Virginia Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Air Resources/Quality, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Geology/Geosciences, Horticulture, Hydrology, Oceanography, Population Studies, Soil Sciences, Urban/Regional Planning, Water Resources, Wetlands Science...

Largest Cities: Alexandria, Annandale, Burke, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Danville, Hampton, Lynchburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Reston, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach...

State ZIP Codes: 20134, 20194, 22081, 22435, 22538, 22652, 22831, 22968, 23055, 23112, 23412, 23845, 23919, 24053, 24104...

There has never been a better time or place to start an environmental studies program. The environmental industry is booming in Virginia, and job opportunities are plentiful. Environmental engineers are forecasted for nearly 50% growth through 2012, while environmental scientists and protection technicians should see more than a 40% increase in openings.

Virginia's beaches, bays, mountains, and valleys offer a wealth of recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Everything from whitewater rafting, skiing, whale watching, camping, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking are available.

Johns Hopkins University, Environmental Sciences and Policy Program

Suite G1/Wyman Park Building
3400 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
(410) 516-6057    Fax: (410) 516-6017

128.220.89.21/inquiry.cfm?DeptID=420&refsite=ee

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Aquatic Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, Biodiversity, Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental / Ecological Design, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy (M), Environmental Science (M), Environmental Technology, Fisheries Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Hazardous Waste Management, Hydrology, Meteorology, Mitigation / Remediation, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Oceanography, Online/Distance Education Programs (M), Plant Sciences, Resource Economics, Risk Analysis, Soil Sciences, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Urban and Regional Planning, Waste Management, Water Resources, Wetlands Science, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

Introduction: JHU's Environmental Sciences and Policy Master's degree Program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their academic experience to suit their personal needs and interests. Programs of study may be structured to accommodate students with little scientific background, although many students are already employed in the environmental field but wish to enhance their training or move in new directions. The program strives to help students develop an understanding of the processes that shape our planet's surface, control the chemistry of our air and water, and produce the resources on which we depend. At the same time, in order to implement scientific solutions to environmental problems, we must establish and execute policies that are politically, socially, and uconomically feasible. Core coursework includes geology, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, ecology, and policy making. Electives range across a spectrum from courses strongly oriented toward policy, to ones focused more heavily on science.

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.

Shenandoah University, Environmental Studies

1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601, United States
(540) 665-4587 or (540) 665-5461

www.su.edu/Faculty/Wbousque/ESPages/ESIndex.html | admit@su.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Environmental Education (B), Environmental Policy (B), Environmental Studies (B)

Introduction: The environmental studies program at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, offers students an in-depth study of environmental issues. Environmental students can pursue a bachelor of science degree or choose an environmental studies minor. The program balances natural and social science courses with a core liberal arts foundation. Environmental studies students aren’t confined to the classroom; research is performed in labs, at field sites, and around campus. Students can opt to develop their own concentration, or specialize in one of five areas: environmental analysis, environmental policy, international environmental studies, field biology, or environmental education. Environmental students are active on campus and in the community by participating in environmental-focused public forums, performing specific research, and providing public education. All environmental students also have the opportunity to participate in a related internship and two-semester research project.

Averett College, Biology Program

420 West Main St.
Danville, VA 24541, United States
(804) 791-5766    Fax: (804) 791-4392

dev.averett.edu/html/biology.html | jamesc@averett.edu

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

Averett College, Enviromental Science Program

420 West Main St.
Danville, VA 24541, United States
(804) 791-5766    Fax: (804) 791-4392

dev.averett.edu/html/environmental_science.html | jamesc@averett.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Water Resources

Bluefield College, Biology Department

3000 College Drive
Bluefield, VA 24605, United States
(800) 872-0175

www.bluefield.edu/index.php?template=view_academic_programs&category=Biology | gkerr@mail.bluefield.edu

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

Bluefield College, Environmental Science Program

3000 College Drive
Bluefield, VA 24605, United States
(800) 872-0175

www.bluefield.edu/index.php?template=view_academic_programs&category=Environmental+Science | gkerr@mail.bluefiled.edu

