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The meteorology-climatology concentration under the BS in geography is designed to meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. It covers dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology.
Required courses include:
Students successfully completing the program have found employment with the National Weather Service, the military, other government agencies, the airlines, and the energy industry.
This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in either meteorology or climatology.
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This degree is also offered as concurrent degree with: Journalism and Mass Communication, BA .
For more information on the program's courses, admission requirements and transfer agreements, see the degree's academic program web page.
The meteorology-climatology concentration under the BS program in geography is designed to meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. It covers dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology.
Students gain a focused understanding of weather, climate and the various related methods of measurement and instrumentation. Required courses include atmospheric physics, operational weather forecasting, three semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics.
Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) (BS)
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Students successfully completing the program have found employment with:
This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in either meteorology or climatology.
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Career | *growth | *median salary |
---|---|---|
Climate Change Analysts | 11.1% | $69,400 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 11.1% | $69,400 |
Environmental Restoration Planners | 11.1% | $69,400 |
Geographers | 6.7% | $76,860 |
Water Resource Specialists | 9.9% | $118,970 |
Hydrologists | 9.9% | $79,990 |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 12% | $92,070 |
Soil and Water Conservationists | 6.3% | $61,480 |
Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 6.4% | $97,250 |
Wind Energy Engineers | 6.4% | $97,250 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).