Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Meteorology
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Meteorology at the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering readies future weather science professionals for successful and important careers that serve to inform and educate the public, as well as for advanced study in graduate programs. 校本提供唯一的B.S. Meteorology and Broadcast Meteorology program in San Antonio and throughout South Texas.
Why Broadcast Meteorology?
Meteorology and weather forecasting are complex sciences that require a deep understanding of the workings of the natural world, 空气质量, 趋势和气候. 除了这些, a broadcast meteorologist must have mastery of the advanced technology used in the field and possess the skills and talents to effectively communicate findings and forecasts for mass media audiences. As technology advances and the need for constant weather updates continues, broadcast meteorology will continue to evolve and offer new and different career avenues. Digital, app, 流媒体视频 and 社交媒体 are exciting platforms seeing new growth. 也就是说, television and radio meteorologists remain in need in every region in the country and are critical sources of information for audiences.
Broadcast Meteorology Curriculum
B.S. in Broadcast Meteorology is a 129-hour degree program that integrates meteorological studies in forecasting, 气候学, 和卫星, 雷达, and synoptic meteorology, with higher mathematics, video production and advanced communications. 学生 can expect an exciting and rigorous program that also offers hands-on practical learning that prepares them for work in the field and in front (or behind) the camera. 学生 in this program who complete Meteorology courses taken in these majors are applicable toward partially fulfilling the academic requirements to earn the AMS or NWA Seal of Approval.
学生 pursuing this major will work and learn in the department’s dedicated Broadcast Meteorology Lab. This fully functional production set allows students to hone their presentation and communication skills in front of the camera and their off-camera production skills.
Broadcast Meteorology Lab studio features:
- Five production sets to span the range of TV stations in which you could work
- Large format "Green Screen" wall
- 巴伦山猫软件
- 训练有素的员工
Click here to see one of our broadcast meteorology students in action.
Careers in Broadcast Meteorology
Meteorology is an interdisciplinary program which prepares students for entering a wide variety of professional careers as well as graduate programs in weather modeling and forecasting, air pollution studies, broadcast meteorology, 水文, Geographic 信息 Systems (GIS) applications in meteorology, 和教育. A high-profile career in meteorology includes media weathercasting for television, 电台和报纸. 数字媒体, 流媒体视频, 社交媒体, apps and other emerging technologies may offer additional opportunities for broadcast meteorologists as audiences seek up-to-date weather content on their platforms. Related careers in meteorology include marketing and sales of meteorological equipment made by companies involved in the design and manufacture of weather instruments.