Specialization in Environmental Education and Communication

 The Specialization

• The Environmental Education and Communication Specialization equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to raise the environmental consciousness and commitment of others through direct interpersonal teaching, media-based advocacy and public awareness campaigns. 
• The coursework integrates theory and practice and spans the spectrum from traditional educational approaches to broad-based communication strategies.  The Puget Sound region offers internship opportunities in environmental education centers, parks and nonprofit organizations.

Curriculum

The Seattle University Catalog is your source for information about the curriculum for the Environmental Education and Communication Specialization.

Alumni Careers

Recent EVST graduates with a specialty in Environmental Education and Communication have found careers with these organizations:

• Photojournalist, The Seattle Times
• Outreach Coordinator, Br. David Darst Center (social justice)
• Marine Science Instructor, Catalina Island Marine Institute
• Conservation Photographer
• Environmental Educator, The Catamount Center
• Early Education Instructor, Saint Louis Zoo
• Project Coordinator, EnviroIssues
• Photo Documentation, Seattle Housing Authority 
• Digital Media Specialist, Feathered Friends
• Environmental Educator, National Audubon Society 
• Program Instructor, YMCA Earth Service Corps

Other helpful links about career opportunities can be found on the Career Resource page.