Degrees
Ph.D. - Atmospheric Science
The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences offers a wide range of courses leading to the Degree of PhD in Atmospheric Sciences. The Department will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the atmospheric sciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the atmosphere. PhD students will receive advanced, research-intensive instruction that concentrates upon the acquisition of new knowledge, innovative approaches to problem-solving and the dissemination of research results. Students successfully completing the PhD program will be prepared for a career as a researcher, educator, or professional atmospheric scientist.
M.S. - Atmospheric Science
The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences offers a wide range of courses leading to the Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences degree. The Department will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the atmospheric sciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the atmospheric sciences. Masters level students will receive specialized instruction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of Atmospheric Science data and the application of Atmospheric Science methods to problem-solving. Students successfully completing the MS program will be prepared for a career as a professional atmospheric scientist.
B.S. - Atmospheric Science
The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Atmospheric Science at the University of Houston is to prepare students for advanced careers with meteorological or environmental services, in research, in management organizations within the state or federal government, and in private industry. The B.S. Atmospheric Science started in Fall 2023.
Applying for Admission
Questions pertaining to application documents, procedure, and status should be addressed to the advising assistant, Summer Crawley (sdcrawle@central.uh.edu). Questions pertaining to academic program and requirements should be addressed to the graduate advisor, Dr. Xun Jiang (xjiang7@uh.edu).
Website for M.S. and Ph.D. Program Online Application
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester Admission: Domestic (January 5); International (January 5)
- Spring Semester Admission: Domestic (November 7); International (October 7)
