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 33 semester hours of meteorology courses plus three specialty tracks (16 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 Professional Meteorology Track prepares students for employment with the National Weather Service, private weather forecasting services, or the military. Students who prefer a career in radio and television will select Broadcast Meteorology while those with a preference for graduate degrees will enroll in the Graduate School Track.

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

SUGGESTED 4-YEAR METEOROLOGY PROGRAM
Professional Track-Mathematics Minor
First Math Course: MA 115
Total Semester Hours: 128

*Meteorology 358 (4) or Meteorology 370 (3)                   
**Meteorology 420 (4) or Geography 460 (4)