Aviation (B.S.) - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview 2 | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 39-42 | |
| 1 | Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements |
| 2 | Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirement of RLGN 104 Christian Life and Biblical Worldview (4 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirement of THEO 104 Introduction to Theology Survey (4 c.h.) waived |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses 1 | ||
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Elements of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | Elements of Physics Lab | 1 |
| Major Core 2,3 | ||
| AVIA 105 | Aviation Survey | 3 |
| AVIA 211 | Advanced Aviation Theory | 3 |
| AVIA 242 | Advanced GPS Navigation | 3 |
| AVIA 245 | Aviation Leadership | 3 |
| AVIA 300 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| AVIA 305 | Airplane Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVIA 310 | Instrument Ground 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 315 | Commercial Ground 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 320 | Instrument Flight 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 325 | Commercial Flight I 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 326 | Commercial Flight II 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 327 | Commercial Flight III 3 | 3 |
| AVIA 340 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| AVIA 360 | Corporate and Business Aviation | 3 |
| AVIA 400 | Aviation Human Factors | 3 |
| AVIA 430 | Multi-Engine Theory and Advanced Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AVIA 455 | Turbine Engines and Jet Transports | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 5-14 credit hours of free electives | 5-14 | |
| Total Hours | 78-87 | |
| 1 | Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements |
| 2 | Students must hold a valid Private Pilot Certificate or have completed AVIA 220 Private Flight I (3 c.h.) and AVIA 225 Private Flight II (3 c.h.) prior to enrolling in any AVIA course |
| 3 | Advanced Standings awarded for FAA Certificates and Ratings |
| 4 | Choose one course from the following: Any 300-400 level AVIA course, AVIA 230 Unmanned Aerial Systems (3 c.h.), GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies (3 c.h.), GLST 220 Intercultural Communication and Engagement (3 c.h.), or any 300-400 level BUSI course (maximum of 2 BUSI courses may be applied) |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 30% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date