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Viridis Graduate Institute
Accredited, non-profit distance learning institute From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Viridis Graduate Institute is an accredited, non-profit distance learning institute focusing on ecological psychology and the environmental humanities to change detrimental narratives, behavior, and practices affecting a shared world.[1][2]
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History
In 2011, Dr. Lori Pye founded the Viridis Graduate Institute, along with a group of educators whose focus was on ecological psychology and environmental humanities.[3][4][5]
Name
The name "Viridis" derives from the Latin term for "green, to sprout" or the notion of "green life", symbolizing the flourishing and growth of plants and vegetation.[6]
Academics
Viridis Graduate Institute serves as a transdiscliplinary academic institution and resource for those seeking to focus on the connection between ecopsychology and ecological literacy.[7]
John R. Ehrenfeld is a trustee of the Viridis Graduate Institute.[8]
Thomas Moore is an Honorary Board Member.[9]
The institute offers the following degree programs:
- Doctor of Arts in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities
- Doctor of Arts in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities with a Specialization in Climate Response & Resilience
- Master of Arts in Social Sciences with Emphasis in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities Program
- Non-degree Professional Development Courses[10]
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