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

Bridgewater College, Biology Department

402 East College St.
Bridgewater, VA 22812, United States
(540) 828-8000    Fax: (540) 828-5479

www.bridgewater.edu/departments/biology/biology.html | glawson@bridgewater.edu

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

Christopher Newport University, Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science

1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606-2998, United States
(757) 594-7544    Fax: (757) 594-7333

www.cnu.edu/bces/ | hcones@cnu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science (B,M), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Horticulture (B), Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Zoology

College of William and Mary, Biology Department

P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, United States
(757) 221-2207    Fax: (757) 221-6483

www.wm.edu/biology_new/ | llwise@wm.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Water Resources, Zoology

College of William and Mary, Department of Chemistry

P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, United States
(757) 221-2540    Fax: (757) 221-2175

www.chem.wm.edu/ | ugraddir@crobin.chem.wm.edu

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

College of William and Mary, Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy

P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187, United States
(757) 221-2368    Fax: (757) 221-2390

www.wm.edu/tjppp/ | tjppp@wm.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management

Emory & Henry College, Biology Department

P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327-0947, United States
(276) 944-6775

www.ehc.edu/cgi-bin/MySQLdb?MYSQL_VIEW=/academics/view.txt¤tdept=7 | mptavern@ehc.edu

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

Emory & Henry College, Environmental Studies Program

P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327-0947, United States
(276) 944-6203

www.ehc.edu/cgi-bin/MySQLdb?MYSQL_VIEW=/academics/view.txt¤tdept=21 | ehdavis@ehc.edu

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

George Mason University, Biology Department

4400 University Drive, MSN 3E1
Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
(703) 993-1050    Fax: (703) 993-1046

www.gmu.edu/departments/Biology/ | bioemail@gmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Water Resources, Zoology

George Mason University, Department of Environmental Science and Policy

4400 University Drive
MS 2D2
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, United States
(703) 993-3187

mason.gmu.edu/%7Eespp/phdespp.html | rstewart@gmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science (M), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management (C), Environmental Policy (M,D), Environmental Science (M,D), Environmental Technology, Geology / Geosciences (B)

George Mason University, Environmental Management Programs

4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, United States
(703) 993-1050    Fax: (703) 993-1066

www.gmu.edu/departments/Biology/environmental_management.htm | rstewart@gmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Anthropology, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Management / Studies, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Management (C), Geography, Geology / Geosciences, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources, Wetlands Science

George Mason University, Geography Department

4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, United States
(703) 993-1210    Fax: (703) 993-1216

geog.gmu.edu/default.html | ges@gmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B,M), Meteorology, Population Studies

Hampton University, Biological Sciences Department

Hampton, VA 23668, United States
(757) 727- 5267

www.hamptonu.edu/science/Biology/Info.html | admissions@hamptonu.edu

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

Hampton University, Department of Chemistry

Hampton, VA 23668, United States
(757) 727-5396    Fax: (757) 727-5604

www.hamptonu.edu/science/Chemistry/index.htm | Isai.Urasa@hamptonu.edu

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

Hampton University, Marine and Environmental Science Program

Hampton, VA 23668, United States
(757) 727-5783

www.hamptonu.edu/science/marine/ | admissions@hamptonu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science (B), Geology / Geosciences, Marine Sciences (B), Physics

Hollins University, Biology Program

P.O. Box 9707
Roanoke, VA 24020, United States
(540) 362-6457

www.hollins.edu/undergrad/biology/biology.htm | rgodard@hollins.edu

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

James Madison University, Department of Biology

MSC 7801
Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States
(540) 568-6225

www.jmu.edu/biology/ | santeesa@jmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

James Madison University, Geology & Environmental Science Department

MSC 7703
Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States
(540) 568-6130    Fax: (540) 568-8058

www.jmu.edu/geology/ | ulansksl@jmu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Soil Sciences

Liberty University, Biology/Chemistry Program

1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States
(804) 582-2209

www.liberty.edu/Academics/Arts-Sciences/Biology-Chemistry/index.cfm?PID=506 | pwsattler@liberty.edu

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