CURRICULA AND PROGRAMS TRANSFER CURRICULA The Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) is awarded in Humanities and Social Sciences and is designed to transfer primarily to a Bachelor of Arts degree curriculum at a four-year institution. The Associate in Science degree (A.S.) is awarded in Science and professionally-related programs and is designed to transfer primarily to a Bachelor of Science degree curriculum or, in the case of Performing Arts: Music, to a Bachelor of Music degree curriculum. Transfer Degree Programs • • • • • • • • • • • •
Aviation Science Biotechnology Business Administration Computer Science Criminal Justice Human Services Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences - Communication Concentration - English Concentration - History Concentration - Psychology Concentration - Sociology Concentration Mathematics and Science - Nanoscale Science Concentration Nutrition Performing Arts: Music Programming for Game Design Science - Biology Concentration • Teacher Education Transfer
Aviation Science Associate in Science (A.S.) The Aviation Science A.S. degree program provides students with a pilot or non-pilot option that will enable successful transfer into a baccalaureate program in the field of aviation. The pilot option provides students with substantial experience in actual flight training toward a Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating, a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate in conjunction with their A.S. degree. Flight laboratories are provided by Richmor School of Aviation at the Schenectady County Airport. Laboratory fees can be found with tuition and fees on pages 17-18.
Mission The Aviation Science A.S. degree program allows students to investigate various career options in the aviation industry and prepares graduates to transfer to a baccalaureate program by providing knowledge of basic science and mathematics principles and a solid foundation in aviation theory and practice, safety and management. The program prepares graduates to: Goal I: Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of aviation. Objective 1 Identify the essential elements of the national airspace system Objective 2 Apply federal aviation regulations Objective 3 Identify the role of airport operations and safety Objective 4 Identify how history and culture have affected aviation advancements Goal II: Demonstrate an understanding of aviation theory and practice. Objective 1 Apply flight safety principles Objective 2 Use scientific principles including physics and aerodynamics to solve aviation-based problems Objective 3 Use mathematical reasoning and problem solving to navigate Goal III: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. Objective 1 Select and use appropriate professional conventions in oral and written communication Objective 2 Formulate, analyze and evaluate arguments Objective 3 Locate, select, evaluate and use information in an ethical manner For Students in the Pilot Option Goal IV: Complete flight training. Objective 1 Acquire a Private Pilot’s Certificate, Aircraft, Single Engine Land (SEL) Objective 2 Acquire an Instrument Rating Objective 3 Acquire a Commercial Pilot’s Certificate, Airplane, SEL Admission Requirements: All Pilot-Option students must have an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of U.S. citizenship or completion of the U.S. Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements. To locate an FAA-authorized aviation medical examiner, please visit the FAA Web site at www.faa.gov.
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