Michigan Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Coastal Management/Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Physics, Resource Economics, Toxicology, Water Resources...

Largest Cities: Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Pontiac, Shelby, Sterling Heights, Traverse City, Troy, Warren, Westland...

State ZIP Codes: 48054, 48088, 48116, 48125, 48183, 48212, 48327, 48361, 48437, 48710, 49201, 49412, 49445, 49757, 49971...

Michigan's wealth of natural resources and beauty has long attracted outdoor enthusiasts. Despite intensive logging in its early history, the state is still 50% covered with forestland. These forests provide jobs, recreation, and tourism dollars - 200,000 jobs and $12 billion to the economy! The state has coasts on four of the five Great Lakes, for a total of 3,288 miles of coastline. It is also dotted with lakes and rivers - Michigan is made up of almost as much water area as it is land area.

Michigan has about 100 post-secondary institutions, many of which offer environmental degrees. The state contains the nation's first land-grant college, now Michigan State University, so it has a long history of environmental and agricultural education. Michigan also recognizes the importance of recycling - in 1976, throw-away bottles were banned by referendum, so all beverage bottles are returnable for a $0.10 buyback (not bad!).

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.

Adrian College, Earth Science Department

110 S. Madison St.
Adrian, MI 49221, United States
(517) 264-3944

www.adrian.edu/academics/ERTH.php | slhanson@adrian.edu

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

Adrian College, Environmental Studies/Science Department

110 South Madison
Adrian, MI 49221, United States
(800) 877-2246

www.adrian.edu/academics/ESS.php | cweatherby@adrian.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Resource Economics, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Albion College, Biology Department

611 East Porter Street
Albion, MI 49224, United States
(517) 629-0291    Fax: (517) 629-0888

www.albion.edu/biology/ | fdavis@albion.edu

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

Albion College, Geology Department

611 E. Porter St.
Albion, MI 49224, United States
(517) 629-1000

www.albion.edu/geology/ | wbartels@albion.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B), Oceanography, Physics, Water Resources

Alma College, Program of Environmental Studies

614 West Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801, United States
(989) 463-7191

www.alma.edu/academics/environstudies/index.htm | borrello@alma.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Energy Studies, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences, Social Ecology

Andrews University, Biology Department

Price Hall, Room 216
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0410, United States
(269) 471-3243    Fax: (616) 471-6911

www.andrews.edu/academic/cas/biology.php3 | biology@andrews.edu

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

Aquinas College, Environmental Science Program

1607 Robinson Rd. S.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506, United States
(616) 632-2188

www.aquinas.edu/departments/environment/ | hartmkat@aquinas.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Water Resources, Zoology

Calvin College, Biology Department

3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546, United States
(616) 957-6000    Fax: (616) 957-8551

www.calvin.edu/academic/biology/ | vdra@calvin.edu

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

Calvin College, Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies Department

1740 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4403, United States
(616) 526-6370    Fax: (616) 526-6501

www.calvin.edu/academic/geology/ | rstearle@calvin.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Social Ecology, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources

Central Michigan University, Biology Department

Brooks 217
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, United States
(989) 774-3227    Fax: (989) 774-3462

www.cst.cmich.edu/units/bio/ | Kim.M.Bailey@cmich.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology (B,M), Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology (B), Earth Science (B), Ecology (B), Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Water Resources

Central Michigan University, Environmental Studies Program

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, United States
(989)774-4000

www.cst.cmich.edu/units/env/ | tom.rohrer@cmich.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (A,B)

Central Michigan University, Geology Department

314 Brooks Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, United States
(989) 774-3179    Fax: (989) 774-2142

www.cst.cmich.edu/units/gel/ | matty1dj@cmich.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Environmental Studies (C), Geography, Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Global / International Studies, Hydrology (C), Oceanography

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Biology Program

4090 Geddes Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105, United States
(734) 995-7300    Fax: (734) 995-7455

www.cuaa.edu/catalog/artsci/natsci/biology/biomaj.shtml | allenr@cuaa.edu

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

Cornerstone University, Science & Mathematics Division

1001 East Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525, United States
(800) 787-9778

www.cornerstone.edu/academics/science.php | Admissions@cornerstone.edu

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

Delta College, Science Division

1961 Delta Rd.
University Center, MI 48710-0002, United States
(989) 686-9249

www.delta.edu/science/ | science@alpha.delta.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Earth Science, Ecology, Geography (A), Geology / Geosciences (A), Hydrology, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Oceanography, Physics (A), Water Resources

Eastern Michigan University, Biology Department

316 Mark Jefferson
Ypsilanti, MI 48197, United States
(734) 487-4242    Fax: (734) 487-9235

www.emich.edu/public/biology/bioweb.htm | rwinning@emich.edu

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

Ferris State University, Department of Biological Sciences

ASC 2004
820 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307, United States
(231) 591-2550    Fax: (231) 591-2540

www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/artsands/biology/biology.htm | hoeksemaw@ferris.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Horticulture (A), Physics, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Grand Valley State University, Biology Department

1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401, United States
(616) 331-2470    Fax: (616) 331-3446

www.gvsu.edu/biology/index.html | inghamc@gvsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (C,B,M), Botany, Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management (B), Plant Sciences, Social Ecology, Wetlands Science, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Grand Valley State University, Cellular and Molecular Biology

1 Campus Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401-9403, United States
616-331-2470

www.gvsu.edu/cm_biology/

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

Grand Valley State University, Natural Resources Management Program

Biology Dept.
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401, United States
616-331-2470    Fax: 616-331-3446

www.gvsu.edu/biology/nrmhome.html | inghamc@gvsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology / Geosciences, Natural Resource Management (B), Range Management, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences

Hillsdale College, Aquatic & Field Biology Program

33 East College
Hillsdale, MI 49242, United States
(517) 437-7341    Fax: (517) 437-3923

www.hillsdale.edu/academics/bio/Swinehart/Aquatics/Home.html | tony.swinehart@hillsdale.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology (B), Biology, Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Water Resources, Wetlands Science

Hillsdale College, Biology Department

33 East College
Hillsdale, MI 49242, United States
(517) 437-7341    Fax: (517) 437-3923

www.hillsdale.edu/academics/bio/ | frank.steiner@hillsdale.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Mitigation / Remediation, Plant Sciences, Wetlands Science, Zoology

Hillsdale College, Department of Chemistry

33 East College
Hillsdale, MI 49242, United States
(517) 437-7341 Ext. 2466

www.hillsdale.edu/academics/chemistry/ | lee.baron@hillsdale.edu

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