Online Aviation Degree?
12-03-2009, 06:29 AM
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Since the original poster asked about an online aviation degree, I'll assume that he already took it into consideration. Also, he may be hoping that his life experience will help toward finishing earlier.
Your point is a valid one and has been discussed in many threads.
Your point is a valid one and has been discussed in many threads.
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
Why does it have to be an Aviation degree? I don't know of anyone that would look down upon a pilot for having a non-aviation degree. In fact, it might be towards your benefit to have something else. I always refer to my degree as my B.S. in BS. Doesn't do anything besides say I have a degree, outside that it's worthless.
12-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gajre539
Yup, I went to one of their extended campus for undergrad and got 36 credits for having CFI certificates. Classes are once a week for 14 weeks. You can get up to 36 credits if you have 500 hours as a CFI or 1000 PIC. If you don't have it when you enroll, you can sign a MOU which states that you can't graduate unless you take 36 credits in classes or get the flight time.
I