The future of the aviation industry depends upon maintaining the trust of the traveling public in a rapidly changing environment. Recognizing the importance of managing risk in this dynamic ecosystem, Embry-Riddle continues to invest in aviation safety establishing the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety as well as providing students will educational opportunities and the undergraduate and master’s degree levels. ERAU is the world-renowned leader in aviation and aerospace education, has deep connections with the defense and aerospace industries and is well-positioned to lead the way for our students in these industries and across private and public aviation and transportation safety sectors.
The BSAVS curriculum consists of 40 courses (120 credit hours) including general education, core classes, and program support. The curriculum introduces domains integral to aviation operations, including maintenance, air traffic control, airport operations, and flight operations. Next it addresses critical categories specifically related to safety, including weather, accident investigation, human factors and safety management systems. Finally, it introduces new areas of emphasis that are increasingly important in aviation safety, including uncrewed and autonomous systems, data science and crisis communications. Most importantly, all this material is constructed within and upon the student developing an essential understanding of safety leadership and ethics. The curriculum distinguishes ERAU from its competitors and provides students with the skills and abilities industry regards most highly.
BSAVS students who wish to continue their education to a master’s degree and fulfill requirements may enroll in the BSAVS to MSAVS 4+1 program as outlined in this program.
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BSAVS to MSAVS 4+1 Program
This program is for exceptional students who are committed to continuing their education through the Master’s degree. This fast-paced program allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety (BSAVS) and the M.S. in Aviation Safety Master of Science in Aviation Safety (MSAVS) in five academic years.
After spending three academic years in undergraduate-level study, BSAVS students who are accepted in the BSAVS-MSAVS 4+1 program option will be allowed to take up to three (3) MSAVS courses to replace an equal number of remaining BSAVS courses during their senior year. Before selecting the courses to be taken, students must confer with an advisor to ensure that the courses selected meet the program requirements. A grade level average of B or better must be maintained for selected MSAVS courses while enrolled in the BSAVS-MSAVS 4+1 program.
Students who fail in any of their selected MSAVS courses or fail to maintain a grade average of B or better while still completing BSAVS degree requirements will be removed from the 4+1 program option, have credit awarded to the BSAVS degree only, and may continue to complete their undergraduate degree program.
This elite program will challenge students and further develop their knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes in the concepts of aviation and aerospace safety while integrating their gained experience. Students will learn the theory and application of system safety and human performance, as well as the practical management of safety programs, safety data analysis, and accident investigation. They will hone critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while learning from experts in the field and collaborating with students from around the world. Subject areas include industrial and ground safety and emergency management as well as flight operations safety. This program will prepare students for careers in operations or safety with traditional employers such as major airlines, or with new entrants in unmanned systems or commercial space. Students will have the option to access Prescott campus facilities such as the crash investigation lab.
As a minimum to be considered for acceptance to this BSAVS-MSAVS 4+1 option, applicant students must hold at least a 3.00 GPA, completed at least 75 credit hours of the BSAVS program requirements to apply and demonstrated superior academic capability.
Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the 4+1 program.