Bachelor of Science in Meteorology

About

Meteorology is more than just the study of weather; it includes all the atmosphere's characteristics, structures, and processes. Saint Louis University students who major in meteorology apply basic principles of physics and chemistry to discover what makes the atmosphere work. Mathematical equations and techniques are used to predict the weather based on present conditions. Recently, meteorology has become increasingly vital to humankind’s concerns. Ozone depletion and global warming have been identified as threats to human existence. Meteorologists are on the front lines of the battle to learn more about and model these phenomena. The meteorology curriculum at Saint Louis University emphasizes both theory and practical application in fundamental and innovative aspects of the atmospheric sciences. Since class sizes are relatively small, students develop effective relationships with their instructors. This personalized instruction stimulates students' academic interest and professional dedication, which is further strengthened by SLU's Jesuit tradition of education. Students in the meteorology program at Saint Louis University can take advantage of the National Weather Service Forecast Office, which is near the University and regularly accepts SLU students for internships. Classes often take field trips to the office to experience NWS operations. There are four commercial TV stations in the St. Louis area that regularly feature weather reports and with whom internships are available. Students can earn six credits through an internship. SLU research centers include the Cooperative Institute for Precipitation Systems, the Global Geodynamics Program and the Center for Environmental Sciences and Quantum Weather 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Meteorologist, Weather Forecaster, Climate Scientist, Atmospheric Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Air Quality Analyst, Hydrometeorologist, Aviation Meteorologist, Renewable Energy Meteorologist, Broadcast Meteorologist, Research Meteorologist, Oceanographer, Severe Weather Specialist, Agricultural Meteorologist, Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist, Government Weather Service Specialist, GIS & Climate Data Analyst, Remote Sensing Analyst, Insurance & Risk Analyst, Private Sector Weather Consultant, Defense & Military Meteorologist, Academic & Research Careers,Environmental Data Scientist, Climate Policy Analyst, Space Weather Analyst.