Pennsylvania Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Conservation Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Fisheries Management, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Urban/Regional Planning, Water Resources...

Largest Cities: Allentown, Altoona, Bensalem, Bethlehem, Chester, Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Levittown, Lower Merion, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton, Upper Darby...

State ZIP Codes: 15220, 15030, 15310, 15345, 16041, 16879, 17024, 17272, 17368, 17401, 17505, 17724, 17851, 17976, 18632...

There's never been a better time to consider an environmental education in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry claims that the environmental industry will experience noticeable growth through the next several years, mostly due to an increasing emphasis being placed on environmental protection and study. The governor's administration has developed an innovative approach to a mounting need to sufficiently address environmental issues by adopting market- and economic-based programs to aid the state in improving water and air quality, as well as meeting other environmental goals.

With its gently rolling countryside, thriving and forward-thinking cities, and an abundance of natural resources and recreational opportunities, Pennsylvania has something to offer every environmental student.

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.

Penn State Harrisburg, Environmental Engineering

Science & Technology Building TL177
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057-4898, United States
(717) 948-6358    Fax: (717) 948-6580

www.hbg.psu.edu/envprog/ | szh2@email.psu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Engineering (B,M), Environmental Studies (M)

Introduction: Located near Pennsylvania’s capital city, Penn State Harrisburg offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental programs. Part-time and full-time students are enrolled. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering provides students with skills to analyze, design, and manage air pollution control, water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste handling, and hazardous waste systems. Students are qualified to take the fundamentals of engineering exam. The Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering is for those seeking a graduate program in engineering. Civil and environmental engineering courses are offered regularly, as are courses in environmental policy, other engineering areas, and computer science. The master’s degrees in Environmental Pollution Control are for individuals with backgrounds in science, with prerequisite chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The Master of Environmental Pollution Control degree is for those with interest in building skills for professional practice. The Master of Science is for full-time students wishing to conduct extensive research and prepare a thesis.

Slippery Rock University, Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education

PREE Department
101 Eisenberg Building
Slippery Rock, PA 16057, United States
(724) 738-2068    Fax: (724) 738-2938

academics.sru.edu/pree/ | graduate.admissions@sru.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Education (B,M), Online/Distance Education Programs (M), Recreation and Parks Management (B,M), Resource Economics (B,M), Sustainable Development (M)

Introduction: For nearly 40 years, Slippery Rock University’s Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education has been a leader in educating for and about the environment, particularly as it relates to the use of natural resources for outdoor recreation. Students can take advantage of graduate and undergraduate programs in park resource management, environmental education/interpretation, outdoor leadership, resort recreation management/tourism, and sustainable systems. There is also an on-line graduate program in park resource management for professionals in the field who desire additional education but are not close to an appropriate program. Students can choose areas of specialization, in addition to their major, to further develop their skills and competencies. Graduates are pursuing careers as park managers and planners, park rangers, outdoor adventure leaders, classroom and outdoor educators, interpreters, resort managers, tourism specialists, and community leaders in a variety of environmental endeavors.

University of Pittsburgh, Environmental Studies Program

Department of Geology and Planetary Science
200 SRCC
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States
(412) 624-6615

collinsm.fdl.pitt.edu/es/index.html | mookie@pitt.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Outdoor Studies, Risk Analysis, Toxicology

Introduction: The University of Pittsburgh’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies equips students with an understanding of our planet’s systems and processes as well as human impacts on the Earth. The program seeks to integrate science, policy and human ecology into an understanding of the myriad issues facing the environment today. Students are given the tools to address and solve these pressing issues. The program is interdisciplinary, drawing from the natural and social sciences, humanities, and schools of law, business and public health. Coursework can include environmental journalism, history of the environmental movement, advocacy, politics, and the biological, physical and chemical sciences. The program requires a field study component and an internship to help students prepare for a job. The University is located in the exciting city of Pittsburgh. With several education institutions in the area, there are lots of great cultural and social opportunities for students.

