Climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events pose crucial challenges for science and society.
The Climate and Society MPS track emphasizes the relationship among weather, climate, and societal impacts and responses, including risk management, legal frameworks, the development of more resilient urban systems, and the built environment. The track draws on the University of Miami’s depth and breadth of interdisciplinary research, offering opportunities to partner with the Climate Resilience Academy, the Miller School of Medicine, the Department of Geography, the College of Engineering, and the Schools of Law and Architecture, among others. Graduates find employment in government, insurance and finance, energy, and other weather-impacted industries..
Bachelor’s degree in any field; previous coursework in science or policy strongly recommended
Climate change, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), climate change and public health, environmental planning, law and policy
Fall | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ATM 651 or 614 | Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics or Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
ATM 653 | Climate Change | 3 |
EVR 660 & EVR 661 |
Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems and Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems - Laboratory 1 |
3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Spring | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ATM 765 | General Circulation of the Atmosphere * | 3 |
EVR 662 | Intermediate Spatial Analysis * | 3 |
RSM 620 | Climate and Society | 3 |
EVR 611 | The Science of Actionable Knowledge | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Summer | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ATM 805 | MPS Internship 2 | 2-6 |
Credit Hours | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
* or Elective
1 Can be taken in Fall or Spring
2 Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits required during a student's time in MPS. Completion of less than 2 internship credits must be approved by MPS Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the Program Director. Typically 2 semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS.
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. The course offerings may vary from semester to semester. For more details, visit the UM Academic Bulletin.
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