Broadcast Meteorology Minor

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Local, regional, and national weather conditions are the most significant environmental factors affecting our activities. Current short and long-range weather information is an integral part of modern electronic media. This interdisciplinary minor prepares students to effectively communicate complex weather information to multiple audiences utilizing the electronic media.

Total Semester Hours: 25

19 Semester Hours of Required Coursework

CMN 2525 - Studio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 2550 - Broadcast Announcing. Credits: 3
or CMN 2030
CMN 2575 - Field Production. Credits: 3
ESC 1400G - Weather and Climate. Credits: 4
ESC 3400 - Broadcast Meteorology Practicum. Credits: 3
or GEG 3400
ESC 3410 - Climatology. Credits: 3

CMN Electives

Select 3 semester hours from the following:

CMN 3540 - Videography. Credits: 3
CMN 3610 - Broadcast News. Credits: 3
or JOU 3610
CMN 3750 - Computer Mediated Communication I. Credits: 3
CMN 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 12
(See footnote 1)
CMN 4500 - Topics in Electronic Media Production. Credits: 3
CMN 4540 - Advanced Video Production. Credits: 3

ESC Electives

Select 3 semester hours from the following:

ESC 2450G - Oceanography. Credits: 3
ESC 3010G - Environmental Physical Sciences. Credits: 3
ESC 3415 - The Restless Atmosphere. Credits: 3
or GEG 3415
ESC 3550 - Surface Water Processes and Resources. Credits: 3
ESC 3960 - Special Topics. Credits: 1 to 4
(See footnote 2)
ESC 4400 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3
(See footnote 2)
GEG 3500 - Climate, Environment and History Since the last Ice Age. Credits: 3
or HIS 3500

Footnotes:

¹No more than 3 semester hours of CMN 4275 may apply to the minor

²No more than 3 semester hours in a combination of ESC 3960 and ESC 4400 may apply to the minor.

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