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: