Associates of Applied Science Degree (AASD)
Aviation Technology
An aviation degree enhances your opportunity for career advancement. The Boeing 2024 Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts 690,000 new maintenance technician jobs worldwide in the next 20 years. The AASD prepares graduates for an aviation career.
Possible Aviation Career Options- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Line Maintenance Technician
- Engine Overhauls
- Helicopter Mechanic
- Meaningful Classroom Experience
- Hands on Training Lab
- Courses Taught by Industry Professionals
- 62 Semester Credits Earned
- Small Class Size and Tutoring Available
- No Scheduled Weekend Courses
- Veteran Friendly Culture
- Airplanes, Helicopters, Engines and Equipment
- Certified Testing Center Onsite
- Career Placement Assistance
The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AASD) in Aviation Technology provides a general undergraduate education in aviation and increases the potential for career advancement. Students qualify for a wide variety of careers in the Aviation / Aerospace industry, or for those students who are employed in an aviation-related area; this degree will provide the knowledge and college credentials needed to be competitive for advancement or promotion. The AASD Program is 24 months.
General Education Course RequirementsEnglish / Communications 6 SH
- ENGL 221 English Composition I
- ENGL 222 English Composition II
- ENGL 223 Technical Report Writing
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: English/Communications other than Intro
Humanities / Arts 3 SH
- SPCH 224 Public Speaking or
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: Foreign Language, Literature, Music Philosophy, Speech, Religious Studies, Humanities, Art, Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Photography, Communications
Behavioral / Social Sciences 3 SH
- PSYC 216 Introduction to Psychology
- SOCI 218 Introduction to Sociology
- ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics or
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography (excluding Physical), Government, Health and Wellness, History, Human Relations, Political Science
Natural / Applied Sciences 3 SH
- PHYS 210 Applied Physics or
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geology, Natural Science, Physical Geography, Physical Science, Physics, Physiology, Plant Sciences, Zoology, Logistics
Business / Computer Science 3 SH
- BUSI 103 Introduction to Business
- COMP 101 Introduction to Computers
- ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting
- ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting II
- BUSI 104 Business Law
- MRKT 225 Principles of Marketing
- MGMT 201 Principles of Management or
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: Accounting, Management, Marketing, Business, or Computer Sciences
Mathematics 3 SH
- MATH 201 College Algebra I
- MATH 202 College Algebra II or
- One of the following acceptable disciplines: College-level Mathematics (that is not a remedial or preparatory course)
AASD Semester Credit Summary
- General Education Subtotal: 24 SH
- Aviation Concentration: 21 SH
- Open Electives: 17 SH
AASD Total Semester Hours: 62 SH
- Documentation should be submitted for credit review and substitution/equivalency eligibility.
- Requirements of 18 semester hours must be completed through NCI or an acceptable accredited institution, or examinations through DANTES or CLEP. NCI has no residency requirements for the AASD.
- For the Aviation concentration, FAA certificates, licenses, and/or military/civilian aviation work experience and training may complete requirements