Albright College, Environmental Studies

13th and Bern Streets
PO Box 15234
Reading, PA 19612, United States
(610) 921-2381

www.albright.edu/catalog/environmental_studies.htm | karenc@alb.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Social Ecology

Allegheny College, Environmental Science Department

520 N. Main St.
Meadville, PA 16335, United States
(814) 332-2870

www.allegheny.edu/academics/envsci/ | eric.pallant@allegheny.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies (B), Fisheries Management, Forestry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Outdoor Studies, Physics, Plant Sciences, Social Ecology, Soil Sciences, Toxicology

Alvernia College, Biology Program

400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607, United States
(610) 796-8200

www.alvernia.edu/academics/biology/ | spencer.stober@alvernia.edu

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

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Geography and Geosciences

116S1 Hartline Science Center
Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States
(570) 389-4108    Fax: (570) 389-3028

www.bloomu.edu/academic/geo/ | ngillmei@husky.bloomu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science (B), Ecology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Water Resources

Bryn Mawr College, Geology Department

101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899, United States
(610) 526-5115    Fax: (610) 526-5086

www.brynmawr.edu/geology/ | wsaunder@brynmawr.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Mitigation / Remediation, Physics, Resource Economics, Water Resources

Bucknell University, Biology Department

Lewisburg, PA 17837, United States
(570) 577-1124

www.departments.bucknell.edu/biology/ | chernin@bucknell.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology (B,M), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Zoology

Bucknell University, Environmental Studies Program

103 Coleman Hall
Lewisburg, PA 17837, United States
(570) 577-1421

www.departments.bucknell.edu/environ_studies/ | gillroy@bucknell.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (B), Environmental Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Hazardous Waste Management, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Plant Sciences, Resource Economics, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Waste Management

Bucknell University, Geology Department

Lewisburg, PA 17837, United States
(570) 577-1382    Fax: (570) 577-3031

www.departments.bucknell.edu/geology/ | jordan@bucknell.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences (B), Physics

California University of Pennsylvania, Biological and Environmental Sciences

250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419-1394, United States
(724) 938-4200

www.cup.edu/ugcatalog/Programs/BioandEnviro/index.htm | chair@cup.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology (C,B), Conservation Biology (C), Ecology (C), Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (C), Environmental Studies (B), Fisheries Management (C), Population Studies, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (C)

Carlow College, Biology Program

3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
(800) 333-2275

www.carlow.edu/academic/sciences/biology.html | Admissions@carlow.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Physics, Recreation and Parks Management, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA 15213-3890, United States
(412) 268-2940    Fax: (412) 268-7813

www.ce.cmu.edu/ | ce-admissions@cmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering (C), Environmental Ethics, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Resource Economics, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources

Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz School of Public Policy and Management

Hamburg Hall 1108
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890, United States
(800) 877-3498    Fax: (412) 268-7036

www.heinz.cmu.edu | ageorge@andrew.cmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy (M), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development (M), Urban and Regional Planning (M)

Carnegie Mellon University, Mellon College of Science

4400 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA 15213, United States
(412) 268-8156    Fax: (412) 268-3268

www.cmu.edu/mcs/ | undergraduate-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology (B,M,D), Chemistry (B,M,D), Environmental Policy (B), Environmental Studies, Physics (B,M)

Cedar Crest College, Environmental Science Program

100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104, United States
(610) 606-4666 ext. 3515

www2.cedarcrest.edu/academic/bio/bbenson/envsci.html | bnbenson@cedarcrest.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Law, Environmental Science (B), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Toxicology

Chatham College, Rachel Carson Institute, Environmental Programs

Buhl 234a
Woodland Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232, United States
(412) 365-1883    Fax: (412) 365-1505

www.chatham.edu/rci/env_curric.html | mshriberg@chatham.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business, Ecology, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education (C), Environmental Ethics, Environmental History / Literature (M), Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Landscape Architecture (M), Physics (B), Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water Resources

Clarion University, Anthropology, Earth Science and Geography Department

335 Peirce Hall
Clarion, PA 16214, United States
(814) 393-2317    Fax: (814) 393-2004

www.clarion.edu/departments/ages/ | MCGREEVY@clarion.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Anthropology (B), Earth Science (B), Environmental Science, Geography (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Water Resources

Clarion University, Biology Department

230 Peirce Hall
Clarion, PA 16214, United States
(814) 393-2273

wwwartsci.clarion.edu/biology/ | harris@mail.clarion.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology (B,M), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Population Studies, Water Resources

College Misericordia, Department of Biology

301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612-9733, United States
(570) 674-6378

www.misericordia.edu/templates/alltemps.cfm?cat_id=307&pg=1 | fdipino@misericordia.edu

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

Delaware Valley College, Agronomy and Environmental Science Department

700 East Butler Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901-2697, United States
(800) 2-DelVal

campus.devalcol.edu/linded/ | hepnerl@devalcol.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Crop Science (B), Ecology, Environmental Science (B), Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Landscape Architecture, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences (B)