Environmental Studies

A.S. Degree

Environmental issues are among the most urgent facing our society. These issues have broad implications for economics, politics, business, and social welfare. Our ability to affect the environment causes changes in the quality of life of people around the world and threatens the existence of many species.

The environmental studies degree is a liberal arts program that provides you with a broad background in science, math, economics, English, the humanities and social science. You will develop the ability to understand concepts related to the environment and our effect on it, and to solve practical problems and find better ways of meeting complex environmental issues. The environmental studies degree is designed to prepare you for transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program.

• Field Work
• Career Opportunities
• Transfer Options
• Degree Requirements
• Program Chair / Faculty

Field Work

Field work is an integral part of this program. You may choose between studying at local or off-campus sites. Locally, the TC3 campus is situated in a geologically interesting mixed hardwood ecosystem. Within a short driving distance, you can study lakes, bogs, streams, and a variety of terrestrial systems. You may participate in the ongoing development of the nature study area on campus, visit important environmental areas maintained by Cornell University, or take advantage of courses offered in the northwestern United States, sub-tropical Florida, Belize, and Tortola, B.V.I. to expand your understanding.

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Career Opportunities

A degree in environmental studies prepares you for careers in environmental law, resource management, teaching, conservation, park management, environmental risk assessment, hazardous materials management, and for work as an environmental specialist, consultant, or policy analyst with government agencies and other organizations.

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Transfer Options

The environmental studies degree provides a foundation for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program through general education, science, and environmental studies courses. Students may transfer to related bachelor’s degree programs at:

• Binghamton University
• Cornell University
• Ithaca College
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Oswego

For specific transfer information, contact the Counseling, Career, and Transfer Services office.

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Program Requirements

Program requirements by semester are detailed in the Degrees and Certificates (pdf, 1.6MB) section of the TC3 college catalog.

All sections of the current college catalog are available online.

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Program Chair / Faculty

Kelly Wessell, Ph.D.

Program Chair
Assistant Professor (Biology)

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Email Professor Wessell

Carol Morris

Professor (Biology)

B.A. , Binghamton University; M.S., Cornell University.
Email Professor Morris

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