Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology will be required to take 49 semester hours of meteorology and 15 hours of mathematics as well as courses in physics, statistics, and computer science. In addition, basic education requirements must be met as set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences. A minimum of 128 semester hours is necessary for graduation. Meteorology is a discipline that requires a strong background in mathematics. Therefore, it is essential that the student proceed as quickly as possible into calculus since it serves as the foundation for most meteorology and physics courses.

The meteorology curriculum consists of a core of 35 semester hours of meteorology courses plus four specialty tracks (10-12 semester hours each). Students must enroll in the core curriculum and choose at least one specialty track. The specialty tracks are designed to train students in specific areas of meteorological employment. For example, the Basic Meteorology Track prepares students for employment with the National Weather Service or the military. On the other hand, those students who seek employment with private weather forecasting services will specialize in Industrial Meteorology. Students who prefer a career in radio and television will select Broadcast Meteorology while those with a preference for water resource management and environmental protection will enroll in the Environmental Meteorology Track.

Here is a list of Required Courses which must be taken in order to complete the Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.