Aviation-Flight Instructor Concentration, BS

Aviation Admissions Requirements:

• 2^nd Class Medical Certificate with a Student Pilot’s License from a FAA certified Aviation Medical Examiner
• MAT 030 - Algebra I 3 CR or waiver
• High School/Transfer GPA of 2.0 (“C” average) or higher
• Personal Interview with Program Coordinator
• Introductory Flight with Maine Instrument Flight

Bachelor Degree Requirements:

• Minimum 121 Credit Hours
• Writing Intensive Course
• Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.50
• 30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
• 9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
• Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.50

Program Major Requirements (76 Credit Hours):

• AVI 120 - History of Aviation 3 CR
• AVI 141 - Private Pilot Ground Training 3 CR
• AVI 144A - Private Pilot Flight Training, Part I 1 CR
• AVI 144B - Private Pilot Flight Training, Part II 2 CR
• AVI 145 - Aviation Career Building 3 CR
• AVI 150 - Aviation Weather Science 3 CR
• AVI 151 - Aviation Weather Lab 1 CR
• AVI 241 - Instrument Rating Ground Training 3 CR
• AVI 244A - Instrument Rating Flight Training, Part I 3 CR
• AVI 244B - Instrument Rating Flight Training, Part II 3 CR
• AVI 341 - Commercial Pilot Ground Training 3 CR
• AVI 344A - Commercial Pilot Flight Training, Part I 3 CR
• AVI 344B - Commercial Pilot Flight Training Course, Part II 3 CR
• AVI 320 - Aviation Law 3 CR
• AVI 380 - Human Factors in Aviation 3 CR
• AVI 420 - Homeland Security and Aviation 3 CR
• AVI 441 - Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor Ground Training 3 CR
• AVI 444A - Instructor Pilot Flight Training 2 CR
• AVI 444B - Instructor Pilot Instrument Flight Training 2 CR
• AVI 450 - Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance 3 CR
• AVI 460 - Aviation Safety Seminar 3 CR
• PHY 115 - General Physics I 4 CR
• PHY 116 - General Physics II 4 CR

Other Program Requirements (27 Credit Hours):

• ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR
• ENG 317W - Professional Writing 3 CR
• CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 CR
• MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics I 3 CR
• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 CR
• PSY 202 - Biological Basis of Behavior 3 CR

• Complete two of the following (6 CR):

• MAT 111 - Algebra II 3 CR
• MAT 112 - College Algebra 3 CR
• MAT 124 - Pre-Calculus 3 CR
• MAT 125 - Calculus I 4 CR
• MAT 126 - Calculus II 4 CR

• Complete one of the following (3 CR):

• COM 101 - Public Speaking 3 CR
• COM 102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 CR

General Education Requirements (40 Credit Hours):

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

General Electives (6 Credit Hours):

• Complete 6 credits of 100-level or higher general electives

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen.  To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy.  The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements.  To learn more, visit  www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/