B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology is limited to FAA licensed airframe and power plant mechanics. Equivalent military training may be considered. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

 

CIS-1070 or above

MAT-1210

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra 

STA-2010

PHY-1150

PHY-1160

CHE-1210

NOTE: How Students Earn Credit om the program:

• Certification: FAA Certificate in Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics (equivalent military training may be considered).
• Students' areas of study are completed by the license, depending on the rating.
• A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

II. Aviation Maintenance Technology (59 Credits)

STA-2010	Principles of Statistics	3
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3
PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4
PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4
-TRSFR REQ.	General Aeronautics	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Airframe	12
-TRSFR REQ.	Power Plant Courses	12
-TRSFR REQ.	Avionics	6

Aviation Electives (9 Credits)

EGM-3310	Fluid Mechanics	3
EGM-3211	Thermodynamics	3

Take one of the following courses:

ELE-2110	DC Circuits	3
ELE-2120	AC Circuits	3

Capstone

APS-4010

Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120