Academics

Majors

Degree Programs Offered in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences

Department of Geography
Sarkeys Energy Center, Room 684
(405) 325-5325
http://geography.ou.edu/

The Department of Geography offers a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and a Bachelor of Science in Geography, as well as a master’s and doctoral degrees in Geography.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geography

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geography

Ph.D. in Geography

Geography is a big-picture discipline. Geographers integrate knowledge of culture, society, and the economy with understanding of the earth's physical system and biosphere in order to provide a holistic perspective on human-environment relationships. This integrative perspective is vital to understanding and addressing the world's complex problems, including sustainable development, renewable energy, environmental change, global warming, and indigenous cultures in a globalizing world.

Students in the University of Oklahoma's Department of Geography study the connections between the world and its people, focusing on people's interactions with the natural environment. Students who major in geography are prepared for a variety of careers in a number of areas such as the energy industry, geographic information technology and its applications, regional and city planning, and environmental management and conservation, among many others.

For further information about any of these degree programs, please refer to the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences section of the OU General Catalog at http://catalog.ou.edu/current/index.html, the Department of Geography web site at http://geography.ou.edu/, or contact the Chair of the Department of Geography, Dr. Aondover Tarhule at .

School of Meteorology
National Weather Center, Room 5900
(405) 325-6561
http://weather.ou.edu/

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Meteorology

Master of Science (M.S.) in Meteorology

Ph.D. in Meteorology

Master of Science in Professional Meteorology (MSPM)

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere to analyze, understand, and predict the weather. Most programs in meteorology or atmospheric science were established during the 1950s and 1960s. During that period the discipline experienced rapid growth, which has continued into the present era.

The University of Oklahoma's School of Meteorology is one of the largest in the nation, with over 250 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. It is ranked first in the nation in mesoscale and severe storms research, and is among the top seven programs overall. Degree programs in meteorology begin with courses in calculus and physics, which provide the foundation essential for the study of atmospheric dynamics, physical meteorology, and mesoscale meteorology.
Many recipients of undergraduate meteorology degrees find employment with the government, military service, or the private sector. Since a graduate degree increases opportunities for advancement in the federal sector and is necessary for participation in weather research programs, many baccalaureate graduates continue their education to earn master's and PhD degrees.

For more information about any of these degree programs, please refer to the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences section of the OU General Catalog at http://catalog.ou.edu/current/index.html,  visit the School of Meteorology web site at http://weather.ou.edu/, or contact Dr. Fred Carr, Director of the School of Meteorology, at fcarr@ou.edu.

Geoinformatics
http://csa.ou.edu

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geographic Information Science

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geographic Information Science

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geographic Information Science (January, 2012)

The science of Geoinformatics is a relatively new field of study which combines computer technology, remote sensing, and detailed information about location to create visual relationships, patterns, and trends in maps for better decision making.

Geoinformatics is used in archaeology, agriculture, banking, defense and intelligence, utilities, government, forestry, health and human services, insurance, landscape architecture, education, law enforcement, libraries and museums, oceanography, the media, and many more areas as well.

For details about these degree programs, refer to the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences section of the OU General Catalog at  http://catalog.ou.edu/current/index.html, visit the Center for Spatial Analysis web site at http://csa.ou.edu, or contact program director Dr. May Yuan at .

College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Dean’s Office
National Weather Center, Room 4600
(405) 325-3101

To be recommended for a bachelor’s degree in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences:

• A student must complete at least 124 hours of coursework. At least 48 hours of upper-division courses (3000-level and above) must be earned. 
• A minimum of 60 semester hours must be earned in a senior college for a baccalaureate degree. (Credit may be accepted in transfer from a two-year college to meet lower-division requirements only.) 
• To be recommended for a degree, a candidate must spend at least two semesters or the equivalent in residence, complete at least 36 of the last 48 hours in residence and fulfill the grade and grade point requirements of the college. 
• No more than 52 of the minimum 124 credit hours may be taken in one department of the college (geography or meteorology). 
• No more than six semester hours of independent study or directed readings may be applied toward degree requirements. 
• No more than six semester hours of military science may be applied toward degree requirements.

In addition to requirements in the major area of study, all Bachelor of Science degrees in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences require the following courses:

• (MATH 1823, MATH 2423, MATH 2433, AND MATH 2443) OR (MATH 1914, MATH 2924, AND MATH 2934)
• PHYS 2514, AND PHYS 2524
• CHEM 1315
• ENGL 3153
• C S 1313

In addition to requirements in the major area of study, all Bachelor of Arts degrees in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences require the following courses:

• Six hours (two courses) intermediate foreign language (courses numbered 2000 or above).
• 24 hours of advisor-approved electives outside the major area of study.