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-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, 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-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

POS-1100American 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-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction 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-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Aviation Maintenance Technology (59 Credits)

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics 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-3310Fluid Mechanics

3

EGM-3211Thermodynamics

3

Take one of the following courses:
ELE-2110DC Circuits

3

ELE-2120AC Circuits

3

Capstone

APS-4010Current 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