Weather and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science in
Weather and Environmental Sciences
Advance your service or civilian career with a fully online BAS in Weather and Environmental Sciences—designed for military-trained weather specialists. Fully online!
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About Weather and Environmental Sciences
KEY INFORMATION: On this page, we detail the new Weather and Environmental Sciences major within the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program. The information presented about job prospects, skills learned, and relevant courses is current and designed with military-connected learners in mind.
Enroll in the BAS in Weather and Environmental Sciences to turn your military weather training into a fully accredited bachelor’s degree. This program prepares you for both military advancement and civilian careers in forecasting, climate analysis, and environmental operations. Build on the training you’ve earned at places like Keesler Air Force Base and gain critical skills to support national defense, public safety, and environmental resilience.
Earning your BAS in Weather and Environmental Sciences will build upon your military and technical training, including:
- Meteorological Data Analysis
- Climate and Environmental Assessment
- Weather Forecasting Techniques
- Operational Weather Communication
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- Natural Hazard Interpretation
- Critical Thinking in Earth Systems
- Military Protocol and Data Security
- Leadership in Weather Operations
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Courses
GR 1133/GR 1131 Weather and Climate, Weather and Climate Laboratory
4 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. One hour lab. Descriptive study of weather with the objective of gaining appreciation of the variety of atmospheric phenomena. Explanation of daily weather events, their causes and impacts
GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. Consideration of the current problems associated with the conservation of soils, forests, waters, minerals, and wildlife in the United States and the world
GG 3603 Introduction to Oceanography
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. A survey of the basic principles and applications of science to the study of the marine environment
GG 3613 Water Resources
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. Introduction to the location, use, recovery and environmental problems of surface and subsurface waters
GG 4333 Geowriting
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Prepares students to present geosciences information through research papers and other forms of professional communication. Emphasizes writing for careers or advanced study in the geosciences
GR 4443 Weather Prediction 1
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. Weather analysis and forecasting. Emphasis on local, short-term forecasting techniques, including temperature forecasting, precipitation forecasting, and convective forecasting
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
GR 4713
GR 4453 Weather Prediction 2
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours video and online. Continuation of GR 4443. Case studies of weather forecasts. Emphasis on special weather events and places
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
GR 4443
GR 4613 Applied Climatology
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Problem solving in today's world in topics such as bioclimatology, agricultural climatology and land use climatology
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
GR 1603
GR 4813 Natural Hazards
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Lecture
hree hours lecture. A survey of natural phenomena in geology, oceanography and astronomy as applied to meteorology. Detailed study of earthquakes, volcanoes, ocean movements, and solar activity
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GR 1114
GR 4913 Thermodynamic Meteorology
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. Examination of the meteorological stability within the earth's atmosphere. Focus on analysis of the various stability indices related to predicting severe weather
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
GR 4713 or GR 4733
GR 4923 Severe Weather
3 HOUR |
Starkville, Online
Three hours lecture. Descriptive study of severe and unusual weather across the earth. Explanation of variations in severe weather in both spatial and temporal scales
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
GR 4913
PCS 4112 Professional Success Strategies in Applied Fields
2 HOUR |
Online
Two hours lecture. Designed for students in their final semester of the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). The course focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for successful professional transition and advancement in applied fields.
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Tuition and Scholarships
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
Use our Tuition Estimator (2025-2026) to see how affordable your degree could be. Slide the notch to the number of credits you've already earned—which may qualify for transfer credit—to get an estimate of what your remaining degree might cost. This estimate is for tuition and fees only for the Online Campus Only. This estimate does not include housing, food, books, supplies, or costs of living. For a better calculation of your true cost, please visit MSU Student Financial Aid, use their TrueCost Calculator tool, and contact them for more guidance.
BAS Degree Requirements: Our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree requires 120 total credits. Use the slider to see your estimated cost based on how many transfer credits you bring in—the more credits you transfer, the fewer you'll need to complete at MSU.
Current Online Tuition Rates (Fall 2025/Spring 2026):
- 1-11 credit hours: $460.75 per credit hour
- 12-16 credit hours: $5,227.00 flat rate per semester
- Over 16 credit hours: Additional overload tuition at $460.75 per credit hour
Save Money with Full-Time Enrollment: Students who enroll full-time can complete their remaining degree requirements at a significantly lower total cost. For example, a student with no transfer credits taking 15 credit hours per semester for 4 semesters would pay approximately $20,908 in tuition and fees, compared to taking the same 60 credit hours part-time at $460.75 per credit hour ($27,645 total).
Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's MSU record after consulting with your advisor at Mississippi State. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.
Scholarships and other financial aid options (MTAG, MESG, PTK, Community College Transfer, Military) will reduce this total tuition and fees cost for the hours you will need to earn a BAS degree.
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