Aviation Science and Technology, AAS (AVIST-AAS)

CIP Code: 490102

Program Description

The Aviation Science and Technology Associates of Applied Science program provides students with an education in aviation that prepares professional pilots who will be able to operate effectively within National and International Airspace Systems in the 21st century. This program prepares students for entry-level technical positions in the aviation industry. Students entering this program should have a strong desire to excel in aviation and acquire the skill sets of a professional pilot. This program is designed to accommodate students entering the program with or without previous flight experience and those students transferring from other universities. Graduates will be able to pursue entry-level careers that require an aviation-related degree flying single engine planes in areas such as: law enforcement, corporate or charter operations, cargo and passenger airlines, government contractors, survey pilots, and search and rescue operations.

Admission Requirements

Students must successfully complete first semester courses (AVI2000, AVI2001, AVI2002, AVI2004, and AVI2010), have a GPA of 2.5 or better, obtain class 1 medical certificate, and interview with First Flight check instructors and administration. Students must be United States citizens.

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.
Become proficient in flight navigation through dead reckoning, pilotage, and aircraft instrumentation.
Utilize modern technology to effectively manage professional flight operations.

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.
Become proficient in flight navigation through dead reckoning, pilotage, and aircraft instrumentation.
Utilize modern technology to effectively manage professional flight operations.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 19 Credit 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 one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

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 D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 4 Credit Hours

Students will select a Social and Behavioral Sciences course from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Element E - Natural Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Students will select a Natural Science course from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. The course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

PHY 1903 - Physics of Flight Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Major Requirements: 39 Credit Hours

AVI 2000 - Introduction to Aviation and Aviation Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
AVI 2001 - Private Pilot Ground School Credit Hour(s): 4
AVI 2002 - Private Pilot Flight Lab Credit Hour(s): 2
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 (IW)
AVI 2375 - Aviation Law and Regulations Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
GEO 4000 - Climate Meteorology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 3680 - Aviation Human Factors Credit Hour(s): 3

III. General Electives: 2 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 60 credit hours for an associate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 60 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 60 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.

Suggested general elective courses:

ASM 1717 - Humans and Machines at Extremes Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
KNH 2600 - First Aid and CPR Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 60 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.