Create Solutions for Aviation Professionals
As the only program of its kind, the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Psychology integrates psychology, safety science, human performance, organizational behavior, decision making and air traffic operations to examine how people think, work and perform across complex aviation systems.
Students will explore the roles of pilots, air traffic controllers, flight crews and industry teams, learning how human behavior shapes safety, efficiency and performance in aviation. Graduates will be prepared for pathways in human factors, air traffic operations, pilot and crew training, safety, workforce assessment, user experience and graduate study in psychology, human factors, industrial-organizational psychology or related fields.
Program Details
Offered at the Prescott, Arizona, campus
At the Prescott Campus, you’ll join a close-knit community dedicated to advancing the human side of aviation. With access to dedicated faculty, industry-connected research opportunities and Prescott’s mountain setting, students are prepared to connect classroom learning with the real-world demands of aviation.
Our flight program, air traffic control labs, flight simulators, ergonomics and safety labs and experiential learning opportunities immerse students in a community conducting the kinds of operations seen throughout the aviation industry, allowing you to build knowledge and experience as an undergraduate.
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Credits121
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Methods of Study
- In-Person
Program Outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assess leadership skills, human performance, and occupational health within aviation and aerospace operational contexts. |
| 2 | Communicate research findings and aviation-related psychological insights effectively to diverse audiences, including industry professionals, regulators, and the public. |
| 3 | Apply professional and ethical practices, legal regulations, and industry standards to psychological work in aviation and aerospace settings. |
| 4 | Conduct empirical research on human performance, decision-making, and safety in aviation and other high-reliability environments. |
| 5 | Evaluate psychological principles and evidence-based practices in the design, implementation, and assessment of personnel selection, training, and crew resource management programs. |
| 6 | Apply human factors and safety science principles to optimize systems, environments, and organizational performance in aviation and aerospace industries. |
Curriculum
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 |
| Core Requirements | 60 |
| Minor/Electives | 25 |
| Total Credits | 121 |
Degree Requirements Description
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Psychology program requires successful completion of a minimum of 121 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters, or four years, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment.
Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University.
Students complete coursework in general education, mathematics and science, and psychological science. Completion of a minor is strongly recommended, but not required.
General Education Requirements
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
Communication Theory and Skills
|
9 |
| Humanities - Lower Level | 3 |
Social Science - Lower Level
|
3 |
| Humanities/Social Science - Lower or Upper Level | 3 |
| Humanities/Social Science - Upper Level | 3 |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
Physical and Life Science
|
6 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Core Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 387 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| AVSF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| AVSF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| HFCT 300 | Principles and Fundamentals | 3 |
| HFCT 307 | Performance Processes | 3 |
| HFCT 307L | Performance Processes Laboratory | 1 |
| HFCT 315 | Automation and Systems Issues in Aviation | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Professional Development in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 222 | Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 226 | Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences* | 3 |
| PSYC 315 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 320 | Aviation Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 323 | Research Design* | 3 |
| PSYC 323L | Research Methods Laboratory* | 1 |
| PSYC 335 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Training and Development | 3 |
| PSYC 350 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 370 | Occupational Health and Performance | 3 |
| PSYC 401 | Psychology of Leadership | 3 |
| PSYC 410 | Personnel Selection and Assessment | 3 |
| PSYC 445 | Tests and Measurements Theory | 3 |
| PSYC 490 | Psychology Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
* PSYC 226 and PSYC 323 / PSYC 323L are rigorous, foundational courses in psychological sciences and must be taken at ERAU to ensure students receive the highest quality instruction and benefit from the university's academic resources.
Minor / Electives
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minor or Open Electives | 25 |
| Total Credits | 25 |
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