The Professional Aviation curriculum combines flight training with both aviation technical courses and non-aviation University studies.

The department offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in:

• Professional Aviation
• Aviation Management

Requirements for a Major in Professional Aviation

A major in Professional Aviation consists of 53 semester hours of aviation courses.  Every professional aviation major must have an approved minor, 21 semester hours minimum (or possess an associate degree).  Students are encouraged to select a minor that will provide a career enhancement option.  This minor will be declared by the beginning of the junior year.

Requirements for a Major in Aviation Management

A major in Aviation Management consists of 33 semester hours of aviation courses to include a Private Pilot Certification in addition to an intensive and directed curriculum of business and psychology courses designed to prepare students for managerial positions in the aviation industry. The focus is on flight operations management. The aviation management curriculum does not require a minor.

Requirements for a Minor:

Non-Professional Aviation Majors Non-aviation majors may obtain a minor in Professional Aviation. This minor consists of completion of the requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate plus 13 semester hours of upper-level aviation courses approved by an advisor. Requirements for a Minor: Professional Aviation Majors Aviation Management minor: This minor consists of 21 hours of aviation management courses and credit for an approved management internship.

Special Flight Fees

Additional fees are required for each flight course. A schedule of these fees can be obtained by writing the Department, or at Fees and Payment Schedule

***Please click link for the Registrar's Bulletin and select
 the bookmark for Chapter 14 for detailed curriculum information.***

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