Bachelor of Applied Science in Aeronautical Science
Green River College
Key Information
Campus location
Auburn, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
180 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,830 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Living Expenses $8865, Fees $603, Books $702, Total $21000
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Aeronautical Science prepares students for successful entry into careers in the fast-paced field of aviation. The aviation industry is rapidly expanding locally, nationally, and globally. The BAS in Aeronautical Science will prepare you for success in this career field.
Our program has been developed with the help and guidance of industry professionals. Classes are taught by teachers with extensive industry experience. The BAS in Aeronautical Science program's intent is to equip you not only with a specific skill set but also with a broad understanding of the industry's scope.
The Gators Aviation Club can broaden your experience through field trips, guest speakers, service projects, and seminars. You will be able to meet and build relationships with professionals from airline operations, airport management, pilots, air traffic controllers, aircraft dispatchers, and others. Networking opportunities to develop your own leadership skills are built into the program.
The classroom environment in the Aviation Program is also focused on practical experience. The flight simulators coupled with Certified Flight Instructors help you sharpen your flying skills before take-off. You will understand how to make aircraft fly when you build your own airfoil in the Aerodynamics class and use the wind tunnel to test its airworthiness. In the airport management class, you will research local codes and FAA regulations to put together a proposal for building your own airport. The air traffic control lab offers computer simulations of air traffic control scenarios where you learn the phraseology and procedures of the modern air traffic control system. And the Aircraft Dispatch program equips students to take the FAA aircraft dispatch test for direct hire by airlines as entry-level Aircraft dispatchers.
Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science program in Aeronautical Science is designed for students pursuing careers in the field of aviation. Successful graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills not only in their specific area of aviation interest but also develop competencies in aviation from business and management perspectives.
Graduates of Green River College’s BAS - Aeronautical Science program that are interested in becoming professional pilots may be eligible for the R-ATP certificate at 1,000 hours total time provided they completed their Commercial and Instrument Flight training and certification at an approved GRC Part 141 flight school.
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Curriculum
General Education Requirements (60 credits)
Communication Skills (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- ENGL 335 - Advanced Technical Writing Credits: 5
Choose one from the following:
- ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
- ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
- ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
- ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits)
- Any five-credit college level (MATH) course. Credits: 5
Humanities/Fine Arts/English (10 credits)
- Ten credits of Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution courses. Credits: 10
- H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
- H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Social Sciences (10 credits)
- Ten credits of Social Science distribution courses. Credits: 10
- S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
- S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
Natural Sciences (10 credits)
- Five credits of Natural Science distribution courses with a lab. Credits: 5
- Five credits of Natural Science distribution courses from List A or List B. Credits: 5
- N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
- N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
Additional General Education (10 credits)
- Ten credits of courses from the Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science distribution lists. Credits: 10
Core Requirements (45 credits)
- AVIA 360 - General Operations Aviation Management Credits: 5
- AVIA 370 - Aviation Safety Management System Credits: 5
- AVIA 375 - ICAO Operations Standards Credits: 5
- AVIA 380 - Aviation Career Development Credits: 5
- AVIA 385 - Airport Planning and Operations Management Credits: 5
- AVIA 400 - Airline Operations Management Credits: 5
- AVIA 410 - Aviation and Aircrew Resource Management Credits: 5
- AVIA 431 - Economic Impact of Global Aviation Credits: 5
- AVIA 490 - Capstone: Aviation Research Projects Credits: 5
Aviation Electives (10 credits)
Any 300 or 400 level AVIA or ASIM coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits at the 300-400 level.
Required Additional Credits (65 credits)
The BAS requires 65 credits of 100 level or higher courses from an appropriate Associate Degree to a total of 180 credits.
Program Outcome
- Prepare for a position in the aviation industry.
- Employ their understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles.
- Demonstrate their ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of aviation professionals through proficiency in the skills and techniques used in the aviation industry.
Career Opportunities
Our bachelor degree prepares students for careers in the following fields:
- Aircrews - as Pilots for Fixed Wing and Rotor Wing flight operations
- Dispatchers - for Commercial Airline and General Aviation flight operations
- Air Traffic Controllers - controlling the nation's air traffic as part of FAA En-Route Air Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACONs) facilities, and Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs)
- Airport Managers and staff
- Local, regional, national, and global Air Transportation System (ATS) Managers and staff
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAV/UAS) career areas