Geosciences Broadcast Meteorology - Mississippi State University

Geosciences Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University is a Campus Bachelor Meteorology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Broadcast Meteorology Program (BMP) track prepares students for a career as a Broadcast Meteorologist. Students may earn an undergraduate (B.S.) degree in Geosciences with an emphasis in broadcast meteorology. Broadcast Meteorology Undergraduate Programs of Study B.S. Degree Recently changes have been made to programs of study both at the university and department level. Undergraduate students take the standard university required and geosciences core courses in addition to their meteorology program of study courses. In addition, students are required to take a series of communications courses (Public Speaking, Theater, Mass Media, Voice and Articulation, TV Production, Advanced TV Production, Broadcast Performance, and News Writing) earning a minor in communication. Students can now select from two different program tracks in broadcast meteorology: (1) Broadcast Meteorology Program - This program is designed for the student interested in obtaining a job as a broadcast meteorologist. A student within this program will take all the basic upper-level meteorology courses, a series of communication courses (earning a minor in communication), and a series of practicum in broadcast meteorology courses. Other science requirements outside the department include Calculus I, Calculus II, General Physics I, General Physics II, and General Chemistry. A student selecting this program will obtain the background needed to eventually apply for a seal of approval from the National Weather Association (NWA) once working in television. (2) Professional Meteorology (Broadcast Emphasis) Program - This program is designed for the student interested in obtaining a job as a meteorologist who will do on-air work at a television station. A student within this program will take all upper-level meteorology courses, a series of communication courses (earning a minor in communication), and a series of practicum in broadcast meteorology courses. Other science requirements outside the department include Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Differential Equations, Physics I (Calculus Based), Physics II (Calculus Based), and Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab. A student selecting this program will obtain the background needed (Pending approval by the American Meteorological Society) to meet the qualifications to apply for the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) once working in television. View more details on Mississippi State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Meteorology courses.