Environmental Health & Herbalism Program
A 30 Credit Certificate Program
An Interdisciplinary Program with
The Women's Environmental Institute &
Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine
Instructor: Gigi Stafne ND, MH
Location: Minnesota/Wisconsin
near Minneapolis-St. Paul region of U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
& HERBALISM
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Are you seeking a relevant, progressive educational experience that provides a strong basis in Herbalism, Holistic Medicine and Environmental Health?
The Women's Environmental Institute
(Minneapolis, MN and North Branch, MN) in collaboration with
Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine
(Upper Midwest U.S.) offer an interdisciplinary, integrative 30-credit certificate level course that prepares graduates for a variety of holistic health positions with the ultimate goal of helping people sustain the health of the community, land and environment.
The Herbalism & Environmental Health Program (HEH) consists of 3 levels or components of academic study and hands-on field study work (below) including:
Level 1: Environmental Health & Herbalism-Beginner Level
Level 2: Intermediate Environmental Health & Herbalism--Intermediate Level
Level 3: Practicum or Research Project
These 3 levels award student participants 24 credits. Additionally, students select another 6 credits in Special Topic Courses taught by Dr. Stafne (listed on this page; others may apply. Reach Stafne for academic advising)
Students graduating with this program certificate will acquire strong personal herbal and environmental wisdom, as well as knowledge and skills to work in a variety of natural medicine and environmental health positions. Interested in a handout pertaining to such positions? Email: gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com
CEU credits are available via various professions for taking this course--dependent upon your professional association's guidelines.
Bonus: All credit hours from this program are transferrable fully into our
Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine toward our Master of Herbalism Program
(see Professional Programs page).
This program is generally held at the Women's Environmental Amador Hill Farm
approximately one hour north of Minneapolis.
(15715 River Road, North Branch, MN 55056)
Academic and Course Information:
Gigi Stafne ND, MH
Program Advisor
gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com
715.642.5760
Registration, Facilities, Lodging:
Women's Environmental Institute
w-e-i.org or call 651.583.0705
Academic advising or course content questions:
gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com
Course descriptions available by contacting: gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com or
wei@w-e-i.org
Level One Environmental Health/Beginner Herbalism Intensive Weekend
Beginner Certificate Level 1 8 credits Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am-4pm and Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30am-2pm daily Tuition and Registration: www.w-e-i.org Held at Women's Environmental Institute CSA Farm North Branch, MN, USA |
Level TwoIntermediate Environmental Health/Herbalism
Intensive Intensive Certificate Level 20 hours 8 credits To be announced by WEI in 2024 Tuition: Contact WEI Held at W-E-I CSA Farm North Branch, MN Prerequisite is Enviro Health/Herbalism Level 1 or Beginner Herbalism, Herbal Apprentice or Botanica-Online |
Level ThreePracticum/
Internship or Research Project 25 Hours 8 credits awarded Academic Advisor: Gigi Stafne ND, MH gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com 25 hours must be conducted in late 2023-2024 Note: WEI hours listed as 80. Reach advisor Stafne directly about this. Capstone and completion date TBA in 2024 Tuition: Included in Level No extra charge |
REQUEST CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ABOVE: gigigreenwisdom@gmail.com
Herbalism & Environmental Health Electives
Select 6 Elective Credits, Required to Graduate
Envh 300 Level Courses below held via special webinars, teleconferences or online courses
hosted by either Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine
www.greenwisdom.weebly.com/courses
or Women's Environmental Institute
www.w-e-i.org
