What will I learn?

You understand that climate change and environmental sustainability are the most pressing problems of our time. You want to be part of the solution, and you want to develop the skills and confidence to connect people and ideas for positive change.

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education and Communication introduces you to concepts, theories, strategies and practices that will help you communicate and educate with the earth in mind.

Whether you鈥檙e an educator who teaches about the environment or wants to do more, or an environmental professional who wants to convey information more effectively, you will develop solid communication and education skills to inspire and motivate individuals, organizations and communities.

This interdisciplinary program allows you to learn from your peers as much as your instructors. You鈥檒l engage in online and on-campus classes, applied and team assignments and rich group discussions. And you'll reach a better understanding of the language, culture and concerns of environmental education and communication professionals.

Program outcomes

Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills in finding, and communicating, viable solutions to 21st century challenges. You'll be prepared to inspire change in a broad range of sectors, including communication, policy making, teaching, research and counseling.

Which department am I in?

School of Environment and Sustainability

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (9 Hours)

Tuition fees

CAD$9,064.00 (5,49,700) per year

CAN $9,064 for the entire program.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

7 April 2025

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road,

VICTORIA,

British Columbia (BC),

V9B 5Y2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

STANDARD ADMISSION

Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.
Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).

FLEXIBLE ADMISSION

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for Flexible Admission and assessed as follows:

Normally, six years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
All flexible admission applicants will normally be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).

English Language Requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 88 overall with a minimum 24 in writing and 20 in listening, reading and speaking
Pearson Test of English 鈥� Academic (PTE-A): 60 overall with a minimum 60 in writing and speaking and 58 minimum in listening and reading