Aviation (B.S.) - Aviation Education Specialization

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Aviation Education program will be able to:

Program Outcomes:

• Apply their educational experience to the aviation profession.
• Demonstrate instructional knowledge in single- and multi-engine aircraft to the FAA commercial pilot standard.
• Demonstrate instructional knowledge by creating and teaching relevant aviation topics to colleagues.

Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) Accreditation Outcomes:

• Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
• Make professional and ethical decisions.
• Communicate effectively using written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively using oral communication skills.
• Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning.
• Assess contemporary issues.
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
• Assess the national and international aviation environment.
• Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
• Describe the professional attributes, requirements, or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers.
• Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations Describe related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
• Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
• Discuss the impact of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices, and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues on aviation operations.
• Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.

Additionally, all students will participate in a senior capstone course that is designed to bridge the gap between their educational experience and future career. Students are evaluated using direct and indirect assessment to assure competency within the profession using a comprehensive assessment plan.

Academic Requirements

Students must have a “C” or better in all AVIA prefix courses.

Requirements for Aviation Major - Aviation Education Specialization: 120 Credits

 Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

• Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6  
• Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3   
• Goal #3 Social Sciences:
  ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
    and
  PSYC 101 - General Psychology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
    or 
  SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
    
• Goal #4 Arts and Humanities:
  SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6
    
• Goal #5 Mathematics: SGR #5 Elective Credits: 3  
• Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
  GEOG 131 - Physical Geography: Weather and Climate (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4
   , GEOG 131L - Physical Geography: Weather and Climate Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 0 , 
  PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
   , and PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1   

College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements

• EHS 119 - EHS Seminar Credits: 2
• EHS 319 - Life, Love, and Money Credits: 2

Major Requirements

• AVIA 101 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: 1
• AVIA 150 - Introduction to Aviation Meteorology Credits: 2
• AVIA 170 - Fundamentals of Flight Theory Credits: 3
• AVIA 171 - Introductory Flight I Credits: 2
• AVIA 180 - Attitude Instrument Theory Credits: 2
• AVIA 181 - Introductory Flight II Credits: 2
• AVIA 200 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
• AVIA 201 - Aviation Weather Credits: 2
• AVIA 300 - Human Factors in Aviation Credits: 3
• AVIA 302 - Aviation Law Credits: 2
• AVIA 305 - Introduction to Aviation Administration Credits: 3
• AVIA 340 - Advanced Flight Principles Credits: 3
• AVIA 370 - Professional Pilot Theory I Credits: 3
• AVIA 372 - Professional Flight I Credits: 2
• AVIA 375 - Professional Pilot Theory II Credits: 3
• AVIA 377 - Professional Flight II Credits: 2
• AVIA 400 - Air Transportation System Credits: 3
• AVIA 440 - Curriculum Design in Aviation Credits: 3
• AVIA 450 - Methods of Teaching in Aviation Credits: 3
• AVIA 470 - Professional Flight Instructor Theory I Credits: 2
• AVIA 471 - Professional Flight Instructor Theory II Credits: 2
• AVIA 474 - Certified Flight Instructor I Credits: 2
• AVIA 475 - Certified Flight Instructor II Credits: 2
• AVIA 489 - Aviation Senior Seminar Credits: 3
• AVIA 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 3

Supporting Coursework

• ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
• LDR 210 - Foundations of Leadership Credits: 3

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.

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