Good meteorology school mostly hurricanes.

[Ivanhater]

I am majoring in meteorology at the University of South Alabama, I was going to FSU but decided USA was more for me. However it is a new program here but we do tend to focus more on tropical weather, and we focus more so on synoptic than dynamics. I know a few on the forum go to USA and have graduated from here. I wish the University of West Florida offered meteorology, but no such luck!

[LSU_Weatherguy]

Major--this is your primary focus of your degree. Most of your coursework beyond general education requirements will be taken in this.
Minor--this is a grouping of classes in a department that interests you. in the case of meteorology majors who have to take so much math anyway, the amount of math classes usually translates into a minor. It's between 4-6 classes. It has to be declared with paperwork....I have 27 credits or so in Broadcasting but never declared it for example---so it's my unofficial minor....

I am majoring in civil engineering with a minor in math......my major calls for so much math all i had to do was take one more math class for the minor so if that is the case with meteorology i would good ahead and do it. It is worth the extra hair pulling of one more math class

[linkerweather]

Schools that you do not want to go to because they just focus on Broadcast Meteorology are SUNY-Albany and Mississippi State University....although I'm sure there are some others.

Doc,
I am not sure where you got your information but as a graduate of SUNY Albany I am a bit confused regarding your comments abuot my alma mater. SUNY Albany does focus on broadcasting but that is in a separate program. SUNY Albany created a B.A. program from broadcast mets but the university has a very intense B.S. program in atmospheric science. I know, I lived it. Some of the courses doubled as grad courses for the M.S. students. My 300 level thermo class comes to mind.
Opinions are one thing, but it would be important, that, as you provide information to those asking for it on this board, that you have your facts correct.

Also, MSU's off campus program is specific to Broadcasting. But, on campus is just as intense as any other school.

[coriolis]

food science (health/physical activity req.).

A physical activity requirement? After all those hours of physical inactivity studying about the weather? @ Dr. Hurricane.


Just razzing, you, Doctor. I'm a PSU grad, 1981 in Civil Engineering.

[milankovitch]

Schools that you do not want to go to because they just focus on Broadcast Meteorology are SUNY-Albany and Mississippi State University....although I'm sure there are some others.

Doc,
I am not sure where you got your information but as a graduate of SUNY Albany I am a bit confused regarding your comments abuot my alma mater. SUNY Albany does focus on broadcasting but that is in a separate program. SUNY Albany created a B.A. program from broadcast mets but the university has a very intense B.S. program in atmospheric science. I know, I lived it. Some of the courses doubled as grad courses for the M.S. students. My 300 level thermo class comes to mind.
Opinions are one thing, but it would be important, that, as you provide information to those asking for it on this board, that you have your facts correct.

Also, MSU's off campus program is specific to Broadcasting. But, on campus is just as intense as any other school.

It should be pointed out that it is ill advised to get a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast meteorology these days. I know people who have gotten broadcasting jobs with a B.A. but to keep you options open the B.S. is a better choice.

[linkerweather]

Schools that you do not want to go to because they just focus on Broadcast Meteorology are SUNY-Albany and Mississippi State University....although I'm sure there are some others.

Doc,
I am not sure where you got your information but as a graduate of SUNY Albany I am a bit confused regarding your comments abuot my alma mater. SUNY Albany does focus on broadcasting but that is in a separate program. SUNY Albany created a B.A. program from broadcast mets but the university has a very intense B.S. program in atmospheric science. I know, I lived it. Some of the courses doubled as grad courses for the M.S. students. My 300 level thermo class comes to mind.
Opinions are one thing, but it would be important, that, as you provide information to those asking for it on this board, that you have your facts correct.

Also, MSU's off campus program is specific to Broadcasting. But, on campus is just as intense as any other school.

It should be pointed out that it is ill advised to get a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast meteorology these days. I know people who have gotten broadcasting jobs with a B.A. but to keep you options open the B.S. is a better choice.

I completely agree.

[DoctorHurricane2003]

I apologize about SUNYA, as I obtained my information on that school from somewhere in the area. Perhaps they were referring to the BA in Broadcast Meteorology alone.

I do know for a fact though that Mississippi State does not have a complete Meteorology program. You can only obtain a Broadcast or Operational Meteorology Certificate, sure to not let you get very far.

[linkerweather]

MSU has what is referred to as a BS in Earth science where you can concentrate in different earth related sciences. One of which is meteorology. It is a 60 credit concentration thus a major in Meteorology

[senorpepr]

Purpose of Program

The OMP is available only to members of the Armed Forces. All other individuals interested in meteorology need to enroll in the Broadcast Meteorology Program.

The OMP provides a student with a wide variety of meteorology courses. The program was designed to compliment the weather training received in the military. However, military meteorological training is not a requirement for the program.

The OMP courses can also be applied towards a B.S. degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State University. The students must fulfill all university requirements (English, Math, etc.), college requirements (History, Foreign Language, etc) and departmental requirements (all of the OMP courses).

A degree such as this may be critical for advancement in the military. In addition, the coursework will greatly increase one's forecasting ability while in the military. Finally, the coursework and degree will better prepare a student for a career after military service. However, please note two important facts. First, at present, entry-level positions in meteorology outside of the military are not in high demand (supply of students exceeds number of jobs). Second, this program is not designed for those looking for federal government positions in meteorology. Those positions require several high level math, physics and chemistry courses that are not required in this program. All students officially enrolling in the program will be sent additional information regarding the degree process.

Finally, successful completion of the 17 courses offered in the OMP, leads to a Certificate in Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University. In order to receive the certificate, the university requires successful completion of the 17 courses with a grade of "C" or better, and completion of a "final exam". The final exam is offered via the Internet, and students must score a minimum of 80% to be awarded the Certificate.


http://www.msstate.edu/dept/geosciences ... rpose.html

[angelwing]

I was seriously thinking about going back to school as I love studying weather but I stink at math, sigh.

[terstorm1012]

I was seriously thinking about going back to school as I love studying weather but I stink at math, sigh.

have you thought about doing some basic math work at a community college? That is what I'm likely going to do so I don't waste time and money when I go back.

[angelwing]

I had thought about it, I'm ok with basic math, that's no big deal, I never use a calculator I do that all in my head, it's calculus, algebra, trig, I can't get any of that no matter how hard I try, I should have said advanced math is what I stink at.

[terstorm1012]

I had thought about it, I'm ok with basic math, that's no big deal, I never use a calculator I do that all in my head, it's calculus, algebra, trig, I can't get any of that no matter how hard I try, I should have said advanced math is what I stink at.

I hear you on that one! figuring out the formulas and whatnot...drives me nuts. Trig definations...grrrrrrr they were my nemisis in high school and still are today. And derivatives in college....oh...almost had several strokes.

however once I have them it's just "plug and chug..." just pop numbers in where the x's and y's and z's are and go from there.