Aug 13, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Aviation, BS

Degree Map

Aviation BS Degree Map

The Private Pilot program of study prepares students to become commercial pilots with careers in the aviation industry. Students will earn professional certifications and licensures, and they will acquire the skills needed to navigate support areas, including time, resource and safety management.

The Management Concentration for the BS in Aviation Science degree provides the breadth of knowledge needed to be successful in the myriad management fields within aviation. The degree provides a comprehensive background in aviation, management, emergency management and business. Graduates will have opportunities within airport management, safety, airline management and others. With this degree, you will become an integral part to the air transport system.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Communication - 010

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

INCM 1305 - International and Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

Mathematics - 020

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

Life and Physical Science - 030

Three hours from:

PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3

Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

Creative Arts - 050

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

American History - 060

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Government/Political Science - 070

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Social and Behavioral Science - 080

Three hours from:

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3

Component Area Option - 090

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
INCM 1301 - International and Intercultural Communication in Latin America Credit(s): 3
INCM 1302 - International and Intercultural Communication in France Credit(s): 3
INCM 1303 - International and Intercultural Communication in Germany Credit(s): 3
INCM 1304 - International and Intercultural Communication in Brazil Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3

School of Human Sciences Core Requirements

HMSC 1300 - Foundations in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3

Aviation Major

Required Courses

Thirty-seven hours:

AVSC 1200 - Private Pilot Ground Credit(s): 2
AVSC 1202 - Air Navigation Credit(s): 2
AVSC 1300 - Introduction to Aviation Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2311 - Aviation Meteorology Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2355 - Aerodynamics and Performance Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2370 - Aviation Safety Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2380 - Aviation Physiology Credit(s): 3
AVSC 3335 - Global Navigation Credit(s): 3
AVSC 3360 - Human Factors of Flight Credit(s): 3
AVSC 4301 - Aviation Law Credit(s): 3
AVSC 4314 - Capstone Directed Research Project Credit(s): 3
AVSC 4316 - Airline Operations and Management Credit(s): 3
AVSC 4371 - Advanced Aircraft Systems and Performance Credit(s): 3

Aviation Concentrations

Complete one of the following Twenty four hour concentrations.

Professional Pilot Concentration

Twenty four hours from below:

AVSC 1210 - Private Pilot Flight Lab Credit(s): 2
AVSC 2340 - Instrument Ground Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2341 - Instrument Flight Credit(s): 3
AVSC 2250 - Pilot in Command Credit(s): 2
AVSC 2350 - Commercial Ground Credit(s): 3
AVSC 3204 - Commercial Flight Practicum Credit(s): 2
AVSC 3225 - Multi-Engine Added Ground Credit(s): 2
AVSC 3226 - Multi-Engine Flight Credit(s): 2
AVSC 3237 - Certified Flight Instructor Flight Credit(s): 2
AVSC 3336 - Certified Flight Instructor Ground Credit(s): 3

Aviation Management Concentration

Twenty four hours from below:

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
AVSC 3322 - Airport Management Credit(s): 3
AVSC 4322 - Accident Investigation Credit(s): 3
CRIJ 3317 - Emergency Management Credit(s): 3
HAMG 2337 - Hospitality Facility Management Credit(s): 3
HAMG 4380 - Executive Strategies in Hospitality Administration Credit(s): 3
MGMT 2372 - Management and Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3

Support Area

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
and
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
ASTR 1103 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (Degree Works). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.