Aerospace Sciences - Professional Pilot

Location(s): Program-specific courses for this program are offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus. Program Description: The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Sciences degree is designed specifically for those students with a desire to work in various aviation-related careers. The program introduces students who are new to aviation to a wide-ranging sampling of the various sectors, but also allows students with a more focused approach the opportunity to concentrate on a particular area of interest. This program is intended to prepare graduates for a variety of supervisory, management, and leadership positions within the growing aviation industry at airlines, airports, aircraft maintenance, and repair and overhaul companies, etc. It is also designed to give current workers in the field advanced education to make them more competitive for promotion opportunities. Students select from one of two tracks: Professional Pilot track (S800A) or Aerospace Management track (S800B). Students who graduate from the Professional Pilot track who meet certain criteria may qualify for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (R-ATP) certificate with reduced aeronautical experience of 1,000 hours or 1,250 hours, depending on degree and number of credits earned. Students must first have a Commercial Pilot Certificate to apply for this track. Program Entrance Requirements: The Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Sciences uses a 2+2 model designed to provide individuals who have obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from a regionally accredited college or university the opportunity to further their education. Students may be required to complete lower division pre-requisite coursework. The Bachelor of Applied Science is an open access program designed for the adult learner who has earned an Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree and wishes to advance professionally. General admission to Broward College is required, and students will submit a supplemental program application. Applicants for the B.S. program should have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education requirements as part of their A.S. degree. The remaining general education semester hours (totaling 36) will be completed during the Bachelor of Science degree program. Students must meet all of the State of Florida Bachelor of Science general education requirements to be awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace S