Aviation

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 7.41 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 18 k / Year(s)  
StudyQA ranking:2127 Duration:48 months

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Description

The Aviation Education Specialization is for students who wish to become Certified Flight Instructors and later be professional pilots in industry. Many of our graduates are in the airlines, military, government, and corporate workplaces. Top performing students of this specialization are often brought on as flight instructors in the SDSU program during their junior and senior years. It is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to instruct and improve the very program they are a part of. The SDSU Aviation Education specialization is now accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
Aviation Education Mission Statement

The Aviation Education Program at South Dakota State University is committed to preparing safe, innovative, professional aviation educators who enhance human potential through transdisciplinary, learner-centered education in South Dakota and beyond. We assure this by creating multiengine commercial pilots and instructors who are able to apply the general education core to the aviation profession.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee
  • USD 7407 Year (National)
  • USD 18044 Year (International)
Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements - Aviation Education Specialization

  • Introduction to General Aviation
  • Introduction to Aviation Meteorology and Lab
  • Fundamentals of Flight Theory
  • Introductory Flight
  • Attitude Instrument Theory
  • Aviation Safety
  • Aviation Weather
  • Human Factors in Aviation
  • Aviation Law
  • Introduction to Aviation Administration
  • Advanced Flight Principles
  • Professional Pilot Theory
  • Professional Flight
  • Air Transportation System
  • Curriculum Design in Aviation
  • Methods of Teaching in Aviation Credits
  • Professional Flight Instructor Theory
  • Certified Flight Instructor

Major Requirements - Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization

  • Introduction to General Aviation
  • Aviation Safety
  • Human Factors in Aviation
  • Aviation Law
  • Introduction to Aviation Administration
  • Air Transportation System

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

  • Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
  • The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.
  • Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.
  • Work Experience

    No work experience is required.


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    • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
    • ✔️ Experienced teachers
    • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

    📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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    Related Scholarships*

    • Academic Excellence Scholarship

      "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

    • Alumni Study Travel Fund

      Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

    • Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

      The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

    * The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

    Funding

    SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

    Accreditation

    South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:
    • Dedicated faculty and staff
    • Quality new facilities
    • Excellent student leadership
    • Shared governance
    • Partnerships with local community
    • Robust and Integrated assessment program
    • Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics

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