Arizona Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Advocacy/Leadership, Environmental Economics, Environmental Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Geography, Hazardous Waste Management, Meteorology, Natural Science, Plant Sciences, Range Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology...

Largest Cities: Apache Junction, Avondale, Chandler, Flagstaff, Gilbert, Glendale, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson, Yuma...

State ZIP Codes: 85034, 85218, 85222, 85234, 85248, 85328, 85337, 85378, 85380, 85611, 85614, 86445, 86507, 86514, 86556...

Arizona, located in the American Southwest and bordering Mexico, is arguably in one of the most beautiful and unique environments in the world. Much of the state is covered in desert, but northern Arizona's mountainous region gets snow in the winter.

Many environmental initiatives in the state focus on preservation of the desert environment and its wild inhabitants. The scarcity and misuse of water is one of the most pressing issues in the area, as developers, farmers and ranchers, communities, and plants and animals all fight for this limited resource. Luckily forward-thinking students, businesses and groups in the state are helping communities come together to solve these multi-faceted issues and protect Arizona's environment as well as its citizens' ways of life. Students choosing to pursue an environmental degree here will not be disappointed - with so many opportunities for positive action, every day is a learning experience!

Arizona State University, Environmental Technology Management

Environmental Technology Management Program
7001 E. Williams Field Road, Technology Center
Mesa, AZ 85212, United States
(480) 727 1499    Fax: (480) 727 1684

etmonline.asu.edu/ | larry.olson@asu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Emergency Management (C,B,M), Environmental Enforcement, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Law, Environmental Management (C,B,M), Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology (M), Hazardous Waste Management (C), Mitigation / Remediation, Natural Sciences, Online/Distance Education Programs (M), Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Waste Management, Water Resources

Introduction: Arizona State University offers a B.S. in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Environmental Management, an M.S. in Technology with concentrations in Environmental Management, International Environmental Management and Emergency Management, and a certificate program in Hazardous Waste Management. Specialized training is also provided through the Office of Environmental Technology (OET) including OSHA Hazwoper, RCRA, CAA, and CWA seminars. A Master of Science in Technology concentration is now available on-line.

Audubon Expedition Institute, Desert Southwest 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*: Ecology, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Justice, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Social Ecology

Introduction: We will explore the evolution of land and culture in the beautiful Desert Southwest of the United States. Students learn about the geopolitical border of Mexico and the United States, learning about immigration issues and environmental destruction from different perspectives. The Southwest is a blending of cultures, including Natives (the Papago, Navajo and Hopi) and recent immigrants from Western European expansion (the Spanish, ranchers and cowboys, the Mormons, and others). We will spend a significant portion of our time in various desert environments of this magnificent and largely unsettled world. The desert is a unique study in life adapted to harsh living conditions, and the fantastic geological formations there will capture the imagination of nature lovers. Students will investigate ranching and water issues; where has all the water in the desert gone? Can we get it back? Southwest Desert semesters give students a deep insight into the character of the desert and the people and other creatures that inhabit it.

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.

Arizona State University, Department of Geological Sciences

Box 871404
Tempe, AZ 85287-1404, United States
(480) 965-5081    Fax: (480) 965-8102

geology.asu.edu/ | geology@asu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Oceanography, Physics

Arizona State University, East, Department of Applied Biological Sciences

7001 E. Williams Field Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212, United States
(480) 727-1444    Fax: (480) 727-1011

www.east.asu.edu/ecollege/appliedbiologicalsciences/ | appliedbiologicalsciences@asu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Technology, Horticulture, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Arizona State University, Plant Biology Program

PO Box 4701
Life Science Bldg, C Wing, Room 206
Tempe, AZ 85287-4701, United States
(480) 727-6277

sols.asu.edu/ugrad/conc_plantbio.php | sols.grad@asu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Plant Sciences (B)

Arizona State University West, Department of Integrated Natural Sciences

4701 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85030, United States
(602) 543-6050

www.west.asu.edu/dins/ | douglas.dennis@asu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences (B), Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Central Arizona College, Agricultural Science Program

Signal Peak Campus
Paul Pearce Center for Technology Studies
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228, United States
(520) 426-4326    Fax: (520) 426-4580

www.cac.cc.az.us/ag/ | pat_harrington@centralaz.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (A), Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Crop Science, Horticulture, Soil Sciences (A)

