Program Overview

Overview

The University of Colorado Boulder offers a graduate certificate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) for current CU Boulder graduate students and nondegree ACCESS students with a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

To pursue the graduate certificate, students must meet the prerequisites, which include at least one year of calculus and one year of calculus-based physics.

Prerequisites

• Students must meet course prerequisites prior to enrollment.
• Most ATOC Graduate Certificate courses require at least one year of calculus and one year of calculus-based physics.

Program Requirements

• Students must satisfactorily complete 12 credit hours.
• The 12 credit hours consist of four ATOC graduate-level courses (those above the 5000 level) or their cross-listed equivalents.
• To satisfactorily complete a course, students must earn a grade of B or better.
• Note: ATOC 5000 Critical Issues in Climate and the Environment cannot be applied toward the graduate certificate in atmospheric and oceanic sciences requirements.

Completion and Certification

• During the final semester of coursework or upon completion of the ATOC Graduate Certificate requirements, students should contact the ATOC Graduate Program Assistant.
• The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, preparing them for careers in research, education, and industry.