The Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology is housed in the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences in the College of Aviation. The program includes theoretical instruction and applied experience in weather forecasting and observation. Students complete a capstone research project with a faculty member. The program follows guidelines established by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Weather Service and the U.S. Air Force.
At the Prescott Campus, the Applied Meteorology program includes a meteorology lab and computer-equipped classrooms for the study of atmospheric phenomena, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and climate change. Students may complete certifications in Emergency Response Meteorology or Airline Dispatching and may pursue minors in fields such as Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Flight.
Prepare for careers in operational weather forecasting, consulting, and research agencies.
Analyze data from modern weather sensing equipment through computer visualization and programming.
Effectively communicate meteorological information pertinent to their employer.
Apply meteorology theory in various contexts.
Interpret various meteorological information and data sets to generate forecast products.
Prescott Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
38
Core Requirements
46
Program Support Courses
20
Electives
16
Total Credits
120
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology program requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters, or four years, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses necessary to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites and should plan to begin the required calculus sequence as soon as they are eligible. In addition, all meteorology (WEAX) courses, except WEAX 201, WEAX 203L, and WEAX 301, are typically offered once per year, although select courses may be available during summer terms. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are met prior to enrollment in advanced coursework.
MATH 441 - Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics I, GEOS 310 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems, WEAX 312 - Mountain Meteorology, or WEAX 322 - Space Weather
