Meteorology

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Nolan Atkins, Professor
Bruce Berryman, Professor
Jason Shafer, Assistant Professor
Mark Tucker, MET Systems Administrator

B.S. Meteorology
- American Meteorological Society/Graduate School Concentration
- National Weather Service/Military Concentration
- Broadcasting Concentration
- Private Industry Concentration
- Geographic Information Systems Concentration

Meteorology Concentrations in Liberal Studies (see Liberal Studies)
Meteorology Concentration in Computer Information Systems (see Mathematics/Computer Science) 
Meteorology Concentration in Applied Mathematics (see Mathematics/Computer Science)
Minor: Meteorology
Pre-Meteorology Program

Mission Statement

Meteorology Department graduates have an understanding of the atmosphere that enables them to make a positive contribution to their profession and to society. Because students may select from different career tracks, this contribution could range from creating accurate weather forecasts, to communicating those efforts to clients or the public, to further advancing our understanding of the atmosphere through research endeavors. Regardless of their track, however, students are required to complete a core of study that gives them an essential foundation for understanding weather events.

Program Goals

To this end, the Meteorology Department has adopted the following program goals:

• To provide students with the necessary education and training to be successful and competitive in their chosen career concentration.
• To maintain a current and rigorous curriculum.
• To provide students with a broad-based understanding of meteorological fundamentals.
• To provide students with several career tracks that allow them to develop specialized skills.
• To provide students with an environment that encourages experiential learning:

1. Data analysis and interpretation in a laboratory setting
2. Internships
3. Field trips and participation in field programs
4. Research experiences

• To provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills.
• To expose students to professionals and meteorological events beyond the campus environment.

Program Assessment

To ensure that the Meteorology Department is successful in reaching the program goals, the following assessment strategies are routinely utilized:

• Frequent review of national guidelines
• Monitoring of employment trends and opportunities
• Collecting information on current trends in meteorology by attending professional meetings, serving of professional committees and informal discussion with colleagues
• Surveys of recent graduates, seniors, first year students, internship mentors, and employees
• Monitoring accomplishments of graduates

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