Meteorology - Central Michigan University

Meteorology from Central Michigan University is a Campus Bachelor Aeronautical engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. CMU is the only university in Michigan offering an undergraduate major in meteorology. A well-rounded science curriculum prepares students for a variety of meteorology careers or for graduate study. Consider these key features of this program: * Involved faculty members who are experts in weather forecasting, air pollution, agricultural meteorology, and tropical meteorology * Small classes with laboratory time for practical learning on some of CMU's most powerful computers * Professional development, resources, and contacts through student organizations such as the Mid-Michigan Meteorological Society and the American Meteorological Society * Opportunities in the Science and Technology Residential College to live and learn with students who share your interests in science and technology Career outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014: * Overall employment of atmospheric scientists is expected to grow 9 to 17 percent. * A bachelor's degree in meteorology, or in a closely related field with courses in meteorology, is the minimum educational requirement for entry level positions. * As research leads to improvement in weather forecasting, demand should grow for private weather consulting firms to provide more detailed information, especially climate-sensitive industries. * Making and improving global weather observations could also have a positive impact on employment. Career options Graduates of the meteorology program at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education. * Atmospheric Scientist * Chief Meteorologist * Climatologist * Lead Forecaster * Military Base Forecaster * Operational Meteorologist * Research Meteorologist * U.S. Government Meteorologist View more details on Central Michigan University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Aeronautical engineering courses.