Aviation Science and Technology, BS (AVIST-BS)

Program Description

The Aviation Science and Technology Bachelor of Science program provides students with an education in aviation that generates professional pilots who will be able to operate effectively within National and International Airspace Systems in the 21st century. This program prepares students to pursue an advanced career in the aviation industry that requires a degree and training in single and multi-engine operations, aviation instruction, and aviation management. This major stresses subjects associated with flight systems, propulsion, structures, and electronics. Students entering this program should have a strong desire to excel in aviation and will acquire the skill sets necessary to begin a career as a professional pilot in the airline industry. This program is designed to accommodate students entering the program with or without previous flight experience and those students transferring from other universities. Students will also become Certified Flight Instructors within the bachelors degree program, allowing them to acquire more flight hours.

Program Admission Requirements

Successful completion of first semester courses (AVI 2000, AVI 2001, AVI 2002, AVI 2004, and AVI 2010), GPA of 2.50 or better, obtain class 1 medical certificate, interview with First Flight check instructors and administration. Must be United States citizen.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Develop the skills to successfully adapt to regulatory policies, procedures, and evolving technologies in a dynamic fast paced operational environment.
Analyze and interpret data for problem-solving in ground and flight operations.
Identify modern-day challenges that affect the aviation industry.
Utilize modern technology to effectively manage professional flight operations.
Demonstrate the skill sets necessary to begin a career as a professional pilot in the airline industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Demonstrate the skills to successfully adapt to regulatory policies, procedures, and evolving technologies in a dynamic fast paced operational environment.
Analyze and interpret data for problem-solving in ground and flight operations.
Identify modern-day challenges that affect the aviation industry.
Utilize modern technology to effectively manage professional flight operations.
Demonstrate the skill sets necessary to begin a career as a professional pilot in the airline industry.

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Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours

Students will select one Element B course from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements list. Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the course chosen.

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

ASM 1717 - Humans and Machines at Extremes Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1903 - Physics of Flight Credit Hour(s): 3

Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 4 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3
One additional credit to reach 36 hours in the Core

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

Required Courses: 63 Credit Hours

AVI 2000 - Introduction to Aviation and Aviation Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2001 - Private Pilot Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2002 - Private Pilot Flight Lab 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 2004 - Private Pilot Flight Lab 2 Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 2010 - Air Traffic Control Basics Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2101 - Instrument Rating Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2102 - Instrument Rating Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 2201 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 1 Credit Hour(s): 2
AVI 2202 - Commercial Pilot Flight Lab 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
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
AVI 2350 - Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2375 - Aviation Law and Regulations Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 3001 - Certified Flight Instructor Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 3002 - Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 3250 - Air Traffic Control 2 Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 3501 - Instrument Instructor Ground School Credit Hour(s): 2
AVI 3502 - Instrument Instructor Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 3701 - Multi-Engine Commercial Ground School Credit Hour(s): 2
AVI 3702 - Multi-Engine Commercial Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 3750 - Advanced Aircraft Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
AVI 4001 - Multi-Engine Instructor Ground School Credit Hour(s): 2
AVI 4002 - Multi-Engine Instructor Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
AVI 4501 - Professional Airline Pilot Ground School Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 4502 - Professional Airline Pilot Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
GEO 4000 - Climate Meteorology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2600 - First Aid and CPR Credit Hour(s): 2
PSY 3680 - Aviation Human Factors Credit Hour(s): 3

General Electives: 21 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

This GPS is valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and is subject to change. This GPS is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.