Overview
The department of Atmospheric Science is top-rated and focuses on graduate education, cutting-edge research, and public service.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Atmospheric Science
Areas of Study
- Aerosol science
- Air quality
- Atmospheric chemistry
- Atmospheric radiation
- Atmospheric transport processes
- Climate change
- Climate dynamics
- Climate futures and sustainability
- Climate and societal dynamics
- Cloud dynamics
- Cloud and precipitation physics
- Cumulus convection and cloud dynamics
- General circulation modeling
- Global scale circulations
- Global and regional climatology
- Mesoscale meteorology
- Mesoscale modeling
- Physical oceanography
- Radar meteorology
- Radiation theory
- Remote sensing
- Satellite meteorology
- Theoretical and dynamic meteorology
- Tropical meteorology and tropical cyclones
Next Steps
- Contact your department representative or request more program information.
- Check out department requirements and resources from your department’s website.
- When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application.
Requirements
Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.
Student Employment
Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.
Financial Aid
- Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
- Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.