Tennessee Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Air Resources/Quality, Aquaculture, Coastal Management/Studies, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Fisheries Management, Industrial Hygiene, Peace Studies, Plant Science, Population Studies, Risk Analysis, Soil Science, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wetlands Science...

Largest Cities: Bartlett, Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cookeville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville...

State ZIP Codes: 37040, 37091, 37188, 37345, 37605, 37711, 37811, 37826, 37878, 38041, 38076, 38255, 38334, 38357, 38457...

In a state rich with natural resources, including mountains, wildlife, rivers, lakes, streams, and plains, it's no surprise that opportunities abound for environmentalists. Labor forecasts estimate that environmental groups will see an increase of 52.9% in opportunities through 2012!

Tennessee has more than 3,800 caves including Appalachian Caverns and Bristol Caverns. It also features beautiful waterfalls, such as Bald River Falls.

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.

Austin Peay State University, Agriculture Department

Sundquist Science Complex, Rm D232
P O Box 4607
Clarksville, TN 37044, United States
(931) 221-7272    Fax: (931) 221-6385

www.apsu.edu/agriculture/ | GoodeJ@apsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B), Agronomy, Conservation Biology, Landscape Architecture, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Water Resources

Austin Peay State University, Biology Department

P.O. Box 4718
Clarksville, TN 37044, United States
(931) 221-7781    Fax: (931) 221-6323

www.apsu.edu/biol_page/ | BelcherK@apsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Austin Peay State University, Geosciences Department

Marks Building, Rm 103
P O Box 4418
Clarksville, TN 37044, United States
(931) 221-7454    Fax: (931) 221-7284

www.apsu.edu/earthone/ | deibertj@apsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Mitigation / Remediation, Physics, Population Studies, Resource Economics, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water Resources

Belmont University, Biology Department

Hitch Science Building Room 304
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212, United States
(615) 460-6431

www.belmont.edu/biology/ | buadmission@mail.belmont.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management, Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Natural Sciences, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Water Resources, Wetlands Science

Carson-Newman College, Biology Department

1646 Russell Ave.
P.O. Box 557
Jefferson City, TN 37760, United States
(865) 471-2000    Fax: (865) 471-3578

www.cn.edu/CN.htm | stkarr@cn.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Outdoor Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Physics, Zoology

Christian Brothers University, Biology Department

650 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104, United States
(901) 321-3445

www.cbu.edu/sciences/bio.html | esalgado@cbu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Toxicology

Cumberland University, Biology Program

One Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087-3408, United States
(615) 444-2562    Fax: (615) 444-2569

www.cumberland.edu/academics/science/biology/main.html | ppeterson@cumberland.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B)

East Tennessee State University, Department of Biological Sciences

Box 70703
Johnson City, TN 37614-1710, United States
(423) 439-4329    Fax: (423) 439-5958

www.etsu.edu/biology/ | johnsodm@etsu.edu

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

East Tennessee State University, Department of Environmental Health Sciences

P.O. Box 70720
Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
(423) 439-5243

www.etsu.edu/cpah/environ/index.htm | peacock@etsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Botany, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene (B,M), Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Toxicology, Waste Management

King College, Biology Program

1350 King College Rd.
Bristol, TN 37620, United States
(423) 968-1187    Fax: (423) 968-4456

www.king.edu/Academics/SOAS/Biology/ | ramoyer@king.edu

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

Lambuth University, Biology Program

705 Lambuth Blvd.
Jackson, TN 38301, United States
(731) 425-3279

www.lambuth.edu/academics/mathandsciences/biology/index.html | ashbaugh@lambuth.edu

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

Lee University, Biological Science Program

1120 N. Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450, United States
(423) 614-8000

flame.leeuniversity.edu/natsciandmath/ | science@leeuniversity.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology (B), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Physics

Lee University, Environmental Science and Biodiversity Concentration

1120 N. Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450, United States
(423) 614-8000

artsandsciences.leeuniversity.edu/nsm/info/programs.asp | pmauldin@leeuniversity.edu

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

Lincoln Memorial University, Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752, United States
(800) 325-0900, ext. 6463

www.lmunet.edu/Academics/undergrad/math_natscience/index.htm | avanderpool@lmunet.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Environmental Science (B), Fisheries Management (B), Wetlands Science, Wildlife Ecology / Studies (B)

Lipscomb University, Biology Program

3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204-3951, United States
(615) 269-1000

biology.lipscomb.edu/ | jon.lowrance@lipscomb.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biology (B), Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Wetlands Science

Maryville College, Department of Biology

Maryville, TN 37804, United States


www.maryvillecollege.edu/academics/catalog/degrees/degree.asp?did=5 | terry.bunde@maryvillecollege.edu

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

Middle Tennessee State University, Deparment of Biology

P.O. Box 50
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States
(615) 898-2847

www.mtsu.edu/~biol/ | biology@mtsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Law, Plant Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Environmental Science & Technology

PO Box 19
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States
(615) 898-2113

www.mtsu.edu/%7Eest | est@mtsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Technology (B), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Waste Management, Water Resources

Middle Tennessee State University, School of Agribusiness & Agriscience

Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States
(615) 898-2440

www.mtsu.edu/~deptabas/ | hfoutch@mtsu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture (B), Anthropology, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Plant Sciences (B), Soil Sciences (B), Water Resources

Milligan College, Biology Program

P.O. Box 500
Milligan College, TN 37682, United States
(423) 461-8908

www.milligan.edu/academics/Catalog/biology.htm | JKWade@milligan.edu

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

Rhodes College, Biology Dept.

2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112, United States
(901) 843-3555

www.rhodes.edu/public/2_0-Academics/2_1_1-biology/2_1_1-index.shtml | randc@rhodes.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Plant Sciences, Wetlands Science

Southern Adventist University, Biology/Allied Health Department

P.O. Box 370
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370, United States
(423) 238-2111

biology.southern.edu/ | nyirady@southern.edu

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

Tennessee Technological University, Department of Chemistry

P.O. Box 5055
Cookeville, TN 38505, United States
(931) 372-3421

www.tntech.edu/chemistry/environmental.htm | snorthrup@tntech.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Biology, Chemistry (B,M), Environmental Science (D), Environmental Technology, Soil Sciences, Water Resources