The Meteorology Undergraduate Certificate at Marshall University provides students with a solid foundation in GIS, environmental science and weather forecasting.
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Geography classes are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees and years of experience in the discipline.
The certificate program meets the educational requirements for entry-level positions in meteorology, including roles in broadcasting and environmental consulting.
The program is housed in the Department of Geography with courses in climatology, GIS, aviation weather and remote sensing.
A certificate in meteorology prepares you for jobs in the private sector (TV/radio, energy, insurance, supply chain management companies, transportation, etc.) and the public sector (such as federal, state, and local governments).
- Broadcast meteorology assistant
- Climate data analyst
- Climate science research assistant
- Environmental consultant
- Weather analyst
- Weather forecaster