A Unique College in the Arizona Mountains
by Daniel Z. Kane
Prescott Arizona. Ever hear of it? Know there's a great little college there? You don't, do you?
If you're looking for a traditional college or university, learning more about Prescott is unlikely to be a good use of your time. But, if you're intrigued about the possibility of attending a college with some pretty unique characteristics, keep reading.
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 location, in an Arizona mountain town surrounded by more than a million acres of national forest also marks a large difference between Prescott and other institutions of higher education. And, what area could provide a better natural laboratory for many of Prescott's programs?
Additional differences are Prescott's wealth of field based classes, strong belief in hands on experiential education, and exceptionally small classes.
What might be Prescott's biggest difference may also be the characteristic students find most exciting; a block and quarter academic calendar. The block and quarter calendar allows the college to offer fieldwork throughout the United States and the world. Because of the block and quarter, Prescott students are offered unique travel and learning opportunities.
If you like the idea of a very small college where faculty and students work collaboratively, where students have a voice in their education, and where critical thinking and ecological awareness are stressed, Prescott may be a good option for you.
Daniel Z. Kane is a veteran university dean whose hobbies include creating websites on
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