BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

AERONAUTICS

Embry-Riddle's Aeronautics Degree Tailor-Made for People in Aviation Careers

Previous Experience Wanted

If you are already established in an aviation career but do not have a university degree, our professional aeronautics program is designed for you.

Embry-Riddle's program will prepare you for further career growth and increased responsibility by combining your previous aviation experience with our well-respected courses in aeronautical science, management, computer science, economics, communications, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical science.

Special Admission Requirements

The professional aeronautics program is reserved for those who can document that they have achieved a verifiable level of competence in any of the following aviation occupations or fields:

Aviation maintenance/manufacturing
Aircraft crew member
Air traffic control
Avionics and electronics
Ground support services
Safety
Training
Weather

B.S. in Aeronautics

The bachelor of science degree requires 120 credit hours, include the credits the university grants for a student’s prior aviation learning. Building on each student’s aviation specialty, the curriculum requires courses in communications, computer science, humanities, mathematics, and physical sciences to provide the basic academic education found in every Embry-Riddle degree program. The remaining component of the curriculum lets students select courses that fit the career path they have planned.

A.S. in Aeronautics
(closed to new students)

The associate in science in aeronautics requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, including the credits the university grants for previous learning from professional aviation training and experience.

Building on each student’s aviation specialty, the curriculum requires courses in communications, computer science, humanities, mathematics, and physical sciences to provide the basic academic education found in every Embry-Riddle degree program. The remaining component of the curriculum lets students select courses that fit the career path they have planned.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Let Our Program Take You Higher

Career Possibilities Many

The aeronautics degree is intended for people who work or have worked in aviation careers. The curriculum builds upon the aviation knowledge and skill students bring with them from their training and experience. This combination of prior aviation learning, required and elective courses in aeronautical science, business, computer science, economics, communication, humanities, social science, mathematics, physical science, along with professional development prepares graduates for career growth and increased responsibility.

AVIATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION
In the aviation area of concentration credit is awarded for prior aviation learning. Minimum and maximum amounts of credit are established for associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Associate Degree: Minimum 12 semester hours; Maximum 18 semester hours
Bachelor Degree: Minimum 18 semester hours; Maximum 36 semester hours

Shortages in the required minimum amount credit can be made up by taking Embry-Riddle courses in aviation-related disciplines. Sources of prior learning credit include the following:

1. Transfer credit earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities.
2. The recommendations published by the American Council on Education for U.S. military training and experience and training conducted by other government agencies and private organizations.
3. The university has also established prior learning credit for certain aviation licenses and ratings.

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 award of 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.

DUPLICATE CREDIT

Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed to teach the same skills and knowledge that professional 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 professional aeronautics degree program is not transferable to any other Embry-Riddle degree program.

DEGREE/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

AERONAUTICS CURRICULUM
The curriculum to be followed by each student depends on the amount of aviation area of concentration credit granted and whether the objective is the associate or bachelor's degree.

Suggested Program of Study

CAREER OUTLOOK

Professional 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 professional aeronautics and in the aviation industry:

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.

Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Cooperative education positions provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while earning college credit, learn about their chosen field, and establish contacts in the industry. Co-ops and internships are opportunities to earn college credit while gaining career-related work experience for undergraduate and graduate students.

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