Arkansas Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Agronomy, Ecological Anthropology, Atmospheric Science, Ecological Entrepreneurship, Emergency Management, Energy Studies, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Management, Outdoor Education, Soil Science, Waste Management, Watershed Management, Wood Science...

Largest Cities: Benton, Blytheville, Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Paragould, Pine Bluff, Rogers, Russellville, Sherwood, Springdale...

State ZIP Codes: 71631, 71656, 71659, 71772, 71823, 71828, 71968, 72046, 72110, 72126, 72129, 72640, 72644, 72918, 72923...

Much of Arkansas' beautiful rolling mountain ranges remain heavily forested, making this state a logical choice for environmental students. Important issues include water quality (the Mississippi River makes up the state's eastern border), environmental justice (much of Arkansas' rural population is underserved by agencies and NPO's), and protection of endangered and threatened species. Arkansas is also a great place to learn about community organization and action - how the protection of natural resources can be made to benefit poorer communities rather than harm them economically.

Environmental programs such as natural resource management; wildlife biology; agriculture; and geology are offered at Arkansas' universities, colleges, and community colleges. Jobs for graduates include parks and recreation services and management, environmental advocacy and law, and environmental education.

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.

Arkansas State University, Beebe, Division of Mathematics and Science

PO Box 1000
Beebe, AR 72012, United States
(501) 882-8215    Fax: (501) 882-4437

www.asub.edu/beebe/academic_divisions/index.asp?i=5 | rafowlkes@asub.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (A), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Physics (A), Zoology

Arkansas State University, College of Agriculture

PO Box 1080
State University, AR 72467, United States
(870) 972-2085

agri.astate.edu/ | wpendegraft@astate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B,M), Agronomy, Chemistry, Crop Science, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Science, Horticulture (B), Hydrology, Plant Sciences (B), Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Water Resources

Arkansas State University, Department of Biological Sciences

P.O. Box 599
State University, AR 72467, United States
(870) 972-3082    Fax: (870) 972-2577

biology.astate.edu/ | mbohrman@astate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Toxicology, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B), Zoology

Arkansas State University, Environmental Sciences Program

P.O. Box 847
Jonesboro, AR 72467, United States
(870) 972-2007    Fax: (870) 972-2008

evs.astate.edu/ | jlfarris@astate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science (D)

Arkansas Tech University, Recreation and Park Administration Program

1509 North Boulder Ave.
Russellville, AR 72801, United States
(800) 582-6953

syssci.atu.edu/prha/Recreation%20and%20Park%20Adiminidtration/rpadmin.htm | theresa.herrick@mail.atu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology / Geosciences, Landscape Architecture, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Recreation and Parks Management (B), Wilderness Training, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Wood Science

Arkansas Tech University, School of Physical and Life Sciences

McEver Hall 45
Russellville, AR 72801, United States
(501)964-0814

pls.atu.edu/ | richard.cohoon@mail.atu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Energy Studies, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Fisheries Management, Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Physics, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Harding University, Department of Biology

Searcy, AR 72149, United States
(501) 279-4706

www.harding.edu/biology/ | moon@harding.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Forestry, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Physics, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Henderson State University, Biology Department

1100 Henderson Street, Box 7520
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001, United States
(870) 230-5314    Fax: (870) 230-5144

www.hsu.edu/dept/bio/ | engmanj@hsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Physics, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Hendrix College, Biology Department

1600 Washington Avenue
Conway, AR 72032, United States
(501) 450-4532    Fax: (501) 450-4547

www.hendrix.edu/homes/fac/sutherlandM/default.htm | moran@hendrix.edu

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

John Brown University, Environmental Science Program

2000 W. University St..
Siloam Springs, AR 72761, United States
(479) 524-9500

www.jbu.edu/academics/science/gensci/bsenvironment.asp | jbuinfo@jbu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science (B), Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Water Resources

Lyon College, Biology Program

P.O. Box 2317
2300 Highland Road
Batesville, AR 72503, United States
(870) 793-9813    Fax: (870) 698-4622

www.lyon.edu/webdata/Groups/Science/biology/biology.html | schram@lyon.edu

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

Lyon College, Environmental Studies

P.O. Box 2317
2300 Highland Road
Batesville, AR 72503, United States
(800) 423-2542

www.lyon.edu/webdata/Groups/Science/envstud/envstud.html | schram@lyon.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Global / International Studies

North Arkansas College, Agriculture Program

1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, AR 72601, United States
(870) 391-3343    Fax: (870) 391-3250

www.northark.edu/users/Agriculture/Index.htm | dshannon@northark.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (A), Agronomy, Crop Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Plant Sciences, Range Management, Soil Sciences

Ouachita Baptist University, Biology Department

410 Ouachita Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71998, United States
(870) 245-5528    Fax: (870) 245-5241

www.obu.edu/biology/ | knightt@obu.edu

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

Philander Smith College, Division of Natural and Physical Sciences

One Trudie Kibbe Reed Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202, United States
(501) 370-5334

www.philander.edu | info@philander.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Earth Science, Natural Sciences, Physics

Southern Arkansas University, Agriculture Program

100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753-5000, United States
(870) 235-4000

www.saumag.edu/agri/ | jttollett@saumag.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B), Agronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Crop Science, Environmental Economics, Environmental History / Literature, Forestry, Horticulture, Physics, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Zoology

University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Department of Earth Sciences

2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204, United States
(501) 569-3546    Fax: (501) 569-3271

www.ualr.edu/~ersc/ | jbconnelly@ualr.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Water Resources

University of Arkansas, Monticello, School of Forest Resources

PO Box 3468
110 University Court
Monticello, AR 71656, United States
(870) 460-1052    Fax: (870) 460-1092

www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/ | pelkki@uamont.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Resource Economics

University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences

1200 North University Drive
Mail Slot 4990
Pine Bluff, AR 71601, United States
(870) 575-8529

www.uapb.edu/safhs/ | mccray_j@uapb.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Hydrology, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Water Resources

University of Central Arkansas, Environmental Science

201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035, United States
(501) 450-5933

www.uca.edu/divisions/academic/environment/ | kketeles@mail.uca.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Social Ecology

University of the Ozarks, Biology Program

415 N. College Ave.
Clarksville, AR 72830-2880, United States
(800) 264-8636

departments.ozarks.edu/msc/biology/ | scolema@ozarks.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Zoology