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 • Business Administration • Computer Science • Human Services • Individual Studies • Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences • Mathematics and Science • Performing Arts– Drama Music • Science • Teacher Education Transfer
The Honors Program The Honors Program enables students in the College’s Associate’s degree programs to enhance their educational experience at SCCC. Honors courses exist in a variety of subjects so that students from all of SCCC’s degree programs can benefit from them. For detailed information, please see Page 14 of the Catalog.
Aviation Science Associate in Science (A.S.) The Aviation Science A.S. program provides students with a pilot or non-pilot option which 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 Page 18.
Mission
rigorous academic program strong in mathematics and science. The Non-Pilot Option allows students to explore other possible aviation careers including Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, Accident Investigation and Aviation Administration. The Aviation Science program is designed to provide graduates with: • The tools necessary to act as a pilot in command and as safe professional pilots; • Realistic experiences that develop professional attitudes, behaviors and skills useful in the aviation industry; • Critical thinking and problem solving skills through the application of the Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) model and; • An opportunity to transfer to public or private four-year colleges or universities.
First Year
Pilot Option
Fall Semester CR AER 103 Introduction to Flight....................................... 4 AER 101 Introduction to Flight Lab................................ 1 AER 102 Aviation History............................................... 3 ENG 123 English Composition........................................ 3 Mathematics Elective (a)................................ 3-4 14-15 Spring Semester CR AER 140 Elements of Instrument Flight.......................... 4 AER 141 Elements of Instrument Flight Lab................... 1 PHY 106 Meteorology..................................................... 3 ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................. 3 Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-4 Social Science Elective...................................... 3 17-18
Second Year Fall Semester CR AER 200 Commercial Operations................................... 3 AER 228 Commercial Operations Lab I........................... 1 AER 210 Aviation Law.................................................... 3 Physics Elective (c)........................................... 4 Social Science Elective...................................... 3 Humanities Elective......................................... 3 17 Spring Semester CR AER 236 Flight Safety..................................................... 3 AER 229 Commercial Operations Lab II......................... 1 AER Aviation Elective(s) (e).................................. 3-4 Physics Elective (c)........................................... 4 Humanities Elective......................................... 3 CIS Elective (d)............................................. 3-4 17-19
The Aviation Science degree A.S. program allows students to investigate various career options in the aviation industry before transferring to a more centrally focused baccalaureate program. The Pilot Option program combines flight and ground training with a
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