Aviation
The Associate of Science in Aviation and Bachelor of Science in Aviation are ideal for student pilots and working aviation professionals. Both degrees include aviation specific coursework that go beyond what you learn in flight school and permit the maximum allowance for college credit from FAA certificates and ratings.
Many of the courses required for the associate and bachelor's degree in aviation are offered through MSU's independent study program, which provides a high degree of flexibility for distance learners. General education requirements and additional coursework can be completed online or through other learning options.
Students with little to no flight training experience have two options:
- Highly motivated individuals interested in an airline career and willing to pursue an intensive accelerated flight training program are encouraged to enroll in the Airline Transport Professional Pilot Operations degree program.
- Those seeking a more traditional flight training experience should enroll in MSU's A.S. or B.S. in Aviation degree program. Mountain State University has partnered with the Cessna Aircraft Company to offer special incentives to Cessna Pilot Center students and instructors.
College credit for FAA certificates and ratings
MSU offers college credit for those hard-earned FAA certificates and ratings. A student can earn up to 45 credit hours based on the FAA certificates. Here are some sample credit hours available:
| Private Pilot | 6 |
| Instrument Rating | 8 |
| Commercial Pilot | 11 |
| Multi-Engine Rating | 3 |
| Flight Instructor | 8 |
| Instrument Flight Instructor | 4 |
| Multi-Engine Instructor Rating | 4 |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 6 |
| Airframe Mechanic certificate | 20 |
| Powerplant Mechanic certificate | 20 |
| Inspector Authorization | 6 |
Transfer credit from other schools
Mountain State University accepts qualifying transfer credit, so there is typically no need to repeat courses completed at other schools — and MSU does not charge to transfer credit. Plus, unlike other institutions, MSU does not charge for the credits earned through FAA certificates and ratings.
A Brief Message from Dave Robbins, Director of Aviation
Are you ready to join us? Our students and graduates work in all areas of aviation, from flight instructors to airline pilots, flying everything from military helicopters to corporate jets. But a college education does more than improve your chances at a good job. All those hours of study teach you about the people we fly with and the world we fly over. A college education is more than training; it is a broad base of learning that helps you succeed in life. So don't just live to fly, live to learn — and learn to thrive!
Frequently Used Forms
- Student forms - for the most commonly used forms such as: semester registration forms, independent study forms, add/drop schedule change, request for transcript, and withdrawal permit forms
- CLEP and DANTE tests
- Cougar Bookstore