Indiana Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Waste Management...

Largest Cities: Anderson, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Evansville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Gary, Hammond, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute...

State ZIP Codes: 46045, 46222, 46615, 46750, 76801, 47040, 47170, 47331, 47436, 47542, 47581, 47601, 47730, 47812, 47876...

There are many reasons why an environmental student would want to come to Indiana. The state has a mild climate with four distinct seasons, and it is mostly covered in prairie land. Over 1.1 million acres of land have been allocated for outdoor recreation use in Indiana. The Department of Natural Resources is a blanket agency responsible for overseeing parks, nature preserves, fish and wildlife, as well as museums and memorials. Environmental issues in the state include controlling invasive species (especially in Lake Michigan and its tributaries) and soil and water conservation.

The state has several schools with good environmental and science degree programs, including Purdue University (with its respected research facilities and teams), Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, Ball State University, and Indiana University campuses. Life, Physical and Social Science occupations estimate salaries were $53,870 per year on average.

FutureGenerations, Masters in Applied Community Change and Conservation

Road Less Traveled
HC 73 Box 100
Franklin, WV 26807,
(304) 358-2000

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/futuregenerations/

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Global / International Studies, Study Abroad, Sustainable Development

Introduction: FutureGenerations offers a two-year Master of Arts Degree in Applied Community Change and Conservation, and our goal is to create leaders in the field of equitable and sustainable community-based change. In the 1990s, FutureGenerations led two international task forces (one with UNICEF and the other with The Rockefeller Foundation) to research education and community-development policies. Today, we continue to conduct field research around the world to evaluate and modify our approach. The intensive program turns academic theory into practice through experiential learning and on-the-job application. For site-based instruction, students go to India, the U.S., Peru, and Tibet/China to see community change in different types of communities. The distance-learning segment is the “academic” leg of community-based learning. Students interact with faculty and with one another in an engaging and challenging curriculum. Lastly, students engage in four on-the-job practicum sessions, applying and evaluating community-based-change programs with the guidance and support of faculty.

Living Routes Study Abroad in Ecovillages

79 S. Pleasant St.
Suite 302
Amherst, MA 01002,
(888) 515-7333    Fax: (413) 259-9355

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/livingroutes/

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Anthropology, Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Ecology, Ecotourism, Energy Studies, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Global / International Studies, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resource Management, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Soil Sciences, Study Abroad, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Introduction: Living Routes develops accredited, college-level programs based in ecovillages around the world, which help students gain the knowledge, skills and inspiration to build sustainable lifestyles for themselves, their communities and the Planet. We are living in the most challenging, yet also the most promising era of human history. Given trends in climate disruption, overpopulation, habitat loss, and social injustice, our dominant global culture seems very much like the Titanic -- a gigantic, human-made enterprise headed for certain disaster unless its course is significantly altered. We now need to create new models of education that support this emerging culture. This is the vision behind Living Routes - to develop ecovillage-based educational programs that empower participants to help build a sustainable future.

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.

Purdue University, Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Forestry Building
195 Marsteller St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033, United States
765-494-3591

www.agriculture.purdue.edu/fnr/ | oss@fnr.purdue.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology (B,M), Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Fire Ecology, Fisheries Management (B,M), Forestry (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (B), Plant Sciences, Range Management, Recreation and Parks Management, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B,M), Wood Science (B,M), Zoology

Introduction: The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources emphasizes learning, discovery and engagement in the advancement of the protection, management and sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The program offers five undergraduate majors: fisheries, forestry, natural resources, wildlife science, and wood products manufacturing technology. The department has eight master's and doctorate programs in natural resource sciences. Extension programs and continuing education are also offered. Students will learn to identify the many different issues within forest ecosystems, including water, timber, soil, and wildlife resources. The department has ties to other programs around the world, including centers in Costa Rica and Sweden. It has an international reputation for important research in forest ecology, including a center dedicated to improving the quality and regeneration success of fine hardwood tree species. Purdue also recognizes and encourages leaders in the forestry sciences and their efforts to provide unbiased services to the community, through natural resource management and public policy implementation and education.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Graduate Program in Earth Literacy

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876, United States
(812) 535-5160

www.smwc.edu/prospective/graduate/earth/ | elm@smwc.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy

Introduction: The Earth Literacy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a unique interdisciplinary program. Graduate students in the M.A. program learn about many of the ideas and practices which impact our planet, including social and cultural issues and commonly practiced policies and their implications. Students are expected to be able to evaluate and effectively interpret both quantitative and qualitative data about today’s problems. They are encouraged to look beyond short-term fixes to holistic, long-term goals that positively change attitudes and outcomes. This is a distance-learning program which requires minimum time on campus (5 days at the start of each semester), allowing for great schedule flexibility. The program has two special partnerships; one with a school in India, from which students can earn credit for an online class; and one with Genesis Farm in New Jersey, where students can complete a 12-week residency and earn up to 10 credits.

