Georgia Institute of TechnologySchool of Earth and Atmospheric Science
INFORMATION ABOUT

American Meteorological Society Certification

Are you fascinated by weather? Interested in a career in forecasting? You may qualify for AMS Certification by taking only a few extra courses.

All science and engineering majors qualify for AMS Seal for Broadcast Meteorology if they also take 12 units of meteorology and related sciences (other majors can qualify). Visit the AMS web site or contact EAS for more information. The following course combination fulfills the requirements.

Courses for AMS Certification

EAS 2750: Physics of the Weather (3-0-3) (Fall and Spring)

EAS 4655: Atmospheric Dynamics (3-0-3) (Fall)

EAS 4450: Synoptic Meteorology (3-0-3) (Spring)

And one of:
EAS 3603: Thermodynamics (3-0-3) (Fall)
EAS 4300: Oceanography (3-0-3) (Fall)
EAS 4803: Radar and Satellite Meteorology (3-0-3) (Fall)

For more information contact:
Dr. Dana Hartley
Office of Student Affairs
Phone: 404-894-3991
E-mail: hartley@eas.gatech.edu

Dr. Derek Cunnold
Undergraduate Coordinator and Professor
Phone: 404-894-3814
E-mail: derek.cunnold@eas.gatech.edu