Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Environmental Education - EDC-X801Y

Course Description

Credit Validation for AEOE Participants Only

This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing. It serves as an introduction, aiming to spark interest in continued learning about how we can more intentionally and respectfully integrate traditional Indigenous knowledge into environmental and outdoor education programs.

Learner Outcomes

• Describe how you know and share knowledge, and compare that with Indigenous knowledge and knowledge sharing
• Identify opportunities and challenges in using Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to address environmental issues
• Develop personal guidelines for integrating TEK principles into your teaching in ways that honor, acknowledge, and care for TEK and Indigenous peoples
• Compare and contrast Traditional Ecological Knowledge and ways of knowing with Western science and ways of knowing
• Support students in developing relationships with the world around them
• Teach a lesson or unit that integrates TEK knowledge and/or practices with your students

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for AEOE Participants.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Association for Environmental & Outdoor education (AEOE)
• Sign up to enroll: Online Courses - Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Education

2. Complete all course work with AEOE

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

3. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

4. Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More