Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Meteorology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The broadcast meteorology major combines meteorology and journalism courses to prepare students for careers in broadcast media. The program meets American Meteorological Society requirements and includes involvement with the WOUB news outlet. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist title and are well-prepared for various broadcast and science media positions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The broadcast meteorology major in the Department of Geography is an interdisciplinary major spanning courses in both the Department of Geography and the School of Journalism.
- The major meets all of the requirements specified by the American Meteorological Society to earn a degree in meteorology, and adds a significant component of journalism classes to prepare students for a career in broadcast.
- While not a requirement of the major, it is expected that students pursuing this major will be actively involved with broadcasting through the WOUB news outlet.
- Students who complete the required coursework and achieve success in their broadcast experiences with WOUB will be in a position to apply for the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorologist title.
Careers:
- Graduates will be prepared for a variety of broadcast and science media related positions.
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