Hawaii Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Ecological Anthropology, Ecology, Ecotourism, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Justice, Environmental Studies, Experiential Education, Geology/Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Social Ecology, Soil Sciences, Waste Management...

Largest Cities: Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kapaa, Kihei, Lahaina, Makakilo, Mililani Town, Pearl City, Wialuku, Waimalu, Waipahu, Waipio...

State ZIP Codes: 96706, 96728, 96742, 96749, 96761, 96769, 96777, 96785, 96797, 96807, 96812, 96830, 96841, 96850, 96863...

Hawaii is a beautiful and instructive place to study the environment. It has one of the best air quality indexes in the country, thanks to a combination of natural environmental factors and a lack of industrial pollutants. The water is clean and clear, and the environment is well-protected. Hawaii is also one of the most biodiverse places on the planet - and its residents intend to keep it that way.

Research centers on the islands are frequently used by leading conservation biologists, oceanographers, fisheries managers, and geologists. This creates great internship and job prospects for Hawaii's students. Students will also enjoy the rich local culture and exposure to many different ways of the thinking about the environment.

Audubon Expedition Institute, Hawai'i 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, Ecotourism, Environmental Justice, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Social Ecology

Introduction: The beautiful island chain of Hawai'i is not all tropical beaches and exotic luaus. The semester in Hawai'i, Microcosm of Earth: Interpreting Hawai'i's Ecological and Cultural Stories, looks at the ancient history of the islands in comparison to the recent turmoil of European colonization and subsequent modernization. Ecologically, Hawai'i is fascinating because it contains almost every kind of ecosystem on Earth; this is why it is called a microcosm of the Earth. By studying the scientific, cultural and political issues here, we can apply them to other areas around the world. Topics that may be covered include: ancient and contemporary Native culture; impacts of European colonization; ecological uniqueness; geology & volcanism; the good and bad of a tourism economy; marine science; and social justice and political reform. Of course, there will also be time for fun at the beach!

Chaminade University of Honolulu, Environmental Studies

3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578, United States
(808) 735-4834

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/chaminade/ | gkaaiali@chaminade.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (C,B), Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Physics

Introduction: The Environmental Studies program (1) teaches students the many interconnected components of environmental issues, (2) clarifies the ethics that guide decision-making processes pertaining to environmental issues, (3) enables students to experience environmental activities, research, policy and professions first-hand, and (4) prepares students for environmental careers and graduate or professional schools. Students gain knowledge in a particular field through a traditional major of their choosing while learning the broad-based knowledge required to comprehend and problem-solve environmental challenges. Depending upon their major, students prepare for careers in environmental: biology, business, chemistry, communications, consulting, ethics, health, law, management, policy, toxicology, writing, etc. The on-line program offers courses that are tailored to students’ specific needs and interests or the needs and interests of the private business or government organization they work for. This custom-fit approach is possible because on-line courses allow students to choose topics that are of particular concern to them in each course they take.

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.

Akamai University, Center for Ecological and Environmental Studies

PO Box 1557
Hilo, HI 96721, United States
(877) 934-8793    Fax: (808) 934-8793

www.akamaiuniversity.us/EcologicalandEnvironmentalStudies.html | AMaranto@aol.com

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy (B), Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology (B), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Population Studies, Sustainable Development (B), Toxicology, Wetlands Science, Zoology

American University of Hawaii, Natural and Environmental Science

1063 Lower Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793, United States
(808) 534 0816    Fax: (808) 534 0917

www.auh.edu/environment.htm | support@pejvak.ws

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,D), Chemistry (M), Ecology (B), Environmental / Ecological Design (B,M), Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene (B), Environmental Planning (D), Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Social Ecology (B,M,D), Urban and Regional Planning (B,M,D)

Brigham Young University, Hawaii Campus, Biology

55-220 Kulanui St., Box 1967
Laie, HI 96762, United States
(808) 293-3800

w3.byuh.edu/academics/sciences/ | goodwilr@byuh.edu

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

Chaminade University, Biology Program

3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578 , United States
(800) 735-3733    Fax: (808) 739-8329

www.chaminade.edu/catalog/pdf/Biology.pdf | eshimaka@chaminade.edu

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

Hawaii Pacific University, Environmental Science Program

1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
(808) 236-5846

web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=undergrad9 | abrittai@hpu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Physics, Population Studies, Risk Analysis

Hawaii Pacific University, Environmental Studies Program

1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
(808) 236-5846

web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=undergrad10 | abrittai@hpu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Population Studies, Risk Analysis

Hawaii Pacific University, Marine Biology Program

1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
(808) 236-5839

www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=undergrad22 | jculline@hpu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Marine Sciences (B)

Hawaii Tokai International College, Peace Studies Program

2241 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96826, United States
(808) 983-4100    Fax: (808) 983-4107

www.tokai.edu/ | htic@tokai.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Studies, Global / International Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution (A)

University of Hawaii, Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM)

200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720, United States
(808) 974-7393    Fax: (808) 974-7674

www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/ | jfujii@hawaii.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B), Agronomy, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Crop Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Forestry (C), Geography, Global / International Studies, Horticulture, Marine Sciences, Physics, Plant Sciences (C), Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Zoology

University of Hawaii, Hilo, Geology Department

200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091, United States
(808) 974-7302    Fax: (808) 974-7677

www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cas/natsci/geology.php | jene@hawaii.edu

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

University of Hawaii, Hilo, Marine Science Department

200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091, United States
(808) 974-7554    Fax: (808) 974-7693

www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cas/natsci/marinesci.php | kmec@hawaii.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquaculture, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences (B), Oceanography, Water Resources

University of Hawaii, Manoa, Ecological Anthropology Program

2424 Maile Way Social Sciences Building 346
Honolulu, HI 96822-2223, United States
(808) 956-8507

www2.soc.hawaii.edu/css/anth/subfields/ecopage.html | sponsel@hawaii.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology (B,M,D), Archaeology, Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Forestry, Geography, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Social Ecology, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

University of Hawaii, Manoa, Environmental Studies

Krauss Annex 19
2500 Dole Road
Honolulu, HI 96822 , United States
(808) 956-7361    Fax: (808) 956-3980

www.hawaii.edu/envctr/ | envctr@hawaii.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies (C,B), Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources

University of Hawaii, Manoa, School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology

1680 East-West Road, POST 802
Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
(808) 956-6182    Fax: (808) 956-9152

www.soest.hawaii.edu/ | raleigh@mano.soest.hawaii.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology, Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Global / International Studies (B), Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology (B,M), Oceanography (C,M), Physics, Water Resources, Wetlands Science

University of the Nations, Kona, College of Science and Technology

75-5851 Kuakini Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199, United States
(800) 383-4572    Fax: 808-329-2387

www.uofnkona.edu/sat/index.html

University of the Nations, Kona, College of Science and Technology

75-5851 Kuakini Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199, United States
800-383-4572    Fax: 808-329-2387

www.uofnkona.edu/sat/index.html | admissions@uofnkona.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquaculture (A), Environmental Studies (A,B,M), Resource Economics, Water Resources