 | arizona association for Environmental Education |
eeCERTIFICATION PROGRAM
| This 100-hour self-paced, reviewer supported certification is a year-long, independent, online portfolio building process where participants work one-on-one with mentors to complete assignments to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities. It IS NOT a weekly facilitated course, although participants may wish to connect with other cohort members throughout the year. Contact: eecertification@arizonaee.org. |
Our Arizona environmental education certification course aligns with NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence Professional Development of Environmental Educators preparing participants to create a professional portfolio while gaining knowledge, skills, and experience toward certification. |
| The competencies for certification are based on the NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education and Arizona’s Framework for Environmental Concepts and Themes (AFECT). This program is recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). |
COST: $305 (sliding scale available). Course fee includes a free one-year membership to AAEE, a $60 value. The course fee is non-refundable. There is a $20 application fee which is deducted from the full course fee when you enroll. The application fee is transferrable within one year if you are not selected or unable to participate in the upcoming cohort. | You will work at your own pace with a reviewer and mentor to build a professional portfolio for yourself. Space is limited to 5 participants per cohort, so the participant-to-reviewer ratio remains small. Applicants may be placed on the wait-list and be given first right of refusal during the next available cohort. View and download the eeCertification Program syllabus, HERE. |
Course Schedule - Next enrollment option
Cohort 1 - January start date 2026 Course Dates: 1/26/26 - 1/31/27 Registration Deadline - 1/19/2026 |
Space is limited to five participants per cohort, limited by the number of reviewers. We seek to keep our participant to reviewer ratio small. | Want to become an eeCertification Reviewer? Contact eecertification@arizonaee.org for more information. |
| Arizona State University offers an Environmental Education Certificate that prepares educators, community leaders, and professionals to design and deliver effective, inclusive, and science-based environmental education programs. This certificate aligns directly with the AAEE and NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence, ensuring participants meet nationally recognized standards in environmental education. Graduates who complete the ASU program may qualify for AAEE State-Level Environmental Education Certification, supporting a seamless pathway from higher education to professional recognition. This collaboration helps advance Arizona’s environmental literacy and educator workforce. Email Dr. Mo Walters at drmo@asu.edu for details about ASU's Program. |
