MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION: Natural Science and Environmental Education

Expand your reach as an environmental leader.

For more information about Hamline’s MAEd:NSEE program, visit hamline.edu/environment.

Melanie Sorensen

With a MAEd:NSEE from Hamline, you will:

• Become a stronger, more empowered environmental leader.

• Affirm, clarify, and build upon your commitment to the environment.

• Deepen your knowledge with engaging content and innovative ideas.

• Enhance your skills, as well as your résumé, with field-based research experiences.

“I would never have this job or level of responsibility without this master’s degree. I continue to network with and learn from my former classmates who are park rangers, nature interpreters, and nature center administrators as well as K-12 educators.”

— MELANIE SORENSEN ‘09, MAEd: Natural Science and Environmental Education

Commitment is the hallmark of environmental educators—commitment to responsible stewardship of the planet and engagement of those around us to do the same. As the only program in the region serving formal and nonformal educators, our graduates include naturalists, museum directors, zoo administrators, technical innovators, classroom teachers, and environmental nonprofit leaders.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program deliveryFully online with opportunities for field-based research in your community

Time to complete18 to 24 months

CurriculumRequired courses (23 credits)

• Foundations in Natural Science and Environmental Education (4 credits)

• The Environment and Society (3 credits)

• History of the Environment (3 credits)

• Ecological Systems: Biomes (3 credits)

• Social Systems: Environmental Footprints (2 credits)

• Research Methods Practicum (4 credits)

• Capstone (4 credits)

Elective courses (12 credits)

These credits can be obtained through:

• Completion of the Environmental Education certificate.

• Graduate-level continuing studies courses.

• Courses in any other continuing studies certificate program, including areas such as ASD, ESL, K-5 Mathematics, Gifted Education, or Urban Teaching.

ADMISSION

To apply for admission to the MAEd:NSEE program, please submit:

• Online application (no fee for U.S. residents).

• Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university. This should be sent directly from the institution to Graduate Admission or provided in a sealed, signed envelope. You do not have to provide transcripts for courses taken at Hamline University.

Provisional admission: If you have a GPA of 2.5-2.9, you may be considered for provisional admission. Please provide a one to two page written reflection indicating your plans for meeting the Hamline GPA requirements if admitted to the program.

• Two-page essay that describes your personal and professional philosophy of environmental education.

• Résumé or curriculum vitae outlining your education and professional experience.

• Two letters of recommendation written by people unrelated to you, who are familiar with your academic and/or professional history and who can accurately assess your potential for successful graduate study. Letters must be sent directly to Graduate Admission by the person writing the recommendations.

APPLYhamline.edu/general-admission/apply

Questions? Call the Office of Graduate Admission at 651-523-2900 or email gradprog@hamline.edu.