With a minor in meteorology, students are prepared for careers where meteorology is a leading but not dominant aspect of their career. Examples include: careers in the aviation industry; careers in environmental science, air quality, atmospheric chemistry, or with the Environmental Protection Agency; and graduate training in oceanography, geology, hydrology, or related fields.
Geography - Meteorology Minor
Geography - Meteorology Minor
The Geography - Meteorology Minor provides students with meteorological knowledge for related fields such as aviation, atmospheric chemistry, oceanography, or geology that will ultimately benefit them in their future careers. Students who wish to be employed full-time as a meteorologist should major in meteorology rather than seek a minor.
Careers with a Meterology Minor
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How to Add the Minor
The minor is open all undergraduates except those enrolled in the Geography - Meteorology major.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences.
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Courses & Curriculum
Students take 19 credit hours, with courses including meteorological observations; practicum in meteorology and forecasting, and synoptic and mesoscale meteorology.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Geography - Meteorology Minor, contact Dr. Brad Jokisch.
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