Colorado Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Archeology, Biology, Botany, Ecological Anthropology, Ecology, Environmental History, Environmental Literature, Environmental Communications, Horticulture, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Range Management, Social Ecology, Water Resources, Wilderness Training...

Largest Cities: Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield, Colorado Springs, Denver, Englewood, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Lafayette, Lakewood, Parker, Pueblo, Thornton...

State ZIP Codes: 80027, 80044, 80127, 80255, 80274, 80328, 80401, 80466, 80527, 80722, 80840, 80906, 81127, 81224, 81419...

Vacationers have known for years that Colorado has unique and beautiful scenery. Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top plateau, is found in the state. Much of the land is protected in parks, making this an ideal place for environmental studies.

Colorado has a lot to offer environmental students, and unfortunately it's not just desert flowers and snow-capped peaks. Colorado suffers from a number of environmental challenges, especially water resource management. Air pollution, especially in the Denver area, is also an issue of concern. Luckily, most schools offer environmental degrees and have active community groups to join - grassroots initiatives can (and do!) make a difference. Environmental jobs can be found with conservation groups, concerned business (large and small), and the many government agencies found throughout the state. Colorado has a special need for forest rangers and fire prevention specialists.

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.

Naropa University

2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302, United States
(800) 772-6951    Fax: (303) 444-0410

www.naropa.edu | admissions@naropa.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Ecology (B), Environmental Policy (B), Environmental Studies (B), Horticulture (B), Natural Sciences (M), Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences (B), Sustainable Development (B), Water Resources (M), Wilderness Training (M), Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B)

Introduction: Naropa University is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian liberal arts institution dedicated to advancing contemplative education. Contemplative education is an approach to learning that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational traditions, helping students know themselves more deeply and engage constructively with others. The university comprises a four-year undergraduate college and graduate programs in the arts, education, environmental leadership, psychology and religious studies, as well as study abroad programs. The university offers a BA degree and minors in environmental studies and an MA degree in environmental leadership. Core courses in the BA program emphasize sustainability, systems science, field sciences and community learning, along with contemplative and intercultural aspects of environmental work. The MA program integrates the study of ecosystems and human systems with a path of personal and societal transformation. The MA curriculum explores living systems theory, deep ecology, ecopsychology, group dynamics/leadership, diverse leadership models and contemplative 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.

Colorado Christian University, Biology Program

180 South Garrison Street
Lakewood, CO 80226, United States
(303) 202-0100    Fax: (303) 274-7560

www.ccu.edu/undergrad/majors/biology.htm | questions@ccu.edu

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

Colorado College, Biology Department

14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3298, United States
(719) 389-6395

www.coloradocollege.edu/Dept/BY/ | tkelso@ColoradoCollege.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Ethics, Marine Sciences, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Colorado College, Environmental Science Program

14 East Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO 80903, United States
(719) 389-6965    Fax: (719) 227-8229

www2.coloradocollege.edu/environment/ | ev@coloradocollege.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution (C), Physics (B), Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Zoology

Colorado College, Geology Department

14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3298, United States
(719) 389-6513    Fax: (719) 389-6910

www.coloradocollege.edu/Dept/GY/ | geology@coloradocollege.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Archaeology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Oceanography, Outdoor Studies, Physics, Resource Economics

Colorado Mountain College, Natural Resource Management

PO Box 10001A
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, United States
(970)945-8691

www.coloradomtn.edu/programs/nrm/home.html | JoinUs@ColoradoMtn.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Hazardous Waste Management, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (A), Soil Sciences, Waste Management

Colorado Mountain College, Outdoor Studies and Environmental Studies

901 South Highway 24
Leadville, CO 80461, United States
719-486-2015

www.coloradomtn.edu/programs/outdoor.html | joinus@coloradomtn.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Earth Science, Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Ecology, Ecotourism, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (C), Natural Sciences (C), Outdoor Studies (C), Recreation and Parks Management, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wilderness Training

