The Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance includes a curriculum that combines general education and aviation maintenance core courses. Faculty members have industry experience and provide instruction in the examination, repair, and maintenance of aircraft. The program develops competencies aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Graduates are prepared for employment as aviation maintenance technicians. Applicants holding an FAA Airframe and Power Plant Maintenance Certificate may be awarded credit hours toward the degree.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus, the program is structured to allow flexible scheduling, enabling students to complete coursework in a range of settings and timeframes.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Apply aviation maintenance fundamentals, accepted practices, and global regulations in the industry.
Communicate technical and non-technical information and concepts in written, digital, and oral forms.
Synthesize concepts to define and solve problems in professional and personal environments.
Analyze historical events, cultural artifacts, and philosophical concepts.
Conduct research using appropriately cited primary and secondary sources.
Examine skills that promote professional and personal lifelong learning.
Use digitally-enabled technology and analysis techniques to interpret data and solve problems.
Analyze scientific evidence about the physical world and its relation to human values and interests.
Worldwide Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
36
Core Requirements
18
Program Support Courses
6
Total Credits
60
Program Details
The Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance requires successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Undergraduate Online program may complete the degree in 10 terms, or approximately two years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.
Students who hold a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Maintenance Certificate may be awarded up to 18 credit hours toward the associate degree or up to 39 credit hours toward a related bachelor's degree, in accordance with University policy. Students may also earn aviation maintenance credit as part of the overall curriculum, where applicable.
