What will I learn in a NevadaTeach atmospheric science degree program?

Students who complete this NevadaTeach program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science. This program provides students with a foundational background in atmospheric science. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school, or an immediate career in a STEM field.

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Why study secondary education and atmospheric science at the University of Nevada, Reno?

The atmospheric sciences program is interdisciplinary working with the Department of Physics and the Desert Research Institute (DRI)'s Division of Atmospheric Sciences. It is the only atmospheric sciences program in the State of Nevada.

Students have access to atmospheric sciences faculty who work with both governmental and private-industry partners on research projects. In a typical year, more than 100 entities will sponsor DAS research, and the atmospheric sciences students are actively involved in DRI’s research projects.

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Careers with a degree in secondary education and atmospheric science

Atmospheric science graduates have gone on go to excel in a wide range of exciting fields, including:

  • Weather forecasting
  • Renewable energy experts
  • Teaching in secondary education

You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno

76% of students receive financial aid

Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.

54% of all students graduate with no debt

That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.

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