A.S. in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

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The Associate of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems program provides a foundation in uncrewed systems usage. The curriculum supports the development of knowledge relevant to the uncrewed aircraft systems industry and preparation for further academic study.

At the Worldwide Campus, a range of online degree programs is offered with flexible scheduling. Students have opportunities to engage with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Analyze managerial aspects and their application to different uncrewed systems applications.
  • Recognize the fundamentals of uncrewed systems and uncrewed systems operations.
  • Identify task requirements under varying operational circumstances to select appropriate solutions during mission planning and execution.
  • Identify performance criteria to solve basic operational problem.

Worldwide Program Requirements

General Education Requirements36
Core Requirements24
Total Credits60

Program Details

The Associate of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems 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.

General Education Requirements

Communication9
Any Communication above COMM 106
Humanities - Lower or Upper Level3
Social Sciences - Lower Level3
Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level3
Humanities - Upper Level3
Computer Science/Information Technology3
Mathematics6
Any College Algebra or Higher Math Series
Physical/Life Sciences6
Any Physical Science/Physics
Total Credits36

Core Requirements

ASCI 202Introduction to Aeronautical Science3
AVSF 320Human Factors in Aviation Safety3
UNSY 205Applied Physics for Uncrewed Systems3
UNSY 220Uncrewed Aircraft Systems3
UNSY 313Uncrewed Maritime Systems and Applications3
UNSY 318UAS Robotics3
UNSY 322Operational and Business Aspects of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems3
UNSY 324Global Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations3
Total Credits24

Suggested Plan of Study

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
Any Communication above COMM 1063
Any College Algebra or Higher Math Series 3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
Any Communication above COMM 106 3
Any College Algebra or Higher Math Series 3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
Any Communication above COMM 1063
Computer Science/Information Technology3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
Humanities - Lower Level3
Any Physical Science/Physics3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
ASCI 202 - Introduction to Aeronautical Science3
Social Sciences - Lower Level3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Year Two

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
UNSY 322 - Operational and Business Aspects of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems3
Any Physical Science/Physics3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
UNSY 205 - Applied Physics for Uncrewed Systems3
Social Sciences - Upper Level3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
AVSF 320 - Human Factors in Aviation Safety3
UNSY 313 - Uncrewed Maritime Systems and Applications3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
UNSY 220 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems3
Humanities - Upper Level3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
UNSY 318 - UAS Robotics3
UNSY 324 - Global Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information