Broadcast Meteorology Degree Track

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Master of Professional Science

Broadcast meteorology is a rapidly growing and evolving field and one of the largest sources of private sector meteorological employment.

The Broadcast Meteorology MPS track prepares students for on-camera and behind-the-scenes careers in broadcast meteorology and provides the training necessary to enter the wider field of science journalism. The curriculum integrates coursework in broadcast journalism from the University of Miami’s School of Communications with advanced courses in meteorology at the Rosenstiel School. This coursework meets the requirements of the American Meteorology Society Certification for Broadcast Meteorology. Students train in our state-of-the-art digital studio and award-winning news broadcast, “NewsVision,” which airs daily on local cable channels. With these unique resources, students develop their skills in communication, computer graphics, on-camera delivery, and other areas vital to a successful career in broadcasting.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree in any field; one year of calculus and a minimum of 12 credits in natural science strongly recommended

Course topics:

Writing and reporting across platforms, news technologies, television news reporting, interactive storytelling, weather forecasting, broadcast meteorology, climate and society, weather forecasting, broadcast meteorology, climate and society

Job titles:

  • Meteorologist - The Weather Channel
  • Broadcast Meteorologist
  • Meteorologist & Reporter
  • Weekend Meteorologist 

Track Curriculum

Core Courses 12
ATM 651
or ATM 614		 Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics
Introduction to Weather and Climate		 3
ATM 632 Broadcast Meteorology 3
ATM 662 Advanced Weather Forecasting  3
RSM 620 Climate and Society 3
Electives* 12
ATM 765 General Circulation of the Atmosphere 3
JMM 615 Writing and Reporting Across Platforms 3
JMM 617 Television News Reporting 3
JMM 619 Interactive Storytelling 3
Internship1 2-6
ATM 805 MPS Internship 2-6
Additional Requirements
RSM 700 Research Ethics 0
Total Credit Hours 30

*  Refer to the list of additional elective options in the UM Academic Bulletin

1  Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits is required during a student's time in the MPS degree program. Completion of fewer than 2 internship credits must be approved by the MPS Program Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the MPS Program Director. Typically, two semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS.

Elective Options

Students may request elective courses with the consent of their Academic Advisor. Refer to the course schedules for a list of classes available on the Rosenstiel School campus each semester.

Track Leader

Lisa Murphy-Goes

Broadcast Meteorology Degree Track

lmurphy@miami.edu

(305) 421-4990
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