Atmospheric Sciences M.S.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
Admission to the Department of Atmospheric Sciences generally requires a degree in a scientific discipline, one year of calculus-based physics, math through differential equations, and one semester of chemistry. Since atmospheric science is a highly interdisciplinary field, incoming students' backgrounds vary considerably. Thus, acceptance into the program is made on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences M.S.: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences Program Requirements | ||
| Complete four of the following basic courses in atmospheric sciences: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | ||
| Atmospheric Radiation | ||
| Cloud Physics | ||
| Atmospheric Dynamics | ||
| Atmospheric Dynamics II: Climate Dynamics | ||
| Complete one Thesis or Non-thesis option listed below | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Options
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| ATM F699 | Thesis | 6-12 |
| Approved F600-Level Courses | 6-12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Non-thesis Option A
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| ATM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 3 |
| ATM F600-Level Course | 6 | |
| Approved F600-Level Courses | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Non-thesis Option B
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| ATM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| ATM F600-Level Course | 6 | |
| Approved F600-Level Courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
