Atmospheric Sciences ,Certificate
Climate, Climatology, Environment, Meteorology, Weather
Gain extensive knowledge of the study and practice of meteorology and climatology. Prepare to become even more competitive for positions in your primary field of study with intersections in meteorology.
Students in the atmospheric sciences certificate program gain a focused understanding of weather, climate and the various related methods of measurement and instrumentation. The coursework is designed to give students the knowledge and skill set necessary to approach meteorology-related programs through the lens of their primary field of study.
The certificate program's curriculum is also associated with the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. By completing the atmospheric sciences certificate and the Bachelor of Science program in geography with a concentration in meteorology-climatology, students acquire geographic information systems expertise and the meteorological instrumentation skills required for national-level certification with the National Weather Service.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
The certificate requires a minimum of 21 credit hours with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. At least 12 of the 21 credit hours must be upper-division courses. Required Core Courses: (18 credit hours) Electives: (3-4 credit hours; select one course)
GPH 212 Introduction to Meteorology, SQ (3)
GPH 213 Climate and Weather, SQ (3)
GPH 412 Physical Meteorology (3)
GPH 413 Meteorological Instruments and Measurement (3)
GPH 414 Climate Change, G (3)
MAT 275 Modern Differential Equations, MA (3)
GIS 311 Geographic Information Science II, CS (4)
GIS 341 Introduction to Cartography and Georepresentation, CS (3)
GIS 351 Air Photo Interpretation (3)
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Applicants must have completed GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography, MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II, and PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics with a grade of "C" or higher (scale is 4.00 = "A").
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply analytical skills to compute specific variables associated with the fundamental atmospheric energy balance relationship.
- Apply knowledge of climate change theories and reconstruction of past climates to specific theoretical world constructs.
A certificate in atmospheric sciences is a valuable addition to a degree for graduates seeking a career in which understanding weather systems is beneficial, including fields related to sustainability and resource management.
Graduates who have earned both the certificate in atmospheric sciences and the BS degree in geography with a concentration in meteorology-climatology are prepared for careers as meteorologists, such as broadcast meteorologists with the National Weather Service. They are also prepared to continue their studies for an advanced degree.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
