What type of classes or programs can a student expect if they wish to choose aviation as their destined field study choice? Let alone what type of mathematics and science classes will be needed to help the student move towards earning a degree in aviation? We will cover all of these topics with universities that are excellent choices for aviation students plus core classes and fundamental scholarships that are available.
First off, all students should expect to take classes in aviation mathematics and physics, fundamentals of electricity, and aircraft regulations. In their concentrations, many individuals will face other courses such as Private Flights, Commercial Flights, Aviation Technical Operations, and Aerodynamics.
The necessary core classes/programs needed for an aviation major includes:
- Aviation management
- Aviation Traffic I and II
- Aviation Safety
- Aviation Weather
- Management
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- International Business
- Business (nearly all business classes will need to be covered for aviation)
- Statistics
- Calculus
- Physics
- Introductory to aeronautics
- Humanities
- Communications
- Social sciences
- Physical sciences
- Math
- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- Meteorology I
- Meteorology I Laboratory
- College Algebra
- Introduction to UAS Operations
- Gas Turbine Engines
- Flight Physiology
- Human Factors
- Aerospace Law
- International and Long Range Navigation
- Crew Resource Management
- Aviation Senior Capstone
- Airport Planning and Administration
This is 1/3 of the list that incorporates that number of classes that will be needed for any student who wishes to graduate with a degree in aviation. As a matter of fact, this may just be able out of the toughest and most competitive majors any student will try out for. Nevertheless, if a student is willing to put everything they have into their studies and research, they surely will make an excellent academic aviation student.
Universities that are the best for aviation students:
- Auburn University
- Henderson State University
- Northwest Arkansas Community University
- Northcentral University
- Arizona State University
- San Jose State University
- Seneca College
- Concordia University
- Aimes Community College
- Colorado Northwestern Community College
- University of the District of Columbia
- Delaware State University
- Broward Community College
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida memorial College
- Lynn University
- Jacksonville University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Lewis University
- Indiana State University
- Quincy University
- Purdue University
- St. Cloud State University
- University of Central Missouri
- Elizabeth City State University
Now as one can see above, there are multiple community colleges listed. Luckily, with community colleges a student can either take their first 2-years at a community college and opt to transfer to another university after graduating with their Associate’s Degree.
Scholarships available for aviation students:
- Aero Club Foundation of Washington Scholarship
- Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarship (EAA)
- National Air Transportation Association Scholarship (NATA)
- National Business Aviation Association Scholarship (NBAA)
- National Gay Pilots Association Scholarship
- The Ninety-Nines Scholarship Foundation
- University Aviation Association (UAA)
- Women in Aviation, International
- Aviation Education and Career EXPO Scholarship
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association scholarships
- SMS-Pro Aviation Safety Scholarship
- The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships
- Whirly Girls helicopter scholarships
- Air Force Association Scholarship
- Aero Club of New England Scholarship
- Alaska Airmen Association Scholarship
- Montana Department of Transportation Scholarship
These available scholarships either will cover 50% or more of a student’s full tuition cost.
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i wanted to join aviation but lack of money led to my delay
i want to study physics there but i dont have money and passport
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Hi Stephen. Yes, you can, but you have to browse all of them on our web page and apply to the one that you find suitable for you.
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