Get your Meteorology degree here! The Geography Department offers a BS in Geography with an Area of emphasis in 1) Meteorology, or 2) Weather Broadcasting; and a minor in Meteorology. A BS in Geography with an emphasis in meteorology/weather broadcasting prepares you for jobs in the private sector (TV/radio, energy, insurance, supply chain management companies, transportation, etc.) and the public sector (such as federal, state, and local governments). Graduates of our program have gotten jobs in TV/radio broadcasting, the National Weather Service, state government, and private firms. Learn more from the National Weather Service about careers in meteorology.
Weather Broadcasting Area of Emphasis
Complete the BS Geography core.
Required weather core courses: (available on campus and 100% online)
- GEO 230: Introduction to Meteorology (CT) (4 credits)
- GEO 450: Extreme Weather (4 credits)
- GEO 460: Weather Analysis (4 credits)
- GEO 425: Climatology (4 credits)
- GEO 490: Internship (3 hours)
Required support course:
- JMC 332: Video Production (3 credits); not available online at Marshall
Did you know?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4% growth in their Jobs Outlook over the next decade in the field of Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists. The 2021 Median Pay was $95,000 per year.
Minor in Meteorology
(also available online)
- GEO 230: Introduction to Meteorology (CT) (4 credits)
- GEO 450: Extreme Weather (4 credits)
- GEO 460: Weather Analysis (4 credits)
- GEO 101 Physical Geography, or GEO 425 Climatology, or GEO 481-483 Special Topics
Meteorology Area of Emphasis
Complete the BS Geography core.
Required meteorology core: (available on campus and 100% online)
- GEO 230: Introduction to Meteorology (CT)
- GEO 450: Extreme Weather
- GEO 460: Weather Analysis
- GEO 425: Climatology
- GEO 431: Remote Sensing (3 credits) or BSC 410, Remote Sensing/GIS Applications (4 credits)
Required support courses: (not available online at Marshall)
- MTH 229, Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
- MTH 230, Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
- Select one from:
- PHY 308: Thermal Physics (3 credits); prerequisites PHY 211 and 202 (lab); PHY 213 and 204 (lab); MTH 229, MTH 230, MTH 231.
- ENGR 219: Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits); prerequisites MTH230.
- PHY 330: Mechanics (3 credits); prerequisites PHY 211 and 202 (lab); PHY 213 and 204 (lab); MTH 229, MTH 230, MTH 231.
- ENGR 219: Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits); prerequisite MTH230.
- ENGR 214 Dynamics (3 credits); prerequisites ENGR 213 and MTH 230
Student satisfaction
“I cannot thank you enough for all of your help over my three years at Marshall! I thoroughly enjoyed every course I took, especially the Geography courses, and I could not have accomplished my goals without all of your help! I have had a wonderful experience at Marshall University, something that will stick with me forever!” ~ Chris P. 2021 Meteorology Degree recipient.
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