Colorado School of Mines, Division of Environmental Science and Engineering

1500 Illinois St.
Golden, CO 80401, United States
(303) 273-3467

www.mines.edu/Academic/envsci/ | tvanhave@mines.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Engineering (M), Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (M), Environmental Technology, Geology / Geosciences, Hazardous Waste Management, Risk Analysis, Toxicology, Waste Management, Water Resources

Colorado School of Mines, Environmental Geochemistry Graduate Program

1500 Illinois Street
Guggenheim Hall, Rm. 314
Golden, CO 80401-1887, United States
800.446.9488 ex 3247    Fax: 303.273.3247

www.mines.edu/Admiss/grad/professional_masters.htm | grad-school@mines.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry (M), Geology / Geosciences (M)

Colorado State University, College of Natural Resources

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1401, United States
(970) 491-6675    Fax: (970) 491-0279

www.cnr.colostate.edu | joyceb@cnr.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Ecotourism (B), Environmental Ethics, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management (B,M), Forestry (B), Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (B), Range Management (B), Recreation and Parks Management, Toxicology, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B,M)

Colorado State University, Department of Atmospheric Science

Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
(970) 491-8682    Fax: (970) 491-8449

www.atmos.colostate.edu/ | rutledge@atmos.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences (M), Chemistry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Meteorology, Physics

Colorado State University, Department of Geosciences

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1482, United States
(970) 491-5661

www.cnr.colostate.edu/ER/ | barbh@cnr.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science, Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Water Resources

Colorado State University, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences

121A Environmental Health Building
Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1005, United States
(970) 491-0294    Fax: (970) 491-2194

www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/erhs/ | Pat.m.brown@colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene (B,M), Risk Analysis, Toxicology

Colorado State University, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology

A118 Natural and Environmental Sciences Building (NESB)
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499, United States
(970) 491-4373    Fax: (970) 491-2796

www.colostate.edu/Depts/GDPE/Homepage.html | wendyann@lamar.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology, Ecology (M), Natural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Water Resources

Colorado State University, Rangeland Ecology

1040 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1040, United States
(970) 491-5288    Fax: (970) 491-7885

www.learn.colostate.edu/degrees/rangeland.asp | questions@learn.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Ecology, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Geography, Global / International Studies, Online/Distance Education Programs (M), Range Management (M), Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Colorado State University, Soil and Crop Sciences Department

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170, United States
(970) 491-6517

www.colostate.edu/Depts/SoilCrop/ | eknox@agsci.colostate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biology, Conservation Biology, Crop Science (B,M), Environmental Science, Soil Sciences (B,M)

Deer Hill Expeditions

PO Box 180
Mancos, CO 81328, United States
800-533-7221    Fax: 970-533-7221

www.deerhillexpeditions.com/ | info@deerhillexpeditions.com

Areas of Study Sampling*: Outdoor Studies, Wilderness Training

Fort Lewis College, Agriculture Department

1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999, United States
(970) 247-7446

www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_arts_sciences/agriculture/index.htm | somers_p@fortlewis.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (A,B), Agronomy, Biology, Botany, Crop Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Plant Sciences, Range Management, Soil Sciences, Water Resources

Fort Lewis College, Department of Forestry

1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999, United States
(970) 247-7446

www.fortlewis.edu/academics/index.htm | somers_p@fortlewis.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Management, Forestry (A), Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Recreation and Parks Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Wood Science

Fort Lewis College, Geology Department

1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301, United States
(970) 247-7278    Fax: (970) 247-7567

geo.fortlewis.edu/ | collier_j@fortlewis.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences (B), Oceanography, Soil Sciences

Mesa State College, Department of Biology

Box 2647
Grand Junction, CO 81502, United States
(970) 248-1020

mesastate.edu/biology/ | swerman@mesastate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Ecology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Biology

PO BOX 173362
Denver, CO 80217, United States
(303) 556-2400

clem.mscd.edu/~biology/

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