Aviation Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is an option for students working towards a two-year degree and does not have the benefit of transferability for a Bachelor's degree at an institution offering a four-year degree.

It is very important to understand that if a student considers he or she may want to work towards a four-year degree, the AAS would not be appropriate.

The following is a listing of degree requirements for the AAS degree. These are the minimum listed requirements. Some classes such as English Composition I or College Algebra may require additional preparatory classes to achieve better success in the required class. It is recommended that interested students contact the NWACC testing center to schedule an assessment (Asset Test) of your individual capabilities prior to registration. That phone number is (501)619-4317.

GENERAL ED REQUIRED COURSES         (15/16 hrs)
      
        Credits Dept. Course# Course Title

3 CISQ 1103 Intro. to Computer Info.  OR

Computer Literacy
3 ENGL 1013 English Composition I
3 ENGL 1023 English Composition II OR
3 ENGL 2013 Technical Writing
4 MATH 1204 Algebra  OR
3 MATH 1103 Survey of College Math
3 Soc./Behav. Science elective

Supporting Competencies (8 hrs)
4 PHYS 2014 College Physics I
4 DRFT 1234 Engineering Graphics I

Technical Courses (37 hrs)
10 AVSC 1010 Aviation Maintenance  (10 hours)
13 AVSC 1013 Aviation Power  (13 hours)
14 AVSC 1014 Aviation Airframe  (14 hours)

61 TOTAL HOURS

Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance Management Option

As an aviation maintenance career progresses, some employees will be selected for increased responsibilities in management. The AS Degree in Maintenance Management is designed to give students a more well rounded education that will aid them in effective management of both human and physical resources. This is a transfer degree and is designed for students wishing to continue their studies towards a Bachelor's Degree.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES (36 hrs)
           Credits Dept. Course# Course Title

3 CISQ 1103 Intro. to Computer Info.
3 COMM 1313 Fund. Of Communication
3 ENGL 1013 English Composition I
3 ENGL 1023 English Composition II  OR
3 ENGL 2013 Technical Writing

4 MATH 1204 College Algebra
3 MATH 1213 Trigonometry
3 Human./Fine arts course
3 American History  OR
3 PSYC 2003 General Psychology

3 GEOG 1003 Physical Geography
4 PHYS 2014 College Physics I
4 PHYS 2034 College Physics II

AVIATION CORE (27 hrs.)
Aviation Maintenance Management Option

(AVSC 1010 prerequisite for AVSC 1013 and AVSC 1014)
13 AVSC 1013 Aviation Powerplant (13 hours)
14 AVSC 1014 Aviation Airframe (14 hours)

63 Total Hours

Associate of Science, Aviation Management Option

Aviation management opens several fields of employment to the student successfully completing two and four years of college. This program is designed for students wishing to transfer to Henderson State University for the full four-year course of study. The basic courses can be completed at NWACC.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES (36 hrs)
                 Credits Dept. Course# Course Title
 
3 CISQ 1103 Intro. to Computer Info.
3 COMM 1313 Fund. of Communication
3 ENGL 1013 English Composition I
3 ENGL 1023 English Composition II  OR
3 ENGL 2013 Technical Writing

4 MATH 1204 College Algebra
3 MATH 1213 Trigonometry
3 Human./Fine arts course
3 American History  OR
3 PSYC 2003 General Psychology

3 GEOG 1003 Physical Geography
4 PHYS 2014 College Physics I
4 PHYS 2034 College Physics II

AVIATION CORE (27 hrs.)
Aviation Management Option

3 AVSC 2113 History of Aviation
3 AVSC 2213 Aviation Safety
3 AVSC 2253 Aviation Law
3 AVSC 2283 Aviation Management

3 ACCT 2013 Accounting I
3 ACCT 2043 Computerized Accounting
3 BADM 2513 Business Organ. & Mgmt.
3 OSHA 2433 Safety Risk Management
AVSN 290V Internship (3 hrs)

63 TOTAL HOURS

Associate of Science, Professional Pilot Option

The Professional Pilot career field will have tremendous potential for employment across the next ten years. Current estimates show a need for a 50% increase in pilot hiring to fulfill airline needs across the next ten years. Men and women will be needed for these pilot positions in training and corporate flight departments as well as in charter and scheduled airlines. The military services will also be offering programs to recruit and retain a professional pilot force. This Associate of Science Degree is designed to articulate with a continuation of the education through Henderson State University towards a four-year degree.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES (36 hrs)
         Credits Dept. Course # Course Title

3 CISQ 1103 Intro. to Computer Info.
3 COMM 1313 Fund. Of Communication
3 ENGL 1013 English Composition I  
ENGL 1023 English Composition II  OR
3 ENGL 2013 Technical Writing

4 MATH 1204 College Algebra
3 MATH 1213 Trigonometry
3 Human./Fine arts course
3 PSYC 2003 General Psychology

3 GEOG 1003 Physical Geography
4 PHYS 2014 College Physics I
4 PHYS 2034 College Physics II

AVIATION CORE (27 hrs.)
Professional Pilot Option

3 AVSN 1003 Aeronautics
2 AVSN 1022 Aeronautics Lab
1 AVSN 1171 Pvt. Pilot Certif. Lab
3 AVSN 1073 Meteorology
3 AVSN 2223 Aerodynamics

3 AVSC 2073 Instru. Pilot Prep.
3 AVSC 2083 Instru. Pilot Lab
1 AVSC 2071 Instru. Pilot Cert.

2 AVSC 2052 Commercial Pilot Lab I
2 AVSC 2062 Commercial Pilot Lab II
1 AVSC 2031 Commercial Pilot Cert.
3 AVSC 2213 Aviation Safety



63 Total Hours