What particular elements or attributes should you consider in choosing a school or program? Are you wondering how to identify a program that will guide and inform your career? Ecowiz is oriented toward helping you plan for the future. Use our site to locate an educational path to career opportunities with organizations whose mission and purpose align with your values.
Here is a list of questions to ask yourself and prospective schools to help you find the right fit:
Program and Type of Degree
2 year or 4 year
Undergraduate or Graduate
Certificate
Focus of Curriculum
Architecture + Design
Construction + Residential Building
Energy Production + Efficiency
Ecology + Environment
Entrepreneurship
Finance + Accounting
Graphic + Product Design
Legal + Risk Management
Oceanography + Water Conservation
Accreditation
What is the school’s accreditation status?
Schedule Options
Full-time, part-time or weekend?
Program Tuition, Total Cost / Financial Aid
How much is tuition?
What are additional expenses for room, board, books, etc?
Are financial aid and/or scholarships available?
Will my current employer provide tuition assistance?
Do I want to graduate with debt?
Will this investment help me get a new or better job and more income?
Location / Setting
Do I want to stay in my current State or do I want to move to a new one?
Is the program in my City or would I need to commute?
Is the school located near a student village with restaurants and shops?
Is the program available Online or as a Hybrid program?
Alumni
Is there a strong alumni association?
Does a new program expect to build a significant alumni base?
Green Jobs
What types of career placement services does the school offer?
School Culture
Welcoming
Highly academic
Progressive
Intense
Professional
Laid back / casual
Program / school mission or values match my own
School Population
Diversity
International
Size
Family friendly
Housing
On campus
Off campus
Placement services
Your Comments
Let us know what other issues were key to your decision criteria as you considered and evaluated various green higher education programs.
