Degrees
Programs offered within the UVU School of Aviation Sciences are designed to provide an affordable, flexible way for students to earn a degree. All programs are offered online, in the traditional classroom, or a combination of both. Students are encouraged to speak to an advisor to determine which delivery method best accommodates their educational needs.
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Science - Professional Pilot
The Aviation Professional Pilot Emphasis prepares students for employment with airlines as well as private and corporate operators. UVU graduates are employed by U.S. and International airlines, cargo carriers, and corporate flight departments.
Degree Requirements Course Descriptions Flight Training
Program Learning Outcomes
- AV-PP-01 Students will satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers and skills of an instrument rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
- AV-PP-02 Students will manage all available equipment, systems and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
- AV-PP-03 Students will self-critique their ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action and make appropriate decisions.
- AV-PP-04 Students will produce professional quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.
- AV-PP-05 Students will demonstrate self-directed learning to complete a professional industry certification, training course or an approved internship program.
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Science - Aviation Administration
Students seeking non-pilot careers in aviation, or who wish to pursue helicopter or non-fixed-wing training, are best suited for our Aviation Administration degree. Completion of the curriculum will produce a well-rounded graduate with a combination of industry knowledge as well as general business management skills. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas within aviation and can be a useful bridge into graduate degree programs.
Degree Requirements Course Descriptions
Program Learning Outcomes
- AV-AM-01 Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and procedures to manage private and public aviation organizations and will be assessed through a comprehensive exam administered in AVSC 4900 Strategic Aviation Management.
- AV-AM-02 Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and procedures to manage private and public aviation organizations and will be assessed using an Aviation Technical Analysis rubric applied to scenario requiring competency of practical techniques learned in various aviation management courses.
- AV-AM-03 Students will evaluate market conditions in an aviation management simulation resulting in the execution of strategic and tactical actions.
- AV-AM-04 Students will produce professional quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.
- AV-AM-05 Students will demonstrate self-directed learning to complete a professional industry certification, training course or an approved internship program.
Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science - Aviation Science
Students graduating with an AAS or AS in Aviation may transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot, or Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration, for completion of a four-year degree.
Degree Requirements - AAS Degree Requirements - AS Course Descriptions
Program Learning Outcomes
- AV-PP-01 Students will satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers and skills of an instrument rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
- AV-PP-02 Students will manage all available equipment, systems and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
- AV-PP-03 Students will self-critique their ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action and make appropriate decisions.
- AV-PP-04 Students will produce professional quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.
