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 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.