The Broadcast Meteorology major prepares students for careers as broadcast meteorologists. Currently, there is a national need for broadcast meteorologists and for science reporters, who are often also trained as meteorologists. Because of their training as general meteorologists, student will also be prepared to take jobs with the National Weather Service, the private sector (including jobs with agriculture and energy industries, insurance agencies, and others), and federal and non-federal careers where forecasting is the primary job responsibility. The program also adequately prepares students for advanced specialized training and education at the graduate level, including graduate education in broadcast meteorology.
Broadcast Meteorology Major (B.S.)
Broadcast Meteorology Major (B.S.)
The major meets all of the requirements specified by the American Meteorological Society to earn a degree in meteorology, and adds a significant component of journalism classes to prepare students for a career in broadcast. The major spans courses in both the Department of Geography and the School of Journalism.
Students get broadcasting experience through the WOUB news outlet. Students who complete the required coursework and achieve success in their broadcast experiences with WOUB will be in a position to apply for the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist title.
The thorough combination of meteorology and journalism courses allows our students to be among the most competitive students entering the work force and prepares graduates for a variety of broadcast and science media related positions.
Careers with a Broadcast Meteorology Degree
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Broadcast Meteorology Major (B.S.) Courses & Curriculum
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Broadcast Meteorology major requires a minimum of 123 semester hours. Students take courses in four core areas: geography, meteorology, math and science, and journalism. All students complete GEOG 4800 - Capstone Experience in Geography.
Scalia Lab for Atmospheric Analysis
This student-centered lab has provided local forecasting since 1984.
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