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Aviation Science, Certificate of Proficiency

Requirements

The Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation Science is available for all UVU students with an aviation particular focus designed to provide high school students an opportunity to obtain a stackable certificate of proficiency with an emphasis in career and technical education while still enrolled in high school. This certificate is available from the University for college students/adults looking for basic entry-level skills leading to further academic advancement.

Total Program Credits: 15

Discipline Core Requirements:  15 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
HIST 1700 American Civilization AS 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL  
  STAT 1045  Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL  
  MATH 1090 College Algebra for Business QL  
AVSC 1010 Survey of Aviation Science QL 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  AVSC 1100 Ground I - Private  
  AVSC 2110 Aviation Weather  
  AVSC 2150 Air Transportation Management  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
  2. Completion of 16 credit hours in subjects included in the course list.
  3. All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
AVSC 1010 Survey of Aviation Science 3
HIST 1700 or POLS 1100 American Civilization AS or American National Government AS 3
  Semester total: 9
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
Complete one of the following: 3
MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL  
MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL  
STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL  
STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL  
MATH 1050 College Algebra QL  
MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL  
MATH 1090 College Algebra for Business QL  
Complete one of the following: 3
AVSC 1100 Ground I – Private   
AVSC 2110 Aviation Weather  
AVSC 2150 Air Transportation Management  
  Semester total: 6
  Degree total: 15

Department

Aviation Science

The Aviation Science department is in the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Aviation Science department, visit their website.

Aviation Science department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Investigate aviation/aerospace career opportunities and associated skills required in aviation preparation for aviation employment.
  2. Identify aviation applications including aerospace technology and terminology.
  3. Explain the aerodynamic principles of flight that affect aircraft operation.
  4. Apply knowledge of pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation in conjunction with the aeronautical charts, plotters, flight computers, and flight publications necessary for cross-country flight.
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