The North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program offers a professional development program leading to recognition as a certified environmental educator. This program does not provide certification to teach in NC public schools, but the certificate is potentially a good credential for working at places like the Piedmont Environmental Center (High Point) or Natural Sciences Center (Greensboro). Other benefits include professional recognition and networking opportunities, including networking with potential employers. The program is geared toward students and adults who are interested in advancing their knowledge about the environment, sharing a sense of environmental stewardship with others, and learning about relevant teaching methods. More information about the program is available at https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/certification .
Students interested in obtaining this certification would probably need to start in their junior year and seek out an appropriate internship from this list.
The NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners certifies individuals as Registered Environmental Health Specialists, a credential required to work in county Environmental Health units. These units, which exist in every county, inspect various facilities, including restaurants, wells, swimming pools, runoff holding ponds, etc., for compliance with state environmental laws. The certification requires completion of 30 hours of natural science, work as apprentice under the supervision of a Registered Specialist for two years, completion of additional training courses in Raleigh, and passing a national exam. Details about the certification are available here: http://www.ncrehs.com/rsboard-old/. Students interested in this certification should be sure to complete 30 hours of natural science, perhaps including a minor in Biology, Chemistry, or Geography, and strongly consider an internship with the Guilford County Health Department.
Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability
UNC Greensboro
Physical Address:
237 Graham Building
1009 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27412
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Greensboro, NC 27402
Phone: 336.334.5388
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