Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) - BS

Program Overview

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The Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) BS program at Arizona State University prepares students for careers in weather forecasting, climate analysis, and environmental science. The program covers dynamic and synoptic meteorology, measurement and instrumentation methods, and provides a foundation in calculus and physics. Graduates are eligible for certification as meteorologists by the National Weather Service and are well-prepared for graduate study in meteorology or climatology.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Program Name:

Geography (Meteorology-Climatology), BS

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College:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Location:

Tempe

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Second Language Requirement:

No

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First Required Math Course:

MAT 270 - Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I

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Math Intensity:

Substantial

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Objectives:

• Meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service.
• Cover dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology.
• Provide students with a focused understanding of weather, climate, and measurement and instrumentation methods.

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Description:

This program focuses on weather, climate, and various related measurement and instrumentation methods.

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Careers

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Potential Career Paths:

• Air Traffic Controller
• Climate Change Analyst
• Environmental Analyst
• Environmental Compliance Inspector
• Environmental Restoration Planner
• Hydrologist
• Meteorologist
• News Reporter
• Wind Energy Operations Manager

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Job Growth and Median Salaries:

• Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
• This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in either meteorology or climatology.
• The program curriculum includes courses such as: Atmospheric Physics, Operational Weather Forecasting, Calculus, Physics, etc.