Overview
At the Meteorology MSc program from San José State University graduate-level theoretical and applied meteorology courses and a substantial research project lead to the preparation of the master’s thesis, the culmination of the degree plan of study. Departmental opportunities for financial support include research and teaching assistantships.
Graduates with Meteorology from San José State University will be able to:
- conduct an independent research project, and communicate the results in written and oral form in acceptable professional formats.
- explain meteorological phenomena in terms of advanced physical and dynamic concepts.
- apply advanced numerical methods to solve atmospheric and climate science problems
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dynamic Meteorology
- Advanced Climatology
- Physical Meteorology
- Boundary Layer Meteorology
- Air Pollution Meteorology
- The Global Carbon Cycle
- Computers in Meteorology
- Remote Sensing
- Meteorological Instrumentation
- Mountain Meteorology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Climate Studies & Meteorology View 333 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 24 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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