A Unique College in the Arizona Mountains

Posted under environment by Daniel Z. Kane

Think you know about all the good colleges in Arizona? I’ll bet you missed at least one, Prescott College. Am I right?

If you’re considering schools like Arizona State or Northern Arizona, you may not even want to take a look at Prescott, because it probably isn’t your kind of place. But, if you’re looking for a college unlike most others, stay tuned.

How is Precott different? First, there is its academic focus. Bachelors degrees are offered in field which include human development, ecopsychology, abstract art, environmental education and interpretation, teacher education, human ecology, agroecology, creative writing, outdoor adventure education, management, counseling, and wilderness leadership. Then there’s the fact that Prescott is one of the few colleges that offers bachelors, masters, and PhD programs, all with short residency options. In addition, there are full residency programs.

Prescott’s commitment to ecological literacy also sets it apart, as does it’s location in the Arizona mountains, surrounded by a national forest, a setting perfect for its mission.

Additional differences are Prescott’s wealth of field based classes, strong belief in hands on experiential education, and exceptionally small classes.

And, perhaps Prescott’s most important feature is its block and quarter calendar, which allows students to do fieldwork in the Grand Canyon, the Sea of Cortez, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and throughout the world.

If classes of 10 students, having a lot to say about your education, and living in a community with a deep commitment to the environment sound good to you, Prescott should probably be among the colleges you consider.

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