Meteorologists are needed in research, forecasting, and operational positions to study, interpret and predict weather and climate processes and patterns and to relate these to human activities. Severe storms, floods, droughts and air pollution are examples of atmospheric phenomena which influence health, safety, transportation, agriculture, and business activities. Some courses may fulfill both general education and prerequisite requirements. It is essential that students considering this major contact the Meteorology Program Office as early in their college careers as possible for a program brochure. There are many prerequisites in this major including math and physics courses which must be taken early.
Careful planning is needed to avoid taking extra years to graduate.
Students are strongly encouraged to take the CLEP test for MAC 1102 and the departmental examinations available for other lower-level Math courses. See page vii for a more complete explanation. Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies To be admitted, students must complete at least 52 semester hours of credit with an adjusted GPA of 2.0 on FSU coursework, at least half the required hours in Liberal Studies including freshman English and mathematics. In order to graduate, students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all Meteorology courses numbered 2000 or higher. Students may also use collateral coursework in physics as part of Liberal Studies.