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Aeronautics

The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation specific knowledge through aviation related course work. This combination of a student's aviation learning, aviation courses, business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social science, mathematics, physical science along with development elective courses will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation related field.

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AVIATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree component where students can select courses from various aviation related fields. In addition, the AOC portion of the degree is where credit for prior aviation learning is applied. 36 hours of credit is needed to satisfy the requirements of this portion of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the credit needed for this degree requirement may be awarded based upon prior aviation training or experience. To complete the AOC, in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation related), Aerospace Electronics, Applied Meteorology (aviation related) or Space Studies. Programs

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DEGREE INFORMATION

The Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked or desire to work in aviation related careers. For students with existing aviation related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student's valuable acquired experience through the award of advance standing priorlearning credit. The curriculum then builds upon those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation specific knowledge through aviation related course work. This combination of a student's aviation learning, aviation courses, business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social science, mathematics, physical science along with professional development elective courses will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation related field.

AVIATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree component where students can select courses from various aviation related fields. In addition, the AOC portion of the degree is where credit for prior aviation learning is applied. 36 hours of credit is needed to satisfy the requirements of this portion of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the credit needed for this degree requirement may be awarded based upon prior aviation training or experience. To complete the AOC, in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation related), Aerospace Electronics, Applied Meteorology (aviation related) or Space Studies.

EVIDENCE OF PRIOR AVIATION LEARNING
Applicants who qualify for admission to and matriculate in the degree program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. Applicants must be able to prove competence in an aviation occupation with authentic documentary evidence. Training and experience in closely related occupations can be combined.

Just as official transcripts are required to transfer credit from one university to another, original or authenticated documentation of prior learning from professional training and experience must be presented to qualify for Aviation Area of Concentration credit. Documentary evidence must be from objective third-party sources and clearly describe the applicant’s professional training, duties, and achievements in detail. Advance standing credit will be awarded in accordance with the applicable Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Curriculum Manual.

DUPLICATE CREDIT
Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that Aeronautics students have acquired through experience and training. Students who complete courses in the same aviation specialty for which they were granted Aviation Area of Concentration credit would be duplicating coverage of the same subject matter. Credit for completion of such courses will not be applied to degree requirements.

Credit for prior learning granted in the Aeronautics degree program is not transferable to any other Embry-Riddle degree program.

AERONAUTICS CURRICULUM
The curriculum to be followed by each student will vary depending upon any AOC prior learning or transfer credits granted.

CURRICULUM:
Aviation Area of Concentration 36
Advance standing credit and/or non-duplicating credit from AEL, AS, AT, FA, SF, SP, or WX courses.

Communication Theory and Skills* 9

Humanities/Social Sciences* 12
Lower-level Humanities elective 3
Lower-level Social Science elective (PSY 220 and/or Lower-level SS)) 6
Upper-level HU or SS elective 3

Computer Science Elective 3

Mathematics++ 6
College Algebra or higher level mathematics 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II, - or - MA 222 Business Statistics, - or - Higher level mathematics 3

Physical Sciences++ 6
Physical and Life Science elective 3
One course must include a laboratory.

Program Support 12
AS 254 Aviation Legislation 3
AS 405 Aviation Law 3
BA 201 Principles of Management - or -
BA 210 Financial Accounting 3
EC 200 An Economic Survey, - or -
EC 210 Microeconomics, - or -
EC 211 Macroeconomics 3

Professional Development Electives 21
Select from upper division (300-400) courses in AEL/AS/AT/BA/CS/EC/IT/LET/SF/STG/WX.

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 120

*Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified in the Aeronautics vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with permission of the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.

COMMUNICATION THEORY AND SKILLS:
COM 122, 219, 221, 222

HUMANITIES:
HU 140 to HU 146

SOCIAL SCIENCES:
LOWER-LEVEL: 100-200 level
UPPER-LEVEL: 300-400 level
HF 300, PSY 350

Dependent on the amount of upper-level Aviation Area of Concentration credit applied, some of the open or communications/humanities/social science electives in the B.S. degree may have to be 300-400 level courses to satisfy the graduation requirement of 39 credits of upper-level courses.

Cooperative Education credits may be used as open electives; however, assignments may not be in the student’s occupational specialty.

++ Students need to ascertain mathematics and physical science pre/corequisites that are required for other courses. For example, PS103/4 and MA 112 are required for many upper division AS and WX courses.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Aeronautics Degree Offers Many Career Paths

The type of position you should target depends on your background, experience, and what you want to do. Your strengths in the job-search market are the skills and experience you have acquired, combined with your education. Review what you have done in the past to identify those skills you can highlight for an employer.

Examples include: Management/supervisory skills, project management, planning and organizing capabilities, analytical skills, computer skills etc.

The following is a list of careers in aeronautics and in the aviation industry:

Aircraft Crew Member
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Maintenance
Manufacturing
Avionics

Electronics
Ground Support Services
Operations
Safety
Training
Weather

The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office

One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.

The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:

A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
Sample résumés and cover letters
Company profiles and employment hotlines
Cooperative education opportunities
Current job listings; and
A Web-based résumé referral service

A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year, dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information about their industry. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.

The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews, and résumé critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop a successful job search strategy.

More From the Career Services Office

Career Advisement
Several degree-specific program managers are available for assistance with career choice/change, exploration of career opportunities, and development of job search techniques.

Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is a library of information that includes addresses and information on potential employers, as well as information on hiring trends, salaries, and other career references. The Career Resource Center is continuously updated and expanded to meet student needs. The Career Services Web site also serves as a virtual resource center with links to job listings, salary information, sample résumés, interview preparation, and company Web sites.

EagleHire Network
The EagleHire Network allows students and alumni to submit résumés directly to employers seeking full-time and co-op/internship candidates. EagleHire is a free service and is available to all students and alumni of the University.