Iowa Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, Biodiversity, Biology, Botany, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History/Literature, Environmental Journalism/Communications, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Geography, Peace Studies/Conflict Resolution, Physics...

Largest Cities: Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Marshalltown, Mason City, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Spencer, Waterloo, West Des Moines ...

State ZIP Codes: 50029, 50112, 50307, 50478, 50703, 51106, 52144, 52202, 52245, 52336, 52406, 52535, 52620, 52755, 52808...

Picturesque prairie fields and farms as far as the eye can see - that is Iowa. It is a great state for environmental students interested in agricultural issues (including soil and water conservation), natural resources management, and plant sciences. Iowa's communities have cleaner air and water than most of the country, with few traffic jams, and plenty of outdoor recreational activities. There are many chances to volunteer at the campus, local, and state level to help keep Iowa clean and to educate others about environmental issues.

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.

Briar Cliff University, Biology Department

269 Heelan Hall, 3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51104, United States
(712) 279-5467

www.briarcliff.edu/biology/ | COFFIN@briarcliff.edu

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

Buena Vista University, Biology Program

610 West Fourth St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588, United States
(800) 383-2821    Fax: (712) 749-2037

www.bvu.edu/~science/biology/ | hampton@bvu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Global / International Studies, Marine Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Physics, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Central College, Biology Department

812 University
Pella, IA 50219, United States
(515) 628-9000

www.central.edu/biology/ | barnettg@central.edu

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

Central College, Environmental Studies Program

812 University
Pella, IA 50219, United States
(515) 628-9000

www.central.edu/academics/programs/majors.html#art | ZAFFIROL@Central.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biodiversity, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Physics

Clarke College, Biology Program

1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
800-383-2345

www.clarke.edu/academics/departments/biology/index.htm | admissions@clarke.edu

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

Coe College, Biology Department

1220 First Avenue, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
(319) 399-8000

www.coe.edu/Academics/BIOLOGY/Faculty.htm | O-Admissions.coe.edu

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

Coe College, Spatial Ecology Program

1220 First Avenue, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
(319) 399-8576

www.public.coe.edu/departments/Biology/spatial_ecology.html | fsandfor@coe.edu

Cornell College, Biology Department

600 First Street West
Mount Vernon, IA 52314, United States
(319) 895-4321    Fax: (319) 895-5764

www.cornellcollege.edu/biology/ | biology@cornell-iowa.edu

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

Cornell College, Environmental Studies Program

600 First Street West
Mount Vernon, IA 52314, United States
(319) 895-4000

www.cornellcollege.edu/environmental_studies/ | pgarvin@cornellcollege.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agronomy, Anthropology, Atmospheric Sciences, Conservation Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Landscape Architecture, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Cornell College, Geology Department

Mount Vernon, IA 52314, United States
(319) 895-4307

www.cornellcollege.edu/geology/ | geology@cornellcollege.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental History / Literature, Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management

Dordt College, Biology Department

498 4th Ave NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250, United States
(712) 722-6080

www.dordt.edu/academics/departments/biology/ | delmar@dordt.edu

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

Dordt College, Environmental Studies Program

498 4th Ave NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250, United States
(712) 722-6327

www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/environmental_studies/ | mstutz@dordt.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Horticulture, Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Drake University, Department of Biology

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505, United States
(515) 271-4801

www.drake.edu/artsci/biology/DrakeBioHomePg.html | Stuart.Shulman@drake.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Outdoor Studies, Population Studies

Drake University, Environmental Science & Policy Program

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
(515) 271-4801

www.drake.edu/artsci/ENV/ | charisse.buising@drake.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Policy (B), Environmental Science (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Waste Management

Franciscan University, Biology Department

400 N. Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732, United States
(800) 242-4153    Fax: (319)242-2003

www.tfu.edu/uploads/Biology.pdf | admissns@clare.edu

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

Franciscan University, Environmental Studies Program

400 N. Bluff Blvd.
Clinton, IA 52732, United States
800-242-4153    Fax: 563-242-4023

www.tfu.edu/uploads/Environmental%20Studies.pdf | admissns@clare.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B)

Graceland University, Biology Dept

1 University Place
Lamoni, IA 50140, United States
(641) 784-5000

www.graceland.edu/show.cfm?durki=98 | gshaw@graceland.edu

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

Graceland University, Chemistry Program

1 University Place
Lamoni, IA 50140, United States
(641) 784-5000

www.graceland.edu/show.cfm?durki=484 | pratt@graceland.edu

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

Grand View College, Biology Department

1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316-1599, United States
800-444-6083

www.gvc.edu/academics/biology/ | admissions@gvc.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Physics, Recreation and Parks Management, Waste Management, Zoology

Grinnell College, Biology Department

1116 8th Ave.
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690, United States
(641) 269-3172    Fax: (641) 269-4984

www.grinnell.edu/academic/biology/

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Ecology, Environmental Science, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Toxicology

Iowa State University, College of Agriculture

Ames, IA 50011-1010, United States
515-294-2518

www.ag.iastate.edu/ | edadcock@iastate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B), Agronomy (B,M), Biology (B,M), Botany (M), Chemistry (M), Crop Science, Ecology (B,M), Environmental Economics, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies (C), Forestry (B,M), Horticulture (B,M), Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Studies, Physics (M), Plant Sciences (M), Range Management, Soil Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology (B,M)

Iowa State University, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

253 Science Hall 1
Ames, IA 50011-3212, United States
(515) 294-4477    Fax: (515) 294-6049

www.ge-at.iastate.edu/ | dfrisk@iastate.edu

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

Iowa State University, Department of Landscape Architecture

146 College of Design
Ames, IA 50011, United States
(515) 294-5676    Fax: (515) 294-2348

www.public.iastate.edu/~land_arch/ | landarch@iastate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Landscape Architecture (B,M), Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning