Applied Science

Where human performance intersects with extreme environments. Study the effects of altitude, acceleration and microgravity to support crew health and mission readiness in aviation and spaceflight operations.

Explore airspace coordination through navigation, communication and radar technologies. Focus on maintaining safety and efficiency while developing the decision-making skills needed to guide aircraft in complex environments.

Coordinate flight operations through weather analysis, routing and regulatory knowledge. Support flight crews by evaluating conditions and making informed go or no-go recommendations that promote safety and schedule stability. Note: This program is offered alongside the pursuit of a degree and not as separate training.

Explore living systems through cellular biology, physiology and ecology. Focus on how biological processes impact environments, health and aerospace contexts. Build a scientific foundation that supports research, biotechnology, environmental work or medical pathways.

Where atmospheric science meets operational decision making. Study weather systems, climate patterns and forecasting tools. Apply analysis to aviation and environmental planning to support safety, routing and mission outcomes across weather-sensitive operations.

Explore intelligent systems through ethical reasoning and creative problem solving. Examine how AI interacts with human values, cultural impacts and responsible innovation. Prepare to guide technology development that supports society rather than replaces it.

Investigate celestial objects and cosmic systems through observation, physics and data analysis. Work with telescopes and imaging tools to study stellar evolution, planetary motion and galactic structure while developing scientific reasoning used in research and exploration.

Explore the universe through theoretical models and observational data. Study the behavior of stars, planets and galaxies along with the forces that shape them. Apply physics, computation and mathematical methods that support research in space science and cosmology.

Focus on preventing accidents and improving operational safety across flight and space environments. Study human factors, risk management, investigation techniques and safety program design to support organizations working to maintain safe and reliable operations.

Prepare to translate prior aviation maintenance experience. Focus on core airframe and powerplant competencies needed for A&P exams, helping you validate your skills for broader professional opportunities.

Explore how messages shape technology, society and aviation environments. You’ll study media, technical writing and digital platforms to translate complex information into clear communication that engages diverse audiences in aviation, aerospace and STEM-driven settings.

Dive into the mathematical and computational tools used across science and engineering. You’ll develop analysis skills in statistics, programming and problem solving that apply to real-world challenges in data-intensive and technology-driven fields.

Delve into computing theory, algorithms and software development in a high-tech environment. You’ll build foundational programming skills, tackle challenging problems and develop solutions that power aerospace, defense and global technology industries.

Prepare to communicate effectively under pressure. You’ll explore how messaging and media strategies support organizations in crisis, analyze risk communication frameworks and develop skills to support resilience in high-stakes environments.

Translate complex datasets into actionable insight. You’ll develop expertise in programming, statistics and visualization to extract meaning from information and support evidence-based decisions across business, engineering and aviation sectors.

Focus on modern fire and emergency response systems. You’ll examine leadership, risk reduction and operational planning through aviation and fire service perspectives, earning credentials recognized by national fire and emergency management organizations.

Explore the physical laws that drive innovation in flight and space systems. Study optics, quantum mechanics and instrumentation, applying physics to research and development projects that advance aerospace and technology.

Where financial systems meet investigation. Learn to detect, prevent and document fraud using accounting, auditing and analytical techniques that prepare you to support ethical financial practices and investigative processes.

Explore the science of evidence through DNA analysis, tissue sampling and crime-scene investigation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in advanced biology and forensics labs while studying the legal and ethical standards that guide evidence handling and reporting.

Study how human thoughts, emotions and behaviors connect with the law and criminal justice system. Explore the science of psychology — how people think, learn and make decisions — and apply it to real-world issues like investigations, trials and corrections.

Study how people interact with machines, systems and environments. You’ll apply psychology, engineering and design to improve performance, safety and usability across operations.

Explore cognitive, physical and organizational factors that influence performance. You’ll study perception, decision making and system design to enhance human efficiency and safety.

Where global stability meets community preparedness. Examine how nations and organizations respond to conflict, disaster and environmental change. You’ll learn to design programs that build resilience and reduce vulnerability in complex systems.

Focus on how psychology supports workplace effectiveness. You’ll study motivation, leadership, assessment and organizational behavior to apply evidence-based approaches that improve performance and employee well-being.

Build a flexible academic path that integrates multiple disciplines. You’ll combine coursework from science, business, humanities or aviation to align your education with your personal interests and career goals across emerging global industries.

Where weather science meets human impact. Study atmospheric behavior, forecasting and climate systems to understand how weather influences decision making worldwide.

Explore how organizations build safer workplaces. You’ll study hazard recognition, compliance and leadership while learning how to create safety programs that reduce risk and strengthen organizational performance.

Where planning meets execution. Study budgeting, scheduling and leadership strategies that help teams complete complex projects on time and within scope across aviation, engineering and business environments.

Explore how science and technology improve safety. You’ll learn about accident analysis, human factors and risk assessment to help organizations make data-driven decisions that protect people and operations.

Explore how simulation and design create interactive experiences. You’ll study modeling, programming and visual effects to build tools used in flight training, research, gaming and aerospace visualization.

Where flight meets the frontier. Study orbital mechanics, mission design and space systems management. You’ll learn how spacecraft are planned, launched and supported and how operations teams coordinate payloads, communications and safety for government, commercial and research missions.

Explore how matter and energy behave beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Study plasma physics, space weather and cosmic radiation while learning how physical forces influence spacecraft design, planetary systems and the broader universe.