Welcome to the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma – home to the Department of Geography, the Geographic Information Science program, and the School of Meteorology.
With approximately 300 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students, the College of A&GS provides students with individualized attention because of our high student-teacher ratio. Since our world-renowned programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities draw students from across the U.S. and from around the world, our college has an incredibly diverse make up. This helps to make the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences a national and international institution.
Housed in Sarkeys Energy Center, the Department of Geography focuses on the analysis of the interaction between humans and the environment. This focus complements the mission of the College by bridging the social and atmospheric sciences. Human geography, climatology, resource management, and wind and solar energy are just a few of the many career fields available with a geography degree.
Our newest program, Geographic Information Science (GIS), offers students degrees in the field of spatial science. This program integrates advanced computer technologies, people and detailed information about locations. Students pursuing a degree in this area learn to use spatial analysis tools to map, model, and analyze many different human endeavors. This allows students to contribute to the development of many professions – to name a few – agriculture, defense and intelligence, environmental sustainability, forestry, law enforcement, and health and human services.
OU’s School of Meteorology is among the largest in the nation. The program is ranked first in the nation in mesoscale and severe storms research and is among the top seven programs overall. It is housed in the National Weather Center, which is also home to state and federal weather and climate programs, as well as the Norman-based units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A degree in meteorology leads to employment opportunities in a number of areas, including industrial and commercial companies, the National Weather Service, airlines, and all branches of the military.
New advances in geography, GIS, and meteorology are being made daily. Emphasis on interdisciplinary projects involving all three areas allows the College to address current challenges in areas of renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability of the natural and built environments. Our faculty, staff and students currently lead the campus in several key research areas and are constantly working on new initiatives. We have a challenging vision for the College that reflects the flexibility afforded by our small size, internationally acclaimed faculty, the best students in the country, and the world-class facilities we now occupy.
Whether you’re a prospective student, alumni of one of our programs, or a member of the media, I hope you will tour this web site to learn more about us.
Sincerely,
John T. Snow, Dean
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Vision Statement
