Broadcast Meteorology - Mississippi State University

Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University is a Campus Master Meteorology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Most students interested in obtaining a graduate degree in broadcast meteorology have some type of communications or science related background at the undergraduate level and is now interested in combining that knowledge with the meteorology. While you would be earning a masters degree, it is a non-thesis track, meaning you would have an increased course load each semester (~13 hours) over a 2-year period (4 semesters). Application and Requirements: To enter this program, you will need to complete the standard application to graduate school and meet the university requirements. Once accepted to the university you then need to be accepted to the program and meet certain requirements. Applications for our program are only accepted during fall semesters, given a set rotation/order of courses. The following department requirements must be met: (1) Introduction to Meteorology: You will need to either: (1) Take a Background Assessment Test (BAT) for Introduction to Meteorology and pass that test with a B or better; or (2) if you fail the BAT or wish to forgo taking the BAT, you would need to complete an Introduction to Meteorology course with a grade of a B or better (this is offered via Distance Learning during the summers through our department). This must be completed before you begin the program. (2) Calculus I and II: You must complete a Calculus I and Calculus II course, prior to starting the program, if you have not already done so during you undergraduate studies. Program of Study: Once the above requirements are met, the student will meet with his/her advisor and develop a Program of study. Most BMP graduate students have a set program of study, however students with can petition for an altered program. If a student wishes to do a thesis, he/she must petition the department, and they must have a professor who is willing to be their thesis advisor. View more details on Mississippi State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Meteorology courses.