Program Overview
In partnership with the Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools, we are excited to offer two Certificates of Graduate Study in Education for Sustainability (EFS).
Coursework is designed for practicing preK-12, post-secondary, and informal educators as well as those working in museum education, outdoor education, parks and recreation activities, and other fields where natural and built environments are part of the curriculum.
Grounded in action research, transformative education, and youth leadership, the program prepares educators to empower learners in making positive changes in their communities to improve the quality of life for current and for future generations.
Along with asynchronous and synchronous sessions online, coursework includes on-site experiential learning gatherings at Shelburne Farms, an education nonprofit and 1,400-acre working farm in Vermont.
EFS Graduate Certificate Pathways
Educators can choose to enroll in coursework leading to the 12-credit Micro Certificate of Graduate Study (mCGS-EFS) or the 18-credit Certificate of Graduate Student (CGS-EFS). Both pathways combine UVM’s commitment of high-quality teacher education with Shelburne Farms’ international reputation for EFS professional development for teachers.
View coursework for each pathway on the Curriculum of this webpage.
Optionally, EFS coursework can be applied toward our Advanced Specialties in Educational Practice M.Ed.
Vermont Teacher of the Year Teacher Aziza Malik (right) is a recent graduate of our Leadership for Sustainability program where her work examined the connection of Burlington School District to our local Indigenous population.
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn about Shelburne Farms scholarships and how to apply.
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Contact Us
If you are interested or have questions, please email us at efs@uvm.edu or complete the inquiry form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
