May 20, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Broadcast Meteorology Minor

The Broadcast Meteorology minor is an interdisciplinary program between the Department of Geography and the School of Journalism and Media. Students will learn about meteorology, climatology, and weather forecasting, and develop skills to research, write, produce, and effectively deliver stories on camera.

Campus: Knoxville

Requirements:

The Broadcast Meteorology minor requires 20 hours of coursework.

Required Courses in Geography:

GEOG 131* - Weather, Climate, and Climate Change 4 Credit Hours
or
GEOG 137* - Honors: Weather, Climate, and Climate Change 4 Credit Hours
GEOG 334* - Meteorology 4 Credit Hours

Required Courses in Journalism and Electronic Media:

JMED 200* - Multimedia Writing 3 Credit Hours
JMED 230 - Multimedia Reporting 3 Credit Hours

Select one course:

GEOG 331* - Natural Hazards 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 434 - Climatology 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 453 - Extreme Weather Climatology 3 Credit Hours

Select one course:

JMED 336 - Video Production 3 Credit Hours
JMED 360 - Communicating On-Air/Online for Television and Radio 3 Credit Hours
JMED 380 - Media Graphics 3 Credit Hours
JMED 411 - Television News Reporting 3 Credit Hours
JMED 422 - Social Journalism 3 Credit Hours
JMED 450* - Writing about Science and Medicine 3 Credit Hours
JMED 451* - Environmental Writing 3 Credit Hours
JMED 456 - Science Writing as Literature 3 Credit Hours
JMED 460 - Advanced Television News Reporting and Producing 3 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .