Master of Professional Science - Broadcast Meteorology in Miami United States | University of Miami

The Master of Professional Science (MPS) program equips students for scientific careers across industries, government agencies, and non-profits, where job opportunities are expanding. Created to meet employer needs, MPS programs nationwide train versatile professionals with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to tackle environmental challenges and enhance natural and cultural resource management. Designed for efficiency, students can finish certain program tracks in just 12 months while gaining practical experience for today's competitive science job market.

Broadcast meteorology represents one of meteorology's fastest-growing private sector employment areas. This specialization readies students for on-air and production roles in weather broadcasting while building foundations for science journalism. The program combines graduate-level broadcast journalism courses from UM's School of Communications with advanced meteorology studies at Rosenstiel School.

Participants gain practical experience in UM's cutting-edge digital studio, mastering professional weather presentation techniques. The UMTV facility features industry-standard equipment with live data feeds and Weather Central visualization tools. Students develop skills in weather analysis, forecasting, and on-camera delivery of local and national weather reports. The curriculum covers critical broadcasting competencies including breaking news coverage, severe weather alerts, improvisation, time management, and collaborative production. Students additionally contribute to NewsVision, UM's acclaimed daily newscast airing on local cable networks, allowing them to hone journalistic and meteorological skills through real-world broadcasting experience. This dual-focused program satisfies the American Meteorological Society's Broadcast Meteorology Certification standards while addressing contemporary environmental concerns.