Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Meteorology] From Valparaiso University

The required major courses in the program at? prepare every student in the foundations of atmospheric science.?

Required math and physics courses provide the needed tools to understand upper-level meteorology concepts. Our elective courses reflect the diverse nature of the science and enrich each student?s academic experience in preparation for post-graduate careers.

With additional meteorology credits totaling at least 40, but no more than 60 hours, this degree can serve as a standalone major with no second major or minor. Students who opt for this science major may also choose one of the following:

• A disciplinary science minor or second major (qualifying disciplines include astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, psychology, and physics. Note that students opting for a science minor or second major to complete this B.S. degree must select a program from outside the geography and meteorology department);

• A second major in a non-science discipline;

• The 32-credit complementary major in environmental science;?

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• A minor in fundamentals of business, business administration, applied statistics, engineering, or geographic information systems.