Viridis Graduate Institute
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.
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.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.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.John R. Ehrenfeld is a trustee of the Viridis Graduate Institute.
Thomas Moore is an Honorary Board Member.
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