Viridis Graduate Institute

Viridis Graduate Institute

Established	2011;14 years ago (2011)
Founder	Dr. Lori Pye
Accreditation	Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Website	viridis.edu

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]}

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]

See also

• Distance Education Accrediting Commission
• Thomas Moore (spiritual writer)

References

1. "Directory of Accredited Institutions | DEAC". www.deac.org. October 4, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
2. "Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education". azppse.portalus.thentiacloud.net. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
3. "Exploring our Eco-Psychology with Dr. Lori Pye". events.humanitix.com. September 24, 2021. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
4. "Viridis Graduate Institute MA in Social Science with Emphasis in Ecopsychology & Environmental Humanities". Online Studies. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
5. "Lori Pye | Environmental Studies Program". es.ucsb.edu. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
6. "Report from the Accrediting Commission" (PDF). DEAC. July 22, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
7. Pye, Lori. Fundamentals of Ecological Psychology. Forthcoming (1 ed.). London: Routledge.
8. May, Maysie (August 31, 2024). "How can we meet John Ehrenfeld's challenge to flourish?". Relating Systems Thinking and Design. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
9. "About VGI". Viridis Graduate Institute. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
10. "Viridis Graduate Institute: Professional Development Courses". Archived from the original on August 1, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.

External links

• Viridis Graduate Institute home page

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