Western Kentucky University
Endorsement for Environmental Education Advising Form
Endorsement for Environmental Education (P-12)

Advisor_____________________________________________ Date_______________

Student Name (Last)_____________________(First)_________________(SS#)______________

Address ____________________________________________Phone Number______________

Program Information and Program of Studies
Students seeking the Fifth Year, M.A. in Education, or the Rank I in elementary, middle, or secondary education may complete a 12-hour environmental education endorsement specialization. Admission criteria includes holding a valid teaching certificate, having an approved program of study, and a 2.5 GPA. Completion of the program shall result in the student being recommended for the endorsement as a teacher of environmental education.

The Following Two Courses Are Required:

Course             Title                                                                   Hours            Grade

ENVE 520       Introduction to Environmental Education                    3                 _____(required)
ENVE 580       Instructional Strategies in Environ. Education             3                 _____(required)

Choose Two of the Following (based on the advice of advisor and coordinator of the EE endorsement program):

ENVE 585       Special Topics in Environmental Education
                         (repeatable to 6 hours)                                             1-3             _____
EDU 570         Workshops: Environmental Education                        1-3             _____
EDU 507 or     Principles and Concepts in Geog for Teachers           3                 _____
GEOG 507
REC 532         Environmental Education Resources                           3                 _____
REC 434g       Environmental Interpretation                                       3                 _____
GEOL 511      The Dynamic Earth                                                     3                 _____

Assessment: Continuous formal and informal assessment procedures will be used to document and systemically monitor student progress through the education program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and can demonstrate proficiency with both the Experienced Teacher Standards and the North American Association for Environmental Education Standards.
Note: A minimum 3.0 GPA in the endorsement classes and program completion are required as exit criteria.