Master of Arts in Environmental Education

The cost of the MAEE program is based on per-credit tuition (rate to be confirmed). Tuition includes immersive coursework, field instruction, and supervised teaching experience.

Goshen College offers a 10% alumni tuition discount for students who have earned a degree from Goshen College and a 15% discount for employees of participating Affinity Partner organizations. Learn more.

Students are billed by semester and may set up a payment plan. We also connect you with applicable scholarships and outside funding sources.

You’ll join a small, supportive cohort of aspiring environmental educators and live on-site at Merry Lea, engaging daily with woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and sustainable farm systems. Through hands-on ecological fieldwork and extensive teaching opportunities, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in a wide range of educational and environmental contexts.

• Learn and teach on site at one of Indiana’s largest and most well-preserved private nature areas
• Complete a one-month intercultural environmental education practicum off-site
• Participate in four months of high-impact teaching with K–12 students, families, and adult learners
• Work closely with faculty to design a personalized research or field project

The MAEE curriculum combines academic coursework in natural and social sciences with immersive learning, including:

• PreK–12 field trips
• Nature Preschool (in partnership with the YMCA)
• Spring Break Day Camps
• Public workshops and adult programming
• Leadership training and land management experience

You’ll also engage in self-reflection, team collaboration, and practical experience through program development, feedback cycles, and real-world teaching across ages and settings.

Graduates of the MAEE program are equipped to work in:

• Nature centers and outdoor schools
• Zoos, aquariums, and museums
• Sustainable farms and ecological nonprofits
• Parks, preserves, and federal land management agencies
• Public and private K–12 schools, especially in environmental or science education roles

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Strong academic record and interest in environmental education
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, teaching, or community engagement

• Completed application form
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Interview with program faculty

This is a highly specialized, cohort-based program. Transfer credits are considered on a case-by-case basis and must meet the program’s academic and experiential requirements.