Escanaba, in the northern area of the state near Lake Michigan, is home to Bay de Noc Community College. Established in 1963, the two-year college offers dozens of degrees and certificate programs steeped in occupational, transfer and community service-minded coursework. Bay de Noc has two environmentally focused courses of study. The college's environmental management program prepares students for careers in environmental law, environmental planning and environmental operations, among other related careers. To earn an associate degree, students complete required courses such as Environmental Analysis and Wastewater Management. Bay de Noc also features a certificate program in sustainability that teaches students how to face the environmental challenges of the future.
Bay de Noc Community College
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-5802
baycollege.edu
Delta College, a two-year community college, was established in 1961 to serve the higher educational interests of central Michigan residents. Delta prepares students matriculated into its environmental technology associates degree and certificate programs to develop technological solutions for timely environmental issues. Required courses included Pollution Prevention, Chemical Analysis and Technical Chemistry, as well as Environmental Science. Students can also choose from a variety of electives including Environmental Management, Stream Ecology or a Michigan plant survey course.
Delta College
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
989-686-9000
delta.edu
Gogebic Community College was founded as Ironwood Junior College in 1934. The college's natural resources associate degree program is housed within the math and science division. Designed as a precursor to advanced bachelor degree study, the program equips students with general knowledge in forestry, conservation and agriculture, as well as management techniques for parks and other wildlife facilities. Courses include general science classes in physics and chemistry, as well as public speaking and English composition.
Gogebic Community College
4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-4231
gogebic.edu
Henry Ford Community College is located in Dearborn, one of Michigan's largest cities. This two-year college features more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, including environmental studies. Degree requirements are fashioned to help students easily transfer to local universities to pursue further study the field. Biology, environmental science and geography are among the areas included in the program's core curriculum. College advisers aide students in crafting specific tracts based on interests in natural sciences, policy management, urban service or other environmental science related fields.
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
313-845-9600
hfcc.edu