Cochise Community College, Mathematics, Physical & Biological Sciences

901 N. Colombo Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, United States
(520) 515-0500

math.cochise.edu/ | chartersk@cochise.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography (A), Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences, Physics (A), Plant Sciences

Ecosa Institute

212 B South Marina St.
Prescott, AZ 86303, United States
(928) 541-1002    Fax: (928) 776-8086

www.ecosainstitute.org/ | info@ecosainstitute.org

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources

Glendale Community College, Geology Program

6000 West Olive Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302, United States
(623) 845-3675    Fax: (623) 845-3846

www.gc.maricopa.edu/appliedscience/geoweb/geohome.html | david.raffaelle@gcmail.maricopa.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences (A), Outdoor Studies

Grand Canyon University, Biology Department

3300 W. Camelback Rd., P.O. Box 11097
Phoenix, AZ 85017, United States
(602) 589-2714

www.grand-canyon.edu/cos/biology/index.html | cos@grand-canyon.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Science (B), Fisheries Management, Physics, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

John Brown University, Biology Program

2000 West University Street
Siloam Springs, AZ 72761, United States
(479) 524-9500

www.jbu.edu/academics/science/biology/index.asp | LSeward@jbu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Ecology, Plant Sciences

Mesa Community College, Geology Program

1833 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202-4868, United States
(480) 461-7015    Fax: (480) 461-7234

www.ourplanet.com/imgversn/planethme.html | rleighty@mail.mc.maricopa.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Geology / Geosciences (A), Outdoor Studies

Northern Arizona University, Center for Environmental Sciences and Education

Box 5694
Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
(928) 523-9333

www.nau.edu/~envsci/ | d-envsci@jan.ucc.nau.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology (C), Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Education, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy (M), Environmental Science (B,M), Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Water Resources

Northern Arizona University, Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation

PO Box 15016
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5016, United States
(928) 523-2650    Fax: (928) 523-2275

www.geog.nau.edu/ | Alan.Lew@nau.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecotourism, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (M), Geography (C,B), Global / International Studies, Recreation and Parks Management (C,B), Urban and Regional Planning (B)

Northern Arizona University, Environmental Education Outreach Program

PO Box 15004
Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
(520) 523-1275    Fax: (520) 523-1266

www4.nau.edu/eeop/ | Mansel.Nelson@nau.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Environmental Education, Global / International Studies

Northern Arizona University, Environmental Engineering Program

PO Box 15600
Bldg #22 Beaver St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
(928) 523-5251    Fax: (928) 523-2300

www.cet.nau.edu/Academic/EnvEng/ | engineering@cet.nau.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Enforcement, Environmental Engineering (B), Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology, Hazardous Waste Management, Natural Resource Management, Waste Management, Water Resources

Northern Arizona University, Environmental Politics and Policy

S. San Francisco St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
520-523-6544

jan.ucc.nau.edu/~dss4/EnviroHome.htm | david.camacho@nau.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecology, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Social Ecology

Northland Pioneer College, Parks and Recreation Management Program

Post Office Box 610
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610, United States
(928) 524-7600    Fax: (928) 524-7612

www.northland.cc.az.us/catalog0305/0305html/degprog/rec.html | jswarthout@npc.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Ecotourism, Environmental Economics, Forestry, Geology / Geosciences, Physics, Plant Sciences, Recreation and Parks Management (A), Wilderness Training

Ottawa University, Phoenix Campus, Biology Major

10020 N. 25th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021, United States
(602) 371-1188    Fax: (602) 371-0035

www.ottawa.edu/undergradarizona.htm | admiss.az@ottawa.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Physics

Phoenix College, Biology Department

Dalby Bldg. #202
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013, United States
(602) 285-7100    Fax: (602) 285-7349

www.pc.maricopa.edu/departments/Biology/index.html | james.neuenfeldt@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (A), Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Marine Sciences, Plant Sciences

Pima Community College, West, Physics & Geosciences Department

Tortolita E-255
2202 West Anklam Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85709, United States
(520) 206-6031

wc.pima.edu/physics/index.htm | Anthony.Pitucco@pima.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Technology (A), Geography (C), Geology / Geosciences (C), Physics (C), Toxicology, Waste Management, Water Resources