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Ecological Psychology Professional Education
become effective at leading different conversations and making changes in ecological, social, family, economic and political systems.
About
There is no doubt that decisions, practices, programs, products, services, and aesthetic alignments will be made based on ecological literacy and developed psychological capabilities that enable you to skillfully lead others through challenging times.
Ecological psychology is more than an application, it is the practice of changing narratives underpinning detrimental behavior and practices affecting families, society, organizations, institutions, and nations.
To lead differently so that you make a difference requires you understand the ecology you are working with.
This series is excellent for educators and health care professionals.
***CEU’s and PDUs available.
Viridis offers two professional tracks:
Track 1
Teach the Teachers Ecological Psychology (for all level of educators).
Ecological psychology is taught at any level with age-appropriate language and activities (many Viridis grads teach ecological psychology at k-12 and university levels).
Track 2
Teach the Therapists Ecological Psychology (for all clinical, counseling practitioners).
Adding ecological psychology to your existing therapeutic tool kit hones skills and deepens your ability to work with psyche – we are ecosystems that use the very same ecological processes as all ecologies.
Track 3 – General public. Anyone interested in lifelong learning is welcome.
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Course Schedule
The five ecological psychology courses are sequenced and begin each fall.
Year 1
Fall 2026 – Ecological Psychology I September 14 – November 16, 2026
Winter 2027 – Ecological Psychology II. January 4 – March 8, 2027
Spring 2027 – Ecological Psychology III. April 5 – June 7, 2027
Year 2
Fall 2027 – Ecological Psychology IV. Sep 8 – Nov 10, 2027
Winter 2028 – Ecological Psychology V. Jan 4 – March 7, 2028
Classes meet via zoom once each week (4-6 pm, Pacific Time).
Per Course Fee (includes CEU or PDU Certificate): $600
Technology Fee Year 1: $275
Technology Fee Year 2: $275
Course Objectives
- Develop ecological literacy and psychological capacities for assessing and reconfiguring detrimental narratives and practices.
- Develop ecological-psychological critical thinking and creative skills for applications.
- Develop leadership qualities linking thought and action in forming creative and collaborative solutions.
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Continuing Education describes one type of professional development in which an someone who already has completed an academic degree pursues additional learning from a higher education institution.
Many professionals are required to earn continuing education units annually.
CEUs available per course: 4
CEUs available for the entire professional series (5 courses): 20
(20 hours contact class time + 20 hours learner interaction outside class = 40 hours per course / 4 CEUs per course).
As defined by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), “[o]ne (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equals ten (10) contact hours of learner interaction with the content of the learning activity, which includes classroom, self-paced instruction, pre/post assignments, and/or homework in support of a learning outcome.” For more information about CEUs, visit the IACET website.
Professional Development Units (PDU)
Professional development is an umbrella term that describes employees learning new skills and knowledge that they can apply to further success in their field.
One PDU equals one hour of learning or professional service.
PDUs available: 40 per course
Viridis Graduate Institute is a DEAC accredited institution. Continuing education offerings are outside the scope of accreditation granted by DEAC.
