Forecast Your Future with a Meteorology Degree
Accurate weather forecasting saves lives. Hunting hurricanes, predicting severe storms, providing expert guidance to emergency response teams and mitigating communications problems caused by space weather are a few of the ways meteorologists play an important role in today’s society.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology provides you with a practical understanding of the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere. You'll emphasize applying theoretical knowledge to operational weather forecasting and decision-making in weather-sensitive industries. You may also gain hands-on experience through internships in meteorology.
As a graduate, you will be prepared for careers as a meteorologist in government agencies, the military, television or the private sector. You may also pursue positions as dispatchers or continue your education in graduate studies, focusing on research or academia
Program Details
Offered at the Prescott Campus
Our undergraduate Applied Meteorology degree program, housed in the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences in the College of Aviation, offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in a small class setting, preparing you for your career with state-of-the-art weather forecasting and observing equipment. You will work with a faculty member on a capstone research project.
This program complies with the guidelines established by the , the and the , ensuring that you develop the professional skills necessary for immediate productivity in the field.
Our Prescott Campus features a modern Meteorology Lab and computer-equipped classrooms to study complex atmospheric phenomena, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and climate change. You can also earn certifications in Emergency Response Meteorology or Airline Dispatching, and choose to minor in fields such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Flight and more.
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Career Opportunities
As weather patterns grow more complex and industries depend on accurate forecasting, professionals trained in applied meteorology help analyze atmospheric data, predict severe weather and support safer decision-making in aviation, government and other weather-sensitive fields.
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