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Weather Study

Certificate

About this program

The Certificate in Weather Study introduces you to the science of weather and climate. You’ll learn how to observe, analyze and forecast atmospheric conditions using tools and data. This program is a good fit if you’re interested in environmental science, education or communication. It supports careers in meteorology, climate education or emergency planning and adds a science focus to many majors.

Program Curriculum and Requirements

Certificate

What you can do

Employment Opportunities

A Certificate in Weather Study prepares you for careers such as Atmospheric Scientists, Geological and Petroleum Technicians, Geoscientists Hydrologists, Postsecondary Teachers, Atmospheric Scientist, including Meteorologist, Chemist and Materials Scientist, Environmental Engineers, Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Physicists and Astronomers, Biological Technicians, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, High School Teachers, Natural Sciences Managers.

Program Scope

The Certificate in Weather Study program is offered for those interested in learning about meteorology and companion disciplines in some depth, but not at the major level. Students who complete the certificate will be able to read and interpret basic weather maps and make basic weather forecasts for themselves and will be conversant on many weather and climate-related topics of ongoing interest and importance, such as global climate change.

For advice about completing the certificate, consult with the certificate advisor, Dr. John Monteverdi, montever@sfsu.edu.

 

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