Aviation Associate Degree AI43 Coming in 2027

Students entering the AS in Aviation program complete a blend of general education coursework and specialized aviation studies, creating a well‑rounded academic foundation for careers in the field. Those who already hold the FAA Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings can apply their technical training toward the degree, allowing them to advance into broader aviation roles such as maintenance management, aviation safety, or operations supervision. This pathway strengthens both technical expertise and academic credentials, supporting long‑term growth in the aviation industry. Additionally, graduates would be eligible to articulate to select 4-year institutions without loss of credit and having met the number of credit hours necessary for a 2+2 transfer to an Applied Bachelor in Technical Management.

Curriculum

 

General Education Core

Area I – Language Arts/Communication (6 credits)

ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
ENGL 1102	Literature and Composition	3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences

POLS 1101

American Government

3

Select one course

HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3
HIST 2112	U.S. History II	3

Select 6 hours from courses below

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
ECON 2105	Macroeconomics	3
ECON 2106	Microeconomics	3
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
HIST 1111	World History I	3
HIST 1112	World History II	3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one

MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills/Reasoning	3
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Area III Elective- 4 credits

BIOL 1111	Biology I	3
BIOL 1111L	Biology Lab I	1
BIOL 2113	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
CHEM 1211	Chemistry I	3
CHEM 1211L	Chemistry Lab I	1

Mathematics Options

MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills/Reasoning	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
MATH 1113	Precalculus	3
MATH 1127	Introduction to Statistics	3

Science Options

BIOL 1111	Biology I	3
BIOL 1111L	Biology Lab I	1
BIOL 2113	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 2113L	Anatomy/Physiology Lab I	1
CHEM 1112	Chemistry I	3
CHEM 1112L	Chemistry Lab I	1

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one

ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
ENGL 2110	World Literature	3
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
ENGL 2310	English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700	3
HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3

Program - Specific Requirements

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Choose any additional course from Areas I, II, III, or IV

3

Occupational Courses

AVMT 1011	Aircraft Maintenance Regulations	2
AVMT 1021	Aircraft Applied Sciences I	7
AVMT 2021	Airframe Sheet Metal	4
AVMT 2061	Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems	2
AVMT 2231	Gas Turbine Powerplants	4

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Length: 4 Term(s)