MARA 3334 - Marine Environmental Education

Prerequisite: junior standing. This course will provide an introduction to teaching and learning the central themes of environmental education, its role in our society, and its diversity. Students will explore various educational theories and see how environmental education is practiced on a local through global scale. While we will discuss environmental issues broadly, emphasis will be placed on marine ecosystems and life. This course includes a service learning component. Students will work in teams to apply their strengths and creativity to develop educational materials that will contribute to the field of environmental education and the knowledge of others within our community. 3 credits.