The unknown enigma ([info]princessbobesca) wrote in [info]weathernerds,
2011-06-29 21:03:00
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Meteorology classes online?

Hello, everyone!

I'm new to the community.

In light of all the recent events we've had in our weather across the country (I'm in the US), I have started to think a little more strongly about taking some courses in Meteorology.

The only downside is, my university does not offer a Meteorology program of any kind.  I already have one Bachelor's degree in English with a Minor in Sociology.

If I can't get the full-blown degree, I would at least like to take a course or two online since I can't really afford to relocate to a school that does offer anything Meteorology-related.

Does anyone here know of any University Extensions that offer classes I can take in Meteorology online?

I appreciate your help with my question and I really look forward to being an active part of this community.  Thank you!

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[info]miraje

June 30 2011, 01:46:32 UTC 10 months ago

Rather than sign up for a class, I would (at least for starters) explore all of the information that is available for free from the COMET website. It's not really an introductory course that covers a broad range of topics in one place, but it does have a lot of specialized modules if you're interested in one area in particular. Some of the modules are pretty advanced (some of them are used to train NWS forecasters, or people with meteorology degrees already), but others discuss the concepts at a more introductory level.

The only distance ed meteorology course option I'm aware of is through Mississippi State, though I bet there are others. I'm about a year from my PhD, so it's been awhile since I've looked into what's available. :p

[info]teryl_brat42

July 1 2011, 11:34:21 UTC 10 months ago

Mississippi State has a broadcast meteorology program online. It's set up as half journalism and half basic met stuff. I was in the geosciences program for a year and it really isn't good for someone who wants to work in any field except teaching. Also you have to be accepted to the program in order to take the classes, so that probably won't work if you just want to take a few met classes.

[info]bruinshorty

June 30 2011, 06:16:47 UTC 10 months ago

I would check your local community colleges. One down here in San Diego has an online intro to meteorology course. Much cheaper than going through a 4 year school and it's pretty much the same class! Just be aware that once you get past the lower division courses there are a LOT of prerequisites for the other classes (calc, differential equations, physics, chemistry, etc).

[info]weatherdan

June 30 2011, 06:30:28 UTC 10 months ago

Penn State's World Campus also offers a four course, 12-credit online Certificate in Weather Forecasting.

I really have to second the COMET suggestion, though. That site is beyond invaluable for anyone interested in meteorology, and it's a fantastic place to start.

[info]shadbolt75

July 5 2011, 13:40:43 UTC 10 months ago

Michigan State University is or will be offering their Introduction to Meteorology course as an online version. It is listed as GEO 203V.
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