Atmospheric & Environmental SciencesMS
The Black Hills region of western South Dakota offers some of the most varied, dynamic weather in the United States and is home to a wide range of ecosystems. This makes it an ideal place to study atmospheric and environmental sciences. This master's program offers a thesis or non-thesis degree, as well as an accelerated master’s degree option.
Master the art of weather predictions
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Program Horizons
Department pageFeatured Research
- Climate Change Impact Studies
- Renewable Energy Systems Integration
- Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Advanced Meteorological Modeling
- Disaster Preparedness and Response Strategies
Featured Courses
- Environmental Systems Analysis
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
- Emergency Management Planning
- Energy and Environmental Policy
Potential Careers
- Civil engineering
- Resource management
- Renewable energy
- Environmental remediation
- Meterology
Requirements
Application instructionsEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Physics
Credits
Course requirements: 23-26 credits
Research requirements: 6-9 credits
Total credits: 32
Non-thesis
Course requirements: 29 credits
Project requirements: 3 credits
Total credits: 32
Application Deadline
For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Thesis
The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the
end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends
your original work and contribution to the field of study.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts or transcript evaluation
- English proficiency scores
- Letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
- Eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Non-Thesis
The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development.
Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There
is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- English proficiency scores
- Not eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Have more questions?
Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences MS:
William Capehart
Graduate Program Coordinator
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