COVINGTON TWP. — The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) is hosting an Open House on March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon for individuals interested in learning about the Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) Certificate and the new online Certificate in Sustainable Leadership.
During Open House, students will get program overviews, meet with program advisers, learn about potential job opportunities, understand tuition and financial aid options and tour LCEEC’s building and grounds. Application fees are waived for all attending. Participants are also invited to join us on a free nature hike along the trails of LCEEC led by CNR professor Mike Freidlin.
The Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate is a 15-week accelerated program. Students will complete five field biology courses at the LCEEC located on 211-acres of diverse habitat. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. Students will gain classroom and hands-on experience in the basic principles of conservation through specific courses designed to develop the student’s knowledge of Northeast United States flora and fauna. The CNR certificate is appropriate for anyone seeking a career as a park ranger or related field.
The new 16-credit Sustainable Leadership Certificate is online and part-time, providing students with the foundation needed to become a sustainability professional in under nine months. The program develops leadership and management skills through exploring issues involving sustainability and is an excellent program for anyone interested in becoming an efficient leader by encouraging a productive workforce and reducing expenditure costs. The curriculum is well suited for almost any industry, profession and employment level including, but not limited to teachers, business managers, staff and employees, IT professionals, healthcare, artists, small business owners, travel, hospitality and the food industry.
Applications are still being accepted for the Fall 2019 semester. For more information about programs or to register for Open House, contact Sharon Yanik-Craig at 570-842-1506 or email yaniks@lackawanna.edu
