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BS in Aviation Management

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Aviation Management is designed for aviation professionals interested in advancing from a technical position to a management or leadership role. The program is limited to students who hold FAA certifications. Equivalent military training may also be considered. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements:

Meteorology

CIS-1070 or above

MAT-1210

Higher Level Mathematics above College Algebra 

STA-2010

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

PHY-1160 or CHE-1220

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

  • Certification: FAA licenses or certifications in Flight, Maintenance or Air Traffic Control (equivalent military training may be considered).
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3
MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3
POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

EAS-1311Introduction to Meteorology

3

II. Aviation Management (59 Credits)

A. Professional Aviation Requirements (35 Credits)

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

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PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

-OR
CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

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PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

-OR
CHE-1220General Chemistry II with Lab

4

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-Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
TRSFR REQ.-Professional Aviation Requirements

21

Complete 21 credits in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Flight Technology, Air traffic Control.  This can be satisfied by professional certifications and licensing.

B. Aviation Management Electives (21 Credits)

AVF-3030Aviation Safety Management

3

AVT-3010Airline Management

3

MAN-4350Project Management

3

AVF-4720Airport Management I

3

AVF-4740Airport Management II

3

AVT-3050Airline Marketing and Customer Service

3

AVT-3060Crew Resource Management

3

C. Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-4010Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (16 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120