Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) ,BS
Air Quality, Atmosphere, Climate, Environment, Flood Control, Flooding, Floods, Meteorologist, Meteorology, Science, Storm Chasing, Storms, Weather, Weather Forecaster, physics
Do you know, from a technical perspective, why storms, monsoons and haboobs build on the horizon? When you better understand climate change, you gain skills for an impactful career as a meteorologist or climatologist.
The meteorology-climatology concentration under the Bachelor of Science program in geography is designed to enable students to meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. It covers dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology.
Students gain a focused understanding of weather, climate and the various related methods of measurement and instrumentation. Required courses include atmospheric physics, operational weather forecasting, three semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 270 - Calc w/Analytic Geometry I
- Math
intensity: Substantial
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Construct a scholarly literature review (single outcome) on a contemporary geographical research problem in their capstone course.
- Solve specific radiative energy balance problems in the final exam for GPH 412 (Physical Meteorology).
- Apply knowledge of climate change theories to specific theoretical world constructs.
Students deepen their understanding of cultural traditions in the human experience of place when studying abroad. With access to more than 300 Global Education programs available around the world, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets and gain hands-on experience in diverse cultures and traditions. Students' resumes are enhanced with the heightened cultural competence and improved communication and critical thinking skills acquired through study abroad.
Program graduates have found employment with:
- airlines
- energy power companies
- government agencies
- military (meteorology and pilot training)
- National Weather Service
This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in either meteorology or climatology.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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1.4%
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$132,250
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6.1%
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$76,480
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4.1%
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$64,460
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4.6%
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$71,690
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6.1%
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$76,480
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9.7%
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$98,740
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1.5%
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$85,990
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4.4%
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$83,780
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-3.3%
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$55,960
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3.3%
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$128,620
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School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
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COOR 5681
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
