Master
of Climatology (MS)
School of Science
and Engineering
Atlantic International University
The Master of Climatology (MS) program objective
is to help students develop a program of
advanced learning tailored to their individual
interests and skills in the area of climate
change. The students will be able to be
better placed and to respond to the challenges
of climate change through their chosen careers.
The Master of Climatology program is offered
online via distance learning. After evaluating
both academic record and life experience,
AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty
and Academic Advisors will assist students
in setting up a custom-made program, designed
on an individual basis. This flexibility
to meet student needs is seldom found in
other distance learning programs. Our online
program does not require all students to
take the same subjects/courses, use the
same books, or learning materials. Instead,
the online Master of Climatology curriculum
is designed individually by the student
and academic advisor. It specifically addresses
strengths and weaknesses with respect to
market opportunities in the student’s
major and intended field of work. Understanding
that industry and geographic factors should
influence the content of the curriculum
instead of a standardized one-fits-all design
is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach
to adult education. This philosophy addresses
the dynamic and constantly changing environment
of working professionals by helping adult
students in reaching their professional
and personal goals within the scope of the
degree program.
Important: Below is an example of the topics
or areas you may develop and work on during
your studies. By no means is it a complete
or required list as AIU programs do not
follow a standardized curriculum. It is
meant solely as a reference point and example.
Want to learn more about the curriculum
design at AIU? (Course
and Curriculum)
Core Courses and Topics in
Climatology:
- Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental
Biology
- Invasion Biology
- Tropical Field Ecology
- Disease Ecology and Conservation
- World Energy Resources and Renewable
Technologies
- Climate Change Science & Policy
- Biodiversity Conservation in Modified
Landscapes
- Environmental policy and institutions
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Water and Infectious Diseases
- Physical Hydrology
- Earth Sciences
- Atmospheric Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Law and the Environment
- Political Institutions and Policy Processes
- Ethical Issues and Consequences of
Science
Orientation Courses:
- Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
- Organization Theory (Portfolio)
- Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
- Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
- Fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart)
- Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
- Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation Matrix)
- Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee of an Academic Degree)
Research Project in Climatology:
Masters Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Master Thesis (7,500 words)
Publication: Each Master of Climatology
graduate is encouraged to publish their
research papers either online in the public
domain or through professional journals
and periodicals worldwide.
Career
Center Master of Climatology
Job Description
Master of Climatology
Climatologists study climate changes as
well as the variations in those changes
over time and attempt to interpret how the
changes affect earth and its inhabitants.
Tools of their trade might include computers
for analysis, hiking boots for a research
trip to a rain forest or diving gear for
studying oceanic contributions to our atmosphere.
Skills Required
for a Career in Climatology
Students interested in a career in climatology
should show ability in advanced math--including
trigonometry and calculus--statistics, meteorology,
geography and computer modeling, according
to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Some interests and skills NASA lists as indicators
of possible future climatologists include
curiosity about what shapes our surroundings,
using maps and patience with details during
tasks like filling out forms.
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