Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences

Graduates of the Atmospheric Sciences program at Howard are advancing new understandings of atmospheric sciences and climate change and leading interdisciplinary research efforts directly relevant to national security, commerce, and environmental sustainability. The program houses a major research center, the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.
The M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences at Howard's Graduate School is designed for students interested in the interdisciplinary study of earth systems and the processes that drive extreme weather and global ecological change. The M.S. program will prepare you, like many of our graduate alumni, for a career in the private sector, government research, environmental consulting, or to pursue further doctoral-level studies. Youll gain a solid theoretical foundation in atmospheric sciences, including geophysics, atmospheric dynamics, weather forecasting, oceanography, and meteorology, as well as practical training in field and laboratory measurement, satellite data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and hydrogeologic and numerical modeling for weather and climate studies. The program has core strengths in five areas of specialization: Air quality modeling and field observation, atmospheric chemistry and fluid dynamics, atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and mesoscale meteorology. Youll be part of a highly collegial atmosphere and have numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research funded by agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Youll also have access to two major research centers: the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology and the Beltsville Center for Climate System Observation, a source of real-time meteorological data. Recent graduates are employed in research consulting, weather forecasting, and government.

Online GradCAS application
Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words)
GRE scores not required
Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
3 letters of recommendation
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

GPA Required Minimums
Overall GPA minimum - 3.0
Undergrad GPA minimum - 3.0

IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90