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“Upon completion of the MEEd program, I felt confident in my ability to develop and deliver environmental education programs to any audience, as well as evaluate existing programs to help my organization stay relevant with current research.”

Seth Spencer, Education Program Coordinator, The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (Homer, Alaska)

“I chose the MEEd program at UMD because I believe that this is the best master’s program focused on environmental education in the United States. I definitely recommend it without hesitation for any international students who consider pursuing a career in the field. The program played an instrumental role in helping me get into my current position.”

Christine Jie Li, Assistant Professor at the School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri – Columbia

“From this program, I gained tangible skills. Training in program development, instruction, educational pedagogy, evaluation, and collaboration have all helped me succeed in my career.”

Sarah Kate Erickson, Director of Learning and Engagement, Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, Minnesota

“The passion and dedication of the instructors was apparent from day one ... The coursework balanced rigor with reality, providing rich learning experiences to get hands-on with environmental education.”

Joy Kubarek, PhD; Vice President of Learning, Shedd Aquarium; Co-Founder/Partner, Inform Evaluation & Research

“In my position, I use the skills I developed through my master's program nearly every day. Being able to plan, evaluate, and use proven best practices for research is essential for making my work matter, for the program I run, the teachers I work with, and for Lake Superior.”

Deanna Erickson, Education Coordinator, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve

“The courses are world-class and taught by experienced and knowledgeable lecturers who avail themselves in order to support students. I have been recommending this program to all who have a passion for environmental education and will continue to point students to this life-changing opportunity I had.”

Edwin Nganji, MN State Park Interpretive Naturalist

“Obtaining my master’s at UMD was a pivotal point that opened more doors and broadened my understanding of program development and evaluation. Duluth is the perfect setting for this degree with its rich environment on the shores of Lake Superior, to grow and learn with the endless opportunities it has to offer.”

Heidi Faris, Naturalist, Early Childhood Specialist, Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Lake Township, MNConnecting to Nature Coordinator, AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums)

"Through the MEEd graduate program I developed my ability to craft lessons to be effective and memorable learning experiences for my students. I discovered why these approaches work and how theory improves my practice. I applied my learning to take my passion to the next level."

Matti Erpestad, Environmental and Outdoor Education Faculty, UMD

"There are so many areas of my career for which I can credit this program at UMD, but two stand out as being catalysts for my professional success. First, as a graduate assistant at Stowe Elementary School, I learned how to work within a school-university partnership, which is now an essential part of my work as a university-based teacher educator. Second, I learned to understand the ecology of organizations and the ways in which each member influenced all the others. Combining those two understandings has been critical to my success."

Danielle Dennis, Director of the University of Rhode Island’s School of Education

"I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the process of asking a question, researching the current knowledge about the subject, and then learning how to dive deeper into my topic by designing and conducting research. It felt good to contribute to a growing body of knowledge by getting my thesis published. The support of the faculty and staff is unparalleled."

Greg Petry, Environmental and Outdoor Education Faculty, UMD

"I can't place enough value on the academic and personal experience of the Master of Environmental Education program at UMD. The faculty and staff provided excellent instruction and training, and I find myself using every aspect of my coursework in my career. Living and learning in Duluth made for an incredible experience too!"

Joel Vos, Visitor Center Manager, MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge

“Without the experiences I gained in the MEEd program, I wouldn’t have been a competitive candidate for my current job of over six years, where I direct statewide education and outreach initiatives for a research center at a Big Ten university. In this position, I also serve on national education committees and collaborate with organizations like the NPS, BLM, and Science Friday, and have published in books and academic journals.”

Elizabeth Reetz, Director of Strategic Initiatives, University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist, Iowa City

“I chose to complete my MEEd at UMD because I was seeking a program that provided an experiential learning process, smaller class sizes, and instructors leading the way professionally in environmental education ... I know several of us from our cohort have leadership positions within nonprofits today with much thanks to the solid education received and connections made.”

Janelle Long, Executive Director, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Duluth, MN

“The educational leadership modeled through this program inspired me on a daily basis. I felt challenged to push my standard ways of thinking while simultaneously being supported, celebrated and nurtured. I learned so much from observing, and then implementing, the teaching techniques of my many talented professors. These personal connections, combined with the experiential nature of the program, allowed me to walk away with practical skills that I use in all aspects of my career."

Eva Burgess, Oak Hill School, Eugene OR

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