Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Atmospheric Sciences in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The graduate atmospheric sciences program aims to cultivate advanced scholars in this field. It welcomes students from diverse backgrounds including agricultural, biological, earth sciences, ecology, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and environmental health.
Through the graduate certificate program, students can pursue specialized research and study in atmospheric sciences. This program also enables graduate students to formally record their academic accomplishments and expertise in atmospheric sciences beyond their primary degree focus.
Admission to the Atmospheric Sciences Certificate Program is available to graduate students working toward M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in programs within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, School of Forestry and Natural Resources, or College of Public Health, subject to approval from their primary advisor. Earning the certificate requires completion of 18 semester hours of graduate-level coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum course requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Atmospheric Sciences is 18 graduate semester hours beyond the undergraduate core [GEOG 3120, GEOG 4112, ENGR 4131, ENGR 4111, and a 3000/4000 level climatology course]. Students must make-up any deficiency in their undergraduate preparation. Undergraduate core courses, even if taken at the graduate level, cannot be used to meet the requirements for the Graduate Certificate.
Minimum of 15 hours in Atmospheric Sciences, including:
At least one course in climatology
No more than three courses may be from the same home department
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.
Minimum of 15 hours in Atmospheric Sciences, including:
At least one course in climatology
No more than three courses may be from the same home department
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
24,630