Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences - Broadcast Meteorology

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Those students interested in becoming broadcast meteorologists should follow the Broadcast Meteorology Track. Students in this track take COMM 1311 Foundation of Communication (3 sch), ATSC 2101 Weathercasting (1 sch) and an additional 9 hours from the other electives listed below plus another 8 hours from the Atmospheric Sciences Track electives.Students interested in English-only broadcasting need to take all 9 hours from the communication (COMM or MEDA) courses. Students interested in bilingual English-Spanish broadcasting must choose 3 hours from the communication (COMM or MEDA) courses, and 6 hours from the Spanish (SPAN) courses. An internship experience through ATSC 4498 Internship in Atmospheric Science (1-4 sch) is highly recommended for all broadcast meteorology students, preferably during their junior or senior years.The Bachelor of Science program in Atmospheric Sciences addresses the needs of students interested in studying meteorology or climate science. The program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the physical characteristics, motions and processes of air as well as the interactions of this protective layer with the underlying oceans and continents. The undergraduate program emphasizes a systems approach, combining traditional atmospheric sciences with emerging fields. In particular, the program focuses on the fields of tropical meteorology and oceanography that are directly linked to the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding coastal regions where the university is strategically located. Students will possess a broad understanding of the field of atmospheric sciences in preparation for successful careers in related disciplines Gain experience and professional competence in the use of scientific method to develop and conduct atmospheric sciences related work Acquire the necessary skills to effectively communicate the meteorology and climate sciences information to a range of audiences and participate in community and/or professional service through various organizations.