Psychology, BS, Aviation Psychology (GPS)

The Aviation Psychology (AVP) concentration focuses an undergraduate’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree on courses that prepare the student for an aviation-related career. Students will complete the ground school and flight training necessary to become a commercial pilot as well as round out their education with relevant theories from Psychology and the natural sciences. This scientific background would provide the student with an understanding of human cognition and perception and the implications for designing safe and effective interfaces between the human operator and a dynamic, complex, technologically rich environment. To add the AVP concentration to your degree program, speak to your advisor (cosm-advisors@wright.edu).

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Careers (Pick one of the Careers in Psychology courses) Credit Hour(s): 1
WSU CORE - Arts and Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU CORE - Additional Core Credit Hour(s): 3
If MPL <21, Register for DEV 0600, Foundations for Statistical Concepts (2 credits) and STT 1600, Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
If MPL =21, Register for STT 1600, Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

*Note DEV courses do not count toward 120 required credits.

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Term Two

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 1903 - Physics of Flight Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU CORE - Social Science (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Economics) Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU CORE - Global Traditions-Global Studies (IW,MC) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Term Three

AVI 2000 - Introduction to Aviation and Aviation Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU CORE - Global Traditions - Western History Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Term Four

AVI 2001 - Private Pilot Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2002 - Private Pilot Flight Lab 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 1350 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 3020 - Research Methods in Psychology II Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY CORE #1 - PSY 3210 or PSY3710 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE #2 - PSY 3110 or 3510 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Term Five

AVI 2004 - Private Pilot Flight Lab 2 Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 2010 - Air Traffic Control Basics Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE #3 - PSY 3210 or PSY3710 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE #4 - PSY 3680 or PSY3040 (Application) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU CORE - Natural Science #1 Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Term Six

AVI 2101 - Instrument Rating Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2102 - Instrument Rating Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU CORE - Natural Science #2 Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1160L - Intro to Comp Prog Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
PSY CORE #5 - PSY 3110 or 3510 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Term Seven

AVI 2201 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 1 Credit Hour(s): 2
AVI 2202 - Commercial Pilot Flight Lab 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
GEO 4000 - Climate Meteorology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE #6 - PSY 3680 or PSY3040 (Application) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Advanced Methods (IW) (Pick from PSY 3230, PSY 3530, PSY 3730) Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Capstone - #1 Pick from PSY 4200s, 4400s, 4600s, 4700s (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Note: Graduation Reminder - Apply for graduation this term.

Term Eight

AVI 2250 - Aircraft Systems and Powerplants Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2301 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2302 - Commercial Pilot Flight Lab 2 Credit Hour(s): 1
PSY Capstone - #2 Pick from PSY 4200s, 4400s, 4600s, 4700s (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 4020 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods and Experimental Design Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note(s):

DEV 0270 - Required for MTH 1280 if Math Placement Level score is <25. DEV 0270 credits do not count toward 120 Total.
DEV 0600 - Required for STT 1600 if Math Placement Level score is <21. DEV 0600 credits do not count toward 120 Total.

Additional Comments

Students are encouraged to join the Psychology Club, and, if they meet the eligibility criteria (Overall GPA 3.0, PSY GPA 3.0, 9 PSY hours, 45 total credits or 2nd semester sophomore status, and top 35% of class), Psi Chi - the National Honor Society in psychology. Joining these two organizations is a great way to learn more about psychology, to connect with other students, and to enrich your undergraduate experience. For more information stop by the Psychology Club or Psi Chi offices in rooms 349/351 Fawcett Hall or check out https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology/student-organizations