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Associate of Science in Aviation
School of Business and Technology
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The Associate of Science in Aviation degree utilizes two components in establishing an educational foundation for the aspiring aviation professional. These components are:
| General education courses |
27 credit hours |
| FAA certificates and ratings |
40 credit hours |
This program is administered to each student individually using the individualized study method. It offers a high degree of flexibility but requires students to study as individual learners under the direction of a MSU faculty member.
The A.S. program in Aviation includes coursework in general education requirements and business management. Academic credit for FAA certificates and ratings can be applied to the program, with approved aviation electives for any remaining hours.
| General education courses |
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Communication Skills
(Introduction to Speech or Technical Writing courses) |
3 |
Computer Proficiency
Computer Information Systems or Computer Information Technology courses) |
3 |
| English Composition – ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 |
6 |
Humanities & Fine Arts
(Art, Literature, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Spanish) |
3 |
| Mathematics (MATH 102 or higher) |
3 |
Natural or Social Sciences
(Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology) |
6 |
| Business Law – BLAW296 |
3 |
| TOTAL General Studies Credits |
27 |
Aviation Courses & Credits
Mountain State University awards credit based on FAA Certificates and Ratings. To qualify for this program, a student must have FAA Ratings and Certificates equivalent to at least 25 credit hours.
FAA Certificates and Ratings
- Private Pilot Certificate (6 hrs.)
- Instrument Rating (8 hrs.)
- Commercial Pilot Certificate (11 hrs.)
- Multi-Engine Rating (3 hrs.)
- Flight Instructor Rating (8 hrs.) or AGI (6 hrs.)
- Instrument Instructor Rating (4 hrs.) or IGI (3 hrs.)
- Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (4 hrs.)
- Airline Transport Pilot Rating (6 hrs.)
- Type Rating (6 hrs.)
- Flight Engineer Certificate (6 hrs.)
- Airframe Mechanic Certificate (20 hrs.)
- Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (20 hrs.)
- Inspector Authorization (6 hrs.)
- TOTAL Credit from FAA Certificates & Ratings 25-40
| Aviation Electives (0 -15 hours) |
| AVIA 480 - Special Topics: Human Factors in Flight |
| AVIA 481 - Special Topics: Aviation Psychology |
| AVIA 482 - Special Topics: Aviation Marketing and Mgmt |
| AVIA 483 - Special Topics: Air Transportation |
| AVIA 484 - Special Topics: Aviation Leadership |
| AVIA 487 - Aviation Security |
| TOTAL Aviation Electives 0-15 |
| TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC CREDIT HOURS 67 |
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