The Meteorology Graduate Certificate program at Marshall University is designed for students who do not necessarily want to broadcast or forecast, but rather learn meteorological skills to compliment other skillsets such as GIS, aviation, environmental science and many others.

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Program Highlights

Degree Building

Courses taken for the Meteorology Graduate Certificate can be applied toward a master’s degree in geography at Marshall University.

Expert Faculty

Classes are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees and years of experience in the discipline.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Courses integrate geography, meteorology, and environmental science, offering a well-rounded perspective on atmospheric processes.

Featured Courses

GEO 531 - Remote Sensing & Photogram

Scientific study of the earth using images and data captured using satellite-or aircraft-borne sensors, with emphasis on issues of acquisition, photogrammetric interpretation, spatial analysis, and application.

GEO 550 - Extreme Weather

Basics of extreme weather phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, blizzards, and how to mitigate the impacts.

GEO 560 - Weather Analysis

Introduction to reading weather maps and meteorological analysis techniques including satellite and radar image interpretation and numerical weather prediction.

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Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists in May 2023 was $92,860.

Atmospheric scientist
Climate analyst
Emergency management specialist
Environmental consultant
Meteorologist

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James Leonard

304-696-4626

leonard@marshall.edu

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