BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

AVIATION ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (AES)

The AES program will give students the knowledge and technical necessary for the aviation and aerospace industry. Image courtesty NASA. The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Environmental Science (AES) is designed to develop leaders and global citizens for the 21st century by providing students with a multidisciplinary education including both theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of aviation environmental science. This degree gives students precisely the knowledge and technical skills needed to tackle the environmental and safety problems found in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Our graduates will be uniquely prepared to understand and function effectively in the complex and varied world of aviation environmental science. Our graduates will be able to secure positions in the fields of environmental consulting, aviation regulation, and consultation to industry and government, such as environmental Protection specialist for FAA, EPA, and OSHA, compliance officers in business and industry, federal and state air quality specialist, airports and municipalities environmental specialist. AES students will specialize in one of two career tracks: Applied Environmental Science or Environmental Management.

Archie Dickey

Associate Professor/Program Chair

Bldg. 74, Office #344
Phone: 928-777-3927,
E-mail: dickeya@erau.edu

BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

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The AES program consists of several components: general education, AES core, advanced AES areas of concentration, electives, and a co-op experience. The general education element provides the fundamentals in math, social sciences, computers, and communication. The AES core is designed to give the student basic science knowledge and demonstrate the ways in which business, economics, geography, and policy studies integrate with environmental aspects of their future careers. AES students are also required to complete a co-op experience prior to graduation. This experience will link their AES academic work with their professional future. The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Environmental Science (AES) requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours.

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