Atmospheric & Environmental SciencesMS
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
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
- Severe Weather Research
- 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
- Aquatic Ecology
Potential Careers
- Meteorology & Forecasting
- Weather & Climate Research
- Environmental Remediation & Research
- Air Quality Monitoring and Mitigation
- Emergency Management
- Sustainability Science & Engineering
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 not required
- 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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