Alaska Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Ecotourism, Environmental Policy, Environmental Technology, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Mitigation/Remediation, Outdoor Studies, Water Resources, Wilderness Training...

Largest Cities: nchorage, Barrow, Bethel, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, Palmer, Seward, Sitka, Unalaska, Valdez, Wasilla...

State ZIP Codes: 99519, 99520, 99549, 99553, 99590, 99606, 99644, 99653, 99675, 99677, 99708, 99720, 99765, 99923, 99929...

Alaska is simply unmatched in terms of beauty and natural resources in the United States. Much of the state remains untouched (and uninhabitable), making it the largest wilderness region in the country. With its myriad environmental issues, Alaska is an ideal place to study the integration of stakeholders' needs in natural resource projects, from timber harvesting to oil and gas exploration to the protection of wildlife and the interests of Native Americans.

Several colleges and universities offer environmental programs here; the chief difference between programs here and programs in the Lower 48 is that classes are often carried out in the living, breathing classroom of the natural world. Students experience environmental challenges and their consequences on a daily basis. For a truly unique experience without having to study abroad, environmental students should consider Alaska!

Audubon Expedition Institute, Alaska Semester

PO Box 365
Belfast, ME 04915, United States
(207) 338-5859    Fax: (207) 338-1037

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/aei/

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Environmental Policy, Fisheries Management, Geology / Geosciences, Outdoor Studies

Introduction: The Far North bioregion in Alaska offers countless learning opportunities in a landscape that is beautiful, vast, and wild. It is perhaps one of the most unique and amazing classrooms we have ever had the opportunity to utilize. Looking through a variety of academic and social lenses during our months in Alaska, we will collaboratively examine a wide array of academic topics. These will include: the politics and frontier culture of the Far North, the unique situation of the native corporations in the state of Alaska, the diverse ecosystems of the bioregion, and the history of human influence in the area, including mining, commercial fishing, oil development, and ecotourism.

Nova Southeastern University, Oceanographic Center, Distance Education Programs

Distance/Online Education - Available Everywhere
United States
(954) 262-3600    Fax: (954) 262-4098

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/nova | enved-disted@mail.ocean.nova.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Coastal Management / Studies (C,M), Ecology, Environmental Education (M), Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences, Online/Distance Education Programs (C,M), Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Wetlands Science, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Introduction: The distance-learning program in Coastal Zone Management at Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center provides a timely, credible forum for learning about key national and international issues and case studies related to the ecology and management of the coastal and marine environment, including ongoing research at the Oceanographic Center. The flexible distance format makes it ideal for adult learners, including working professionals and college graduates in a variety of related fields. Courses may be taken individually for general interest, undergraduate or graduate credit. We offer a full online MS in Coastal Zone Management and a 4-course Graduate Certificate in Coastal Studies. Our distance MS in Education with Specialization in Environmental Education is available through the National Graduate Teacher Education online program. The “Study Abroad” program provides a jointly-taught MS in Marine Biology with a field station of the University of London.

Sheldon Jackson College, Environmental Science Program

801 Lincoln Street
Sitka, AK 99835, United States
(800) 478-4556

www.sheldonjackson.edu/503.cfm | admissions@sj-alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science (B), Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Outdoor Studies, Physics, Soil Sciences, Zoology

Sheldon Jackson College, Outdoor Leadership Program

801 Lincoln Street
Sitka, AK 99835, United States
(800) 478-4556

www.sheldonjackson.edu/519.cfm | admissions@sj-alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Outdoor Studies (B), Wilderness Training

University of Alaska, Achorage, Environmental Quality Engineering & Science Programs

3211 Providence Drive, ENGR 201
Anchorage, AK 99508, United States
(907) 786-1900    Fax: (907) 786-1079

www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/soe/AcadProgs/EQE/EQEIntro.htm | schnabel@uaa.alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering (M), Environmental Science (M), Environmental Technology, Mitigation / Remediation, Waste Management, Water Resources

University of Alaska, Anchorage, Department of Biological Sciences

3211 Providence Drive
Engineering Bldg., Rm. 333
Anchorage, AK 99508, United States
(907) 786-4780

www.uaa.alaska.edu/biology/ | ancjw@uaa.alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Marine Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Zoology

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Department of Biology and Wildlife

211 Irving 1, P.O. Box 756100
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6100, United States
(907) 474-7671    Fax: (907) 474-6716

mercury.bio.uaf.edu/biolwild/ | fybio@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Biology (B,M,D), Botany (M,D), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Range Management, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B,M,D), Zoology (M,D)

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Department of Geology and Geophysics

Natural Science Building,
900 Yukon Drive, P.O. Box 755780
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5780, United States
(907) 474-7565    Fax: (907) 474-5163

www.uaf.edu/geology/ | geology@www.uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Physics

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Department of Petroleum Engineering

425 Duckering Bldg.
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5880, United States
(907) 474-7734    Fax: (907) 474-5912

www.uaf.edu/petrol/ | fyipete@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Energy Studies, Environmental Technology, Resource Economics

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Environmental Chemistry Program

P.O. Box 756160
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6160, United States
907-474-5510    Fax: 907-474-5640

www.uaf.edu/chem/echem/index.htm

Areas of Study Sampling*: Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (B,M,D), Oceanography

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Environmental Engineering & Environmental Quality Science

Civil and Environmental
Engineering, P.O. Box 755900
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5590, United States
(907) 474-7241    Fax: (907) 474-6087

www.uaf.edu/civileng/enveng/index.html | fycee@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Engineering (M,D), Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Environmental Science (M,D), Environmental Technology, Hazardous Waste Management, Waste Management, Water Resources

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Forest Sciences Department

PO Box 757140
Fairbanks, AK 99775, United States
(907) 474-5650

www.uaf.edu/snras/forest_sciences/ | j.yarie@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Policy, Fisheries Management, Forestry (B,M), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Natural Resource Management, Plant Sciences, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wilderness Training, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Resource and Applied Economics Program

PO Box 756080
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6080, United States
(907) 474-6531    Fax: (907) 474-5219

www.uaf.edu/som/mseconomics.htm | ffdbr@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Natural Resource Management, Resource Economics (M)

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences

PO Box 757140
Fairbanks, AK 99775, United States
(907) 474-5550    Fax: (907) 474-6184

www.uaf.edu/snras/ | fnbjp@uaf.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Forestry (B,M), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B), Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Mitigation / Remediation, Natural Resource Management (B,M), Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Range Management, Recreation and Parks Management, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Wood Science, Zoology

University of Alaska, Southeast, Biology & Marine Biology

11120 Glacier Hwy.
Juneau, AK 99801, United States
(907) 465-6510

www.uas.alaska.edu/academics/bio/index.html | brendan.kelly@uas.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Marine Sciences (B), Outdoor Studies, Physics, Plant Sciences, Wetlands Science

University of Alaska, Southeast, Environmental Science Program

11120 Glacier Highway
Andersen Bldg., Room 219
Juneau, AK 99801, United States
(907) 465-8449    Fax: (907) 465-6406

www.uas.alaska.edu/envs/ | eran.hood@uas.alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Water Resources

University of Alaska, Southeast, Outdoor Leadership Program

11120 Glacier Hwy.
Juneau, AK 99801, United States
(907) 465-6362

www.uas.alaska.edu/academics/ods/index.html | outdoor.leadership@uas.alaska.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Meteorology, Outdoor Studies (C), Social Ecology, Water Resources, Wilderness Training