College of Education International Programs

Preparing Students to Teach and Lead in a Diverse, Globally Connected World

It has never been more important for educators and other professionals engaged in the field of education to be globally conscious and equipped to instill global competency in their own students. Through engagement with international students, institutional partnerships, on-campus international programming, study abroad opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students, and research with visiting scholars, we prepare globally conscious citizens, teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who are ready to confront the global challenges and embrace the worldwide possibilities of our time.

News

  • New Initiative Brings Asian American Authors to Champaign Schools

    May 17, 2021, 13:00 by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette Media
    In a virtual visit to University Primary School on Friday, a Chinese American author read from her latest picture book and shared how she grappled with feeling different growing up in a small Ohio town.
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  • In-Demand Endorsement Trains Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals

    Oct 14, 2020, 14:43 by Tom Hanlon
    The need for a bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement has never been greater in the state of Illinois, and the College of Education is helping to fulfill that need through a fully online endorsement program for practicing teachers.
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  • Resilience in Education: Reflections from Studying Abroad in New Zealand

    Feb 12, 2020, 16:33 by Asmaa Elsayed & Ashley Lawrence, College of Education
    In summer 2019, Education at Illinois’ Office of International Programs partnered with the University of Canterbury to launch its first study abroad program in New Zealand. Asmaa Elsayed, PhD student in Global Studies in Education, led the first New Zealand study abroad experience for Illinois students.
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Events

Sustainability Education Graduate Certificate Info Session - Education at Illinois, Online Programs

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Join us for an engaging online information session about the Sustainability Education Graduate Certificate offered through the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This program is designed for educators, professionals, and community leaders interested in integrating sustainability and climate education into their teaching, programs, and organizations.

Date & Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time

Presenters

Program Faculty and Online Programs Staff

Location

Online via Zoom

Register Online

Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link upon registration.

Sponsor

College of Education and Office of Online Programs

What You’ll Learn During the Session

  • Program goals and focus on sustainability education

  • Eligibility and admission pathways

  • Curriculum structure and course topics

  • Program format and learning outcomes

  • Career applications and opportunities after completing the certificate

Program Overview

Sustainability Education Graduate Certificate

This fully online graduate certificate prepares educators and professionals to design and implement sustainability and climate education across formal and informal learning environments. Coursework explores systems thinking, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability, and strategies for engaging learners in addressing complex global challenges.

Who Should Attend

  • K–12 teachers and instructional leaders

  • Higher education faculty and staff

  • Environmental educators and nonprofit professionals

  • Community leaders and program coordinators

  • Anyone interested in sustainability and climate education

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account prior to the session.

Click here to register.

All event times are listed in Central Time.

College of Education International Programs
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960