Apply by January 5, 2025 for $500 off tuition with our early bird application savings! Our Master of Arts in Environmental Education degree is an 11-month immersive in-person program at our 1,189 acre nature preserve Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.

A few highlights of the program:

• 1189 acres—prairies, forests, lakes, vernal ponds, wetlands, teaching farm

• 11-month immersive program

• Nature preschool and field trip program on site

• Intercultural experience (3 weeks in a different location/culture—included in tuition—past/current experiences have included Andros in the Bahamas, SW USA, or Big Island of Hawai'i)

• Professional networking and conference (included in tuition)

• Low cost of living in northern Indiana (Albion, IN)

• Generous scholarships available

It's a wonderful hands-on experience with many value-added aspects, such as field trips, first aid certification, farm share, professional networking, and more. We have low-cost opportunities to live right on our acreage for very reasonably priced rent. 

I am the coordinator and a faculty member in the program. I'm here to help as you learn more about the program and have questions. Some students might like a phone or Zoom call or even a visit to see our space and program in action. Feel free to reach out as you have questions. On a logistics note, we have an early application deadline of January 5, which includes $500 off of the tuition expense. I'd love to have you come for a visit as well! You may enjoy looking at the FAQs, Life at Merry Lea, and other information on the website and our social media. I look forward to chatting more! —Carla Gull, cgull@goshen.edu