Online Geosciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

The BOMP provides a student with a wide variety of meteorology courses. The program was designed to complement weather training received in the military. However, military meteorological training is not a requirement for the program.

Complete the 17 course, 52 hour program fully online to earn the Certificate in Broadcast and Operational Meteorology.

Apply this 17 course, 52 hour program toward the B.S. in Geosciences, Concentration in Broadcast and Operational Meteorology, also available online.

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into the freshmen class at Mississippi State University, students must satisfactorily complete the following College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with an appropriate core grade-point average:

- English -- 4 units, all requiring substantial communication skills components.

- Mathematics -- 3 units: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. (Algebra I taken in the 8th grade will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course.)

- Natural Science -- 3 units, chosen from Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Advanced Physics, or another science course of comparable rigor. (Two science units must be laboratory based.)

- Social Studies -- 3 units, including U.S. History, World History (substantial Geography component), Government (½ unit), and Economics (½ unit) or Geography (½ unit).

- Advanced Electives -- 2 units, chosen from Foreign Language, World Geography, 4th-year laboratory-based Science, and 4th-year Mathematics. One of the units must be Foreign Language or World Geography. (Foreign
Language taken in the 8th grade will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course.)

- Computer -- ½ unit: computer as a productivity tool, not as a keyboarding device.

Pre-high School Units - Algebra I, or first year Foreign Language, or Mississippi Studies taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course.

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Does your career as a teacher require you to obtain a Master of Science degree, continuing education units or graduate course work? Does your schedule make it difficult to attend an evening class once a week after a full day of teaching? Are you looking for graduate courses that focus on science content? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then consider the Teachers in Geosciences (TIG) program via distance education.

- Earn a Master of Science degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State University in two years via distance education.

- Established in 1998, the TIG program is reputable, accredited, and flexible.

- The 12-course, 36-credit hour program of study includes courses in meteorology, geology, astronomy, oceanography, hydrology and environmental geoscience.

- All courses in the two-year program are offered online, except the final 8-10 day on-location field methods course. This course is offered at a variety of locations around the country, including Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons; Central Arizona, including the Grand Canyon; Eastern New York; the Outer Banks of North Carolina; San Salvador Island, Bahamas; Western Washington State, including Mount St. Helens and Mt. Rainier; the Eastern Sierra, including Yosemite; Western Lake Superior; and the Great Plains Storm Chase.

- Designed for K-12 teachers and professionals in education-related fields such as Extension, Park Service, and museums.

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to the Teachers in Geosciences (TIG) program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a fully recognized four-year educational institution that has unconditional accreditation with appropriate regional accrediting agencies.

Admission is based primarily on past performance and letters of recommendation. Regular admission to graduate study in the Master of Geosciences program requires a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Please note that the GRE is not required for admission into this program.

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The M.S. degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology is designed for individuals with meteorological, environmental, or hazards-related careers worldwide. The program was developed in consultation with representatives from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET), the National Weather Service and the Caribbean Weather Service.

The 12-course, 36-credit hour program of study includes specialized courses in meteorology, climatology, GIS and hazards.

The Applied Meteorology Program (AMP) is reputable, accredited, and flexible.

All of the courses are taught online with the exception of the final capstone course workshop. The capstone course is designed around an 8 - 10 day workshop that is hosted at Mississippi State University during the summer semester.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the Applied Meteorology Program (AMP), one must hold a bachelor’s degree in a natural science from a four-year educational institution that has unconditional accreditation from a regional accrediting agency. An upper level course in Synoptic Meteorology (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for beginning the program of study.

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School systems across the nation are implementing Higher Teacher Quality Improvement programs to recruit and retrain highly qualified science teachers. As a teacher with a master’s degree in Earth sciences, you can benefit from these incentive programs by earning a higher salary, having more job security, and gaining a competitive edge in the job market.

To help you qualify for these benefits, Penn State World Campus offers a completely online Master of Education in Earth Sciences for secondary science teachers.

Why Earth Sciences Online at Penn State?

The online Master of Education in Earth Sciences program features courses from multiple disciplines in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Eberly College of Science, including geosciences, energy and mineral engineering, meteorology, geography, and astronomy. The program also includes courses in curriculum and instruction through Penn State’s College of Education.

The curriculum can prepare you to help students in grades 7 through 12 master the educational objectives related to Earth and space science. Elective courses enable you to tailor your studies in a specific discipline. The degree program is designed so you can complete it entirely online without having to visit campus.

Who Should Apply?

If you are a secondary science teacher who wants to advance and expand your teaching role, as well as meet professional development requirements, this could be the program for you.

Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification, however, this program may help you to renew your certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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Science is a way of life. Science graduates have diverse and interesting careers - ranging from traditional areas that spring from a traditional knowledge base to new roles that are still being defined. Not all science graduates become scientists - the transferrable skills and methodology developed through your degree provide a springboard to any career where critical thinking, the ability to analyse and investigate new information, a commitment to lifelong learning and evidenced-based decision making are valued.

You experience flexibility and choice from day one. Your options range from cutting-edge theoretical and applied science to new interdisciplinary fields. The Bachelor of Science is an internationally recognised qualification that you can tailor to suit your interests and talents. If you're uncertain about which area of science you like best, you can try a bit of everything and select your area of specialisation at second year (with the help of experienced course advisors if you need them).

In your first year, along with studying a mathematics/statistics unit, you choose a range of subjects to ensure breadth of science studies. Areas such as chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and statistics, and geosciences sit alongside innovative subjects like Earth to cosmos, introductory astronomy, environmental biology, natural hazards and human vulnerability, psychology and computer programming. Throughout the course you can focus entirely on science or you can pursue complementary interests outside science with the free elective component of the degree.

At Clayton, there are 21 areas of study and 35 different major sequences to choose from. We also offer this course in Malaysia - find out more about the Bachelor of Science at our campus there.

You'll also gain a firm foundation in generic skills like quantitative literacy, data analysis, information literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams.

In addition to the formal requirements of the course we want you to get the most out of your studies and offer you opportunities to take part in extra curricular activities. We hold events and forums to ensure you're always in the loop. You can attend information sessions about developments in science and research, career evenings, take part in volunteering opportunities to hone your skills, or just immerse yourself in the academic environment by making the most of all that is on offer.

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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