Anderson University, Biology Department

1100 East Fifth Street
Anderson, IN 46012, United States
(800) 428-6414    Fax: (764) 641-3845

www.anderson.edu/academics/biol/ | jesipe@anderson.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Geology / Geosciences, Outdoor Studies, Physics (B), Plant Sciences

Ball State University, Applied Solar Energy Program

Department of Physics & Astronomy
Muncie, IN 47306, United States
(317) 285-6268

www.bsu.edu/physics/ | rcosby@bsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Energy Studies, Environmental Technology, Physics (M)

Ball State University, Department of Biology

Muncie, IN 47306-0440, United States
765-289-1241

www.bsu.edu/web/biology/

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B,M,D), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Education, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Social Ecology, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Wood Science, Zoology

Ball State University, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Muncie, IN 47306, United States
(765) 285-5788    Fax: (765) 285-2606

www.bsu.edu/nrem/ | hbrown@bsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Ecotourism, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Law, Environmental Management (B,M), Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Hazardous Waste Management, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (B,M), Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences, Resource Economics, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Urban and Regional Planning, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wetlands Science, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Bethel College, Indiana, Natural Science Division

1001 West McKinley Avenue
Mishawaka, IN 46545, United States
(219) 257-3532

www.bethelcollege.edu/acadb/undgps/naturalsci/default.php | science@bethelcollege.edu

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

Butler University, Department of Biological Sciences

4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
(317) 940-9411    Fax: (317) 940-9519

www.butler.edu/biology/ | jjanitz@butler.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Horticulture, Physics, Plant Sciences, Zoology

DePauw University, Biology Department

Olin Biological Sciences Building
1 East Hanna St.
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037, United States
(765) 658-4775

www.depauw.edu/acad/biology/ | jbenedix@depauw.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Ecology, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Social Ecology

DePauw University, Geology Department

602 South College Ave.
Julian Science Center
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037, United States
(765) 658-4654    Fax: 765-658-4732

www.depauw.edu/acad/geology/ | mswilke@depauw.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science (C,B), Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology / Geosciences (C,B), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Oceanography, Outdoor Studies, Physics, Plant Sciences

Earlham College, Environmental Programs

801 National Road West
Richmond, Wayne, IN 47374-4095, United States

Send Correspondance to:
  Mic Jackson, Ph.D.
Director of Enviromental Programs
Drawer 137
Earlham College
801 National Road West
  Richmond, Wayne, IN 47374-4095, United States

(765) 983-1620

www.earlham.edu/curriculumguide/environmental/ | micj@earlham.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Anthropology (B), Biodiversity, Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Global / International Studies (B), Hazardous Waste Management, Hydrology, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution (B), Physics (B), Sustainable Development, Wilderness Training, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Franklin College, Natural Sciences Program

501 East Monroe St.
Franklin, IN 46131, United States
(800)852-0232

www.franklincoll.edu/bioweb/biology.stm | admissions@franklincollege.edu

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

Goshen College, Environmental Studies Program

1700 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526, United States
(260) 799-5869

www.goshen.edu/envstudies/ | billfm@goshen.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Justice, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Forestry, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Resource Economics, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development, Zoology

Goshen University, Department of Biology

1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526, United States
(800) 348-7422

www.goshen.edu/bio/ | stanng@goshen.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Grace College, Biological Science Department

200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590, United States
(219) 372-5100 ext. 6443

www.grace.edu/college/majors/biological_science/ | jeffrere@grace.edu

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

Hanover College, Biology Department

P.O. Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243, United States
(812) 866-7000

www.hanover.edu/biology/ | hughes@hanover.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Hanover College, Environmental Sciences and Field Biology Program

P.O. Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243, United States
(812) 866-7000

www.hanover.edu/biology/biology.html | hughes@hanover.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Plant Sciences

Hanover College, Geology Department

P.O. Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243, United States
(812) 866-7306

www.hanover.edu/geology/ | worcestr@hanover.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Recreation and Parks Management

Huntington College, Biology Program

2303 College Avenue
Huntington, IN 46750, United States
(260) 356-6000

www.huntington.edu/biology/ | bburch@huntington.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Indiana University at Bloomington, Biology Program

Jordan Hall Rm 127
1001 East Third St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-3700, United States
(812) 855-6284

www.bio.indiana.edu/ | chairoffice@bio.indiana.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology (B,M,D), Chemistry, Ecology, Natural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Indiana University at Bloomington, Environmental Science Program

1315 East Tenth St.
Bloomington, IN 47405, United States
(800) 765-7755

www.indiana.edu/~speaweb/science/ | spea@indiana.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B,M,D), Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Hazardous Waste Management, Risk Analysis, Toxicology, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies