Washington Environmental Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs/Certifications: Air Resources, Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Coastal Management, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Advocacy/Leadership, Hazardous Waste Management, Natural Science, Risk Analysis, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Urban/Regional Planning, Water Resources, Wetlands Science...

Largest Cities: Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Federal Way, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Olympia, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima...

State ZIP Codes: 98032, 98070, 98223, 98278, 98339, 98366, 98422, 98547, 98575, 98602, 98622, 98650, 98816, 98858, 99008...

Washington's economy thrives on its abundant tourism, which is due mainly to the state's incredibly vast array of natural resources and outdoor activities. Three spectacular mountain ranges tower above deserts, plateaus, and the dazzling Pacific coast, and every kind of recreational opportunity is available here.

The environmentally-minded will enjoy more than just weekends of skiing, biking, and whale watching, however. Environmental careers are thriving and outlooks for all sorts of jobs look promising through 2012.

Antioch University - Seattle, M.A. in Environment & Community

2326 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121-1814 , United States
(206) 441-5352

www.antiochsea.edu/academics/enviro/index.html | admissions@antiochseattle.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (M), Global / International Studies, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development

Introduction: Antioch University Seattle offers a Master's in Environment and Community through the Center for Creative Change, a dynamic and innovative graduate center that prepares you to become an effective leader. You approach environmental policy and sustainability issues from both a social science and natural science perspective. If you work or would like to work in environment and community development with organizations, businesses or government agencies, the program is designed for you. Students explore topics of community bioregionalism, biodiversity, permaculture, sustainable development, healthy environments, appropriate technologies, environmental education, social and environmental justice, ecopsychology, green building, deep ecology and environmental policy. As a graduate, you’re able to apply collaborative learning and problem solving, strategic communication and critical reflection to the social and environmental challenges facing the world today. Courses are offered in a four-day weekend module once a month. By enrolling full time, you can earn your degree in 22 months.

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.

The IslandWood Graduate Residency in Education, Environment and Community in Partnership with University of Washington

4450 Blakely Avenue Northeast
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, United States
(206) 855-4300    Fax: (206) 855-4301

www.islandwood.org/programs/graduate/default.php | eec@islandwood.org

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecology, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Education (C,M), Natural Sciences, Outdoor Studies

Introduction: The IslandWood Graduate Residency in Education, Environment and Community, in partnership with the University of Washington, is a unique immersion experience in learning and teaching at one of the nation’s most innovative and sustainable campuses. Graduate studies include ecologically based courses in education and professionally mentored teaching of children from urban Seattle and surrounding counties in our four-day residential program. Using cultural and natural communities as a context for learning, graduate students learn to teach children the importance of environmental and community stewardship. During the 10-month residency on Island Wood’s 255-acre campus, featuring a pond, bog, marsh, ravine, forest and estuary, graduate students complete 39 credits and earn a Certificate in Education for Environment and Community from the University of Washington. During a second year, graduate students can choose to complete one of several master’s degrees at the University of Washington or a Master in Teaching/Teacher Certification from City University.

Bainbridge Graduate Institute, MBA in Sustainable Business

284 Madrona Way, Room 124
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, United States
(206) 855-9559    Fax: (206) 780-9669

www.bgiedu.org/ | info@bgiedu.org

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecological Entrepreneurship / Business (M), Environmental Economics, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development

Central Washington University, Biological Sciences Department

400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537, United States
(509) 963-2731

www.cwu.edu/~biology/ | biology@cwu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B,M), Botany, Ecology, Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Physics, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Central Washington University, Department of Geography & Land Studies

400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7550, United States
(509) 963-1188

www.cwu.edu/~geograph/ | lillquis@cwu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Atmospheric Sciences, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography (B), Natural Resource Management (M), Population Studies, Social Ecology, Sustainable Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources

Central Washington University, Geosciences Department

400 University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7550, United States
(509) 963-2827    Fax: (509) 963-1109

www.geology.cwu.edu/ | chair@geology.cwu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science (B,M), Environmental Science, Geology / Geosciences (B,M), Hydrology, Natural Sciences

Central Washington University, Graduate Program in Resource Management

400 East Eighth Ave.
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7420, United States
(509) 963-2795    Fax: (509) 963-1047

www.cwu.edu/~geograph/rem.html | gabriela@cwu.edu

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

Clark College, Agriculture - Horticulture

1800 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663, United States


www.clark.edu/academic_programs/technical/agriculture_horticulture/index.html

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Environmental / Ecological Design, Horticulture

Clark College, Biology Department

1800 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663, United States
(360) 992-2000

www.clark.edu/academic_programs/transfer/science/biology/index.html | jmartin@clark.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Marine Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Ecology / Studies, Zoology

Clark College, Environmental Science Program

APH 203C, 992-2202, 1800 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663, United States
(360) 992 - 2202

www.clark.edu/academic_programs/transfer/science/environmental_science/ | rmackay@clark.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Air Resources / Air Quality, Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science (B), Environmental Studies, Geology / Geosciences, Hazardous Waste Management, Oceanography, Physics, Urban and Regional Planning, Waste Management

Eastern Washington University, Biology Department

Mail Stop 72, 526 5th St.
Cheney, WA 99004-2431, United States
(509) 359-2339    Fax: (509) 359-6867

www.csmt.ewu.edu/csmt/biol/bioldept.HTM | biology@ewu.edu

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

Evergreen State College, Master of Environmental Studies

Olympia, WA 98505, United States
(360) 866-6000

www.evergreen.edu/mes/ | mes@evergreen.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Risk Analysis

Gonzaga University, Biology Department

AD Box 5, 502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0008, United States
(509) 323-6624    Fax: (509) 323-5804

www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Colleges+and+Schools/College+of+Arts+and+Sciences/Biology/default.htm | pauw@gonzaga.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Marine Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Plant Sciences, Population Studies, Social Ecology, Toxicology, Wildlife Ecology / Studies

North Cascades Institute

810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, WA 98284, United States
(360) 856-5700, ext. 209    Fax: (360) 856-1934

www.ncascades.org | nci@ncascades.org

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Advocacy / Leadership, Environmental Education (M), Environmental Studies, Outdoor Studies, Water Resources, Wilderness Training

Northwest College, Ecointensive Biology Program

5520 108th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98033, United States
(425) 822-8266

www.nwcollege.edu/acad/sciences/ecoinbio.html | recpt@ncag.edu

Northwest College, Environmental Science Program

5520 108th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98033, United States
(425) 822-8266

www.nwcollege.edu/catalog/programs/envscimaj.html | recpt@ncag.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography

Northwest Mountain School

P.O. Box 329
Leavenworth, WA 98826, United States
(509) 548-5823    Fax: (509) 548-9120

www.mountainschool.net/ | jr@mountainschool.net

Areas of Study Sampling*: Environmental Education, Outdoor Studies, Wilderness Training

Pacific Lutheran University, Department of Biology

1010 South 120nd St.
Tacoma, WA 98447, United States
(253) 535-7561

www.nsci.plu.edu/biol/ | alexanag@plu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biodiversity, Biology (B), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Pacific Lutheran University, Department of Geosciences

1010 South 120nd St.
Tacoma, WA 98447, United States
(253) 535-7563

www.nsci.plu.edu/geos/ | whitmaj@plu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Earth Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology / Geosciences (B), Hydrology, Meteorology, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography, Physics

Pacific Lutheran University, Environmental Studies Program

Tacoma, WA 98447, United States
(253) 535-7556

www.plu.edu/%7Eenvt/ | swankdd@plu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Chemistry, Ecology, Energy Studies, Environmental Economics, Environmental History / Literature, Environmental Journalism / Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies (B), Geology / Geosciences, Global / International Studies, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Population Studies, Resource Economics

Saint Martin's College, Biology Dept.

5300 Pacific Ave.
Lacey, WA 98503-1297, United States
(360) 491-4700

www.stmartin.edu/science/biology/ | mlpeltier@stmartin.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Water Resources, Zoology

Seattle Pacific University, Department of Biology

3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119-1997, United States
(206) 281-2140

www.spu.edu/depts/biology/ | rridgway@spu.edu

Areas of Study Sampling*: Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Biology (B), Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Forestry, Marine Sciences, Outdoor Studies, Plant Sciences, Zoology

Seattle University, Biology Department

900 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122-4340, United States
(206) 296-5980    Fax: (206) 296-5634

www.seattleu.edu/scieng/biology/ | gyasuda@seattleu.edu

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