The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Meteorology provides a practical understanding of the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere and prepares the graduate for a range of meteorologist positions in government or industry. Emphasis is placed on applying theory to operational weather forecasting and decision making for weather-sensitive industries, including possible hands-on experience as a meteorology intern.

Arizona offers students the chance to study meteorology in a mild mountain climate with interesting weather phenomena such as monsoon thunderstorms, flash floods, and occasional winter rain and snow. In addition, Applied Meteorology students have access to modern weather-observing and forecasting facilities.

The program prepares graduating students for careers as meteorologists with the government, military, television or the private sector, or for graduate studies toward a career in research. Also, because Embry-Riddle is one of the premiere aviation universities in the nation, meteorology students have the opportunity to integrate the disciplines of meteorology and aviation. Students select from four different areas of concentration to focus on a specific area of interest:

• Research: For non-flying, non-military students. This AOC meets U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
• Meteorology with Flying: For non-military students who wish to complete 15 credit hours of flying and ground schools while earning the Applied Meteorology degree.
• Military Meteorologist: For ROTC students.
• Meteorology for Aviation Operations: This new AOC is intended to train students for jobs as flight dispatchers. The Dispatcher Certificate is earned after successfully completing the FAA Knowledge and Practical Examinations.

This program meets all requirements for undergraduate study in meteorology as recommended by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Weather Service, and the U.S. Air Force.

For the most detailed, up-to-date academic information about this program, download a copy of the Embry-Riddle catalog at

http://www.aviationcollegeembryriddle.com/catalogs