The non-thesis option is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in education, applied meteorology, computer applications in meteorology, or other areas within atmospheric science not specifically tied to research. The non-thesis option is not intended for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree afterward. Students who complete the non-thesis M.S. option and later wish to enter the ATMS Ph.D. program will be required to reapply for admission to the Department following standard University procedures. 

Students selecting the non-thesis option are required to take one additional approved quantitative/analytical course (4 credits).

Giving a departmental seminar is not required for this option.