Earth Literacy (ELM)
Discontinuation Notice
We are teaching out this program to our current students but will no longer be accepting applications for it.
Degree Requirements (36 hours)
| Courses | (36 Hours) | |
| EL501 |
Concepts of Earth Literacy Examines world views and the ways in which they impact human relationships with the natural world. Ecological concepts provide the framework for analysis. |
4 |
| EL510 | Principles of Evolution and Change Examines development of the principles of evolution and change using the perspective of the natural sciences. |
4 |
| EL520 | Nature and Cultures Explores what it means to be human and the development of culture and religion as they relate to human interactions with the natural world. |
4 |
| EL530 | Justice and Earth Studies basic principles of economics, ethics, and justice in relationship to ecological issues. |
4 |
| EL540 | Healing Earth Examines the mutual interactions of natural and cultural systems as expressed through personal values and social structures. |
4 |
| EL545 | Integrative Project Integrates themes of the program while focusing on a particular problem or issue. The integrative project requires a substantial paper and presentation of the project. Project topics will normally be selected by the end of EL 520. |
4 |
| EL550 | Certificate Program Integrates program themes while focusing on a particular problem or issue. Project topics will normally be selected by the end of EL 520. |
1 |
| EL575 | Integrative Seminar Re-examines core concepts of earth literacy applied to the problem statements explored in students' integrative projects. |
2 |
| EL590 | Practicum Provides an opportunity for students to work with earth literacy professionals in a specific, practical area of interest. The student works with a supervisor or team of supervisors, developing abilities to apply theory to practice. Journals and a culminating paper exploring the application of theory to a problem will be required. |
1-4 |
| EL599 | Topics in Earth Literacy Advanced study of topics of special interest to the student. |
1-4 |
Graduate Certificate Program (21 hours)
The Earth Literacy Graduate Certificate Program is a 21-credit course of study. EL 501, 510, 529, 540, and 550 are required.
