New Mexico Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Air Resources/Quality, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental History/Literature, Environmental Journalism/Communications, Environmental Justice, Geology/Geosciences, Global/International Studies, Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Soil Science, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology...

Largest Cities: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Artesia, Carlsbad, Clovis, Deming, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Santa Fe...

State ZIP Codes: 87005, 87010, 87021, 87036, 87310, 87499, 87527, 87560, 87711, 87829, 87933, 88008, 88030, 88061, 88213...

Where better to study the environment than a place as varied as New Mexico? From the mountains to the plains to the plateaus, with all the rivers and lakes in between, New Mexico boasts much more than dry desert. The outlook is excellent for environmentalists through 2012. For instance, environmental engineering technicians can expect a growth of 31%, while environmental engineers are forecasted to increase by 26.3%.

New Mexico is home to some of the largest and deepest caves in the world, and Carlsbad Caverns in the southeastern portion of the state is a popular site for casual observers and serious spelunkers alike. New Mexico is known for its diverse topography, and outdoor enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the state's three national parks, ten national monuments, and dozens of canyons, rivers, and mountains.

Audubon Expedition Institute, Desert Southwest 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, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Justice, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Social Ecology

Introduction: We will explore the evolution of land and culture in the beautiful Desert Southwest of the United States. Students learn about the geopolitical border of Mexico and the United States, learning about immigration issues and environmental destruction from different perspectives. The Southwest is a blending of cultures, including Natives (the Papago, Navajo and Hopi) and recent immigrants from Western European expansion (the Spanish, ranchers and cowboys, the Mormons, and others). We will spend a significant portion of our time in various desert environments of this magnificent and largely unsettled world. The desert is a unique study in life adapted to harsh living conditions, and the fantastic geological formations there will capture the imagination of nature lovers. Students will investigate ranching and water issues; where has all the water in the desert gone? Can we get it back? Southwest Desert semesters give students a deep insight into the character of the desert and the people and other creatures that inhabit it.

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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.

Diné College, Math/Science Department

1228 Yucca Street
P.O. Box 580
Shiprock, NM 87420, United States
(505) 368-3590    Fax: (505) 368-2023

shiprock.dinecollege.edu/Dept/MathNatSci/dc_index.htm | scsemken@shiprock.ncc.cc.nm.us

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Biology (A), Chemistry, Earth Science (A), Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science (A), Environmental Technology, Geology / Geosciences, Plant Sciences, Range Management, Soil Sciences, Waste Management, Water Resources

Eastern New Mexico University, Department of Biology

ENMU Station 33
1500 S. Ave K
Portales, NM 88130, United States
(505) 562-2174    Fax: (505) 562-2192

www.enmu.edu/academics/undergrad/colleges/las/biology/index.shtml | Sharon.Potter@enmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B,M), Ecology, Fisheries Management, Plant Sciences, Range Management, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Eastern New Mexico University, Geology Program

ENMU Station 33
Portales, NM 88130, United States
(505) 624-7147

www.enmu.edu/academics/undergrad/colleges/las/science/geology/index.shtml

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Physics

New Mexico Highlands University, Natural Resources Management

Box 90000
Las Vegas, NM 87701, United States
(505) 454-3263    Fax: (505) 454-3103

www.nmhu.edu/naturalresources/ | david_hacker@nmhu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Management (B), Environmental Science (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Natural Resource Management (B)

New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Earth and Environmental Science Department

801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801, United States
(800) 428-TECH (8324)

www.ees.nmt.edu/ | campbell@nmt.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Environmental Engineering Department

801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801, United States
(505) 835-5467    Fax: (505) 835-5509

www.nmt.edu/~enve/ | h2odoc@nmt.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Engineering, Geology / Geosciences

New Mexico State University, Agronomy & Horticulture Program

PO Box 30003 Box 3Q
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003, United States
(505) 646-3406

aghort.nmsu.edu/ | jtfisher@nmsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Agronomy (B,M), Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science (B), Forestry, Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Horticulture (B,M), Landscape Architecture, Physics, Plant Sciences, Recreation and Parks Management (B), Soil Sciences (B,M), Water Resources, Zoology

New Mexico State University, Biology Program

Foster Hall 234
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, United States
(505) 646-3611    Fax: (505) 646-3611

www.cs.nmsu.edu/~biology/

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

New Mexico State University, Department of Fishery and Wildlife Sciences

2980 South Espina,
Knox Hall 132
P.O. Box 30003, Campus Box 4901
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003, United States
(505) 646-7051    Fax: (505) 646-1281

leopold.nmsu.edu/ | natres@nmsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Range Management, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences, Toxicology, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B,M), Zoology

New Mexico State University, Department of Geological Sciences

MSC 3AB
P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, United States
(505) 646-2708    Fax: (505) 646-1056

www.nmsu.edu/~geology/ | geology@nmsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Physics, Soil Sciences

Saint John's College, New Mexico, Natural Sciences

1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4599, United States
(800) 331-5232

www.sjca.edu/ | webmaster@mail.sjca.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental History / Literature, Natural Sciences

San Juan College, Renewable Energy Program

4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402, United States
(505) 326-3311

www.sanjuancollege.edu/academics/technology/RENG/ | harrism@sanjuancollege.com

Areas of Study Sampling*: Energy Studies (C,A), Environmental Technology, Physics, Sustainable Development