Study Geography (Meteorology-Climatology), BS at Arizona State University - Kaplan International in the USA, Arizona State University, Main campus

About this course

About this course
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Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree is taught by ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The faculty include 15 National Academy of Sciences members, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners and 2 Noble Prize winners. The meteorology-climatology concentration under the Bachelor of Science program in geography is designed to enable students to meet the requirements for certification as a meteorologist by the National Weather Service. It covers dynamic as well as synoptic meteorology. Students gain a focused understanding of weather, climate and the various related methods of measurement and instrumentation. Required courses include atmospheric physics, operational weather forecasting, three semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics.

Which department am I in?

Arizona State University, Main campus

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$37,202.00 per year

Books and supplies - 1,908

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$37,202.00 per year

Books and supplies  1,320

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

3.0 GPA or equivalent. Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.) Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.