Minnesota Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Management/Studies, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Mitigation/Remediation, Water Resources, Wetlands Science...

Largest Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Duluth, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul...

State ZIP Codes: 55036, 55038, 55053, 55340, 55342, 55345, 55359, 55431, 55578, 55597, 55945, 56556, 56723, 56731, 56732...

More than half a million Minnesotans support environmental advocacy, and dozens of groups are working tirelessly to preserve and enhance the state's abundant natural resources. Water pollution is a huge issue, as the state has more than 12,000 lakes and 92,000 miles of rivers and streams.

With so much to protect in a state bursting with resources, it's hardly surprising job opportunities for environmentalists are plentiful. Environmental engineers are forecasted to see 45.2% growth through 2012, while environmental scientists and protection technicians are slated for a 38% increase.

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.

University of Minnesota, College of Natural Resources

2003 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108, United States
(612) 624-1234    Fax: (612) 624-8701

www.EnviroEducation.com/s/uminn-cnr/ | cnr-prospective@umn.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Anthropology, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology (M), Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Ecology, Ecotourism, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Enforcement, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Fisheries Management (B), Forestry (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management (B,M), Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Recreation and Parks Management (B), Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Urban and Regional Planning, Waste Management, Water Resources (M), Wilderness Training, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B,M), Wood Science, Zoology

Introduction: The University of Minnesota’s College of Natural Resources is a small but dynamic college within a top-30 research university, offering a peaceful, residential environment in the midst of a bustling economic and cultural center of 2.5 million people in the area of the Twin Cities. We are passionate about our work in natural resources and our students share that passion. For nearly a century we've been achieving excellence in natural resources education, research, and outreach. Explore our college and get involved with us as we contribute to the management, protection, and sustainable use of our natural resources so that future generations can enjoy what we have and more.

Augsburg College, Biology Department

Science Hall 219, Campus Box 117
Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
(612) 330-1074

www.augsburg.edu/biology/ | capman@augsburg.edu

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

Bemidji State University, Biology Department

1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699, United States
(218) 755-2000    Fax: (218) 755-4048

www.bemidjistate.edu/biology/ | pguilfoile@bemidjistate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology (B), Biodiversity, Biology (B,M), Conservation Biology, Ecology, Geology / Geosciences, Plant Sciences, Social Ecology, Soil Sciences

Bemidji State University, Center for Environmental Earth and Space Studies

S 127 Box 27
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699, United States
218-755-2910    Fax: 218-755-4048

www.bemidjistate.edu/ceess/ | sspigarelli@bemidjistate.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (C,B), Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Outdoor Studies, Toxicology, Waste Management (C)

Carleton College, Environmental and Technology Studies Program

One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057, United States
(800) 447-8688

www.carleton.edu/curricular/ENTS/ | Djamieso@Carleton.Edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology (C), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Population Studies, Resource Economics, Sustainable Development, Water Resources

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Biology Department

37 S. College Ave.
St. Joseph, MN 56374, United States
(320) 363-5308    Fax: (320) 363-5010

www.csbsju.edu/admission/academics/areasofstudy/majors_minors/biology/biology.htm | professor@csbsju.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Zoology

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Environmental Studies Program

37 S. College Ave.
St. Joseph, MN 56374, United States
(320) 363-5308    Fax: (320) 363-5010

www.csbsju.edu/admission/academics/areasofstudy/majors_minors/Environmental_studies/environmental_studies.htm | dlarson@csbsju.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Environmental Studies Program

PO Box 7155
Collegeville, MN 56321, United States
(800) 544-1489    Fax: (320) 363-2750

www.csbsju.edu/admission/academics/majors_minors/Environmentalstudies/environmental_studies.htm | dlarson@csbsju.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Resource Economics, Social Ecology

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Natural Science Major

37 S. College Ave.
St. Joseph, MN 56374, United States
(800) 544-1489    Fax: (320) 363-2750

www.csbsju.edu/admission/academics/majors_minors/natural_science/natural_science.htm | admissions@csbsju.edu

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

College of Saint Catherine, Biology Department

601 25th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
(651) 690-6631

minerva.stkate.edu/offices/academic/biology.nsf | cgnorton@stkate.edu

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

College of Saint Scholastica, Biology Department

1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811, United States
(218) 723-6719    Fax: (218) 723-6472

saints.css.edu/bio/biohome.htm | dwalton@css.edu

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

Concordia College, Moorhead, Biology Department

254 Jones Science Center
Moorhead, MN 56562, United States
(218) 299-3794    Fax: (218) 299-3804

www.cord.edu/dept/biology/ | vanambur@gloria.cord.edu

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

Concordia College, Moorhead, Environmental Studies Program

901 8th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56562, United States
(218) 299-4000

www.cord.edu/dept/env_studies/ | olsen@cord.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Meteorology, Oceanography, Water Resources

Gustavus Adolphus College, Biology Department

800 West College Ave.
St. Peter, MN 56082, United States
(507) 933-7333

www.gac.edu/oncampus/academics/bio/bio.cfm | wheidcam@gustavus.edu

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

Gustavus Adolphus College, Environmental Studies Program

800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56802, United States
507.933.8000

www.gustavus.edu/oncampus/academics/general_catalog/current/index.cfm?pr=env | jjeremia@gac.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Economics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences, Water Resources

Hamline University, Biology Department

1536 Hewitt Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States
(651) 523-2290    Fax: (651) 523-2620

138.192.68.68/bio/index.htm | pmartin@hamline.edu

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

Hamline University, Environmental Studies Program

1536 Hewitt Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
(651) 523-2290    Fax: (651) 523-2620

www.hamline.edu/depts/envstud/ | mfarris@piper.hamline.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Studies (B), Physics, Plant Sciences, Population Studies

Institute for Environmental Assessment

9201 West Broadway, Suite 600
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, United States
(763) 315-7900

www.ieainstitute.com/ | sandyk@ieainstitute.com

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Risk Analysis

Macalester College, Geology Department

1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105, United States
651-696-6434

www.macalester.edu/geology/ | rogers@macalester.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Geology / Geosciences (B), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Oceanography, Outdoor Studies, Urban and Regional Planning

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Biological Science Program

242 Trafton Science Center
South Mankato, MN 56001, United States
(507) 389-2786    Fax: (507) 389-2788

www.cset.mnsu.edu/biology/ | karen.radermacher@mnsu.edu

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

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Department of Environmental Science

Box #34
Mankato, MN 56001, United States
(507) 389-5697

www.mnsu.edu/cgi-bin/deptPage?Environmental+Sciences | bertha.proctor@mnsu.edu

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

Northwestern College, Biology Major

3003 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55113-1598, United States
(651) 631-5100

www.nwc.edu/academic/science/bio.htm | jpb@nwc.edu

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Resource Analysis Department

700 Terrace Heights #10
Winona, Winona, MN 55987, United States

Send Correspondance to:
  Monta Hulsing
Director of Graduate Admissions
700 Terrace Heights
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  Winona, Winona, MN 55987, United States

(800) 635-5987, ext. 1542    Fax: 507.494.6035

www.gis.smumn.edu | dmcconvi@smumn.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Ecology, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (C,M), Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Sustainable Development, Wildlife Ecology / Studies