College of Aeronautics Majors

Aeronautical Science

This Curriculum prepares the graduate for a career in the global aviation science and technology industry and government regulatory agencies. The graduate is provided a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical science, aeronautical technology, and the regulated international aviation industry.

Aeronautical Science Flight Option

This curriculum prepares the graduate for a flight operations career in the global aviation science and technology industry and government regulatory agencies. The graduate is provided a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical sciences, aeronautics technology, flight training and certification, and the regulated international aviation industry. On completion of the first two years of the curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, the student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aeronautical Science Flight Option degree.

Aviation Computer Science

This curriculum provides a strong background in computer science as related to several facets of the aviation industry, such as aircraft systems development, air traffic control, airspace management, information support systems, and aviation planning. Program content complies with standards of the FAA Airway Science Program.

Aviation Management

This program provides a comprehensive background in aviation studies, management and business, which is appropriate to careers in air transportation, air commerce, airport planning and management, and aircraft sales and insurance. An elective in this curriculum allows the student to take flight training for credit.

Aviation Management Flight Option

This curriculum prepares the student to become a professional pilot with a strong business and management foundation appropriate for careers in air commerce, airport management and aircraft sales and insurance. After completing the first two years of the curriculum with a GPA of 2.0 of higher, a student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aviation Management Flight Option degree.

Aviation Meteorology

This program provides a background in meteorology, aeronautical science and the appropriate physical sciences. A student completing the program meets the requirements of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for employment by the federal government as a meteorologist. Graduates are prepared for careers with major airlines, corporate aviation and the FAA, as well as international organizations.

Aviation Meteorology Flight Option

This program prepares the student for a career as professional pilot with a strong meteorological and physical science background. A student completing the program also meets the requirements of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for employment by the federal government as a meteorologist. Students are afforded significant flexibility in career choices upon graduation. On completion of the first two years of the curriculum and satisfaction of the associate degree core requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, the student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aviation Meteorology Flight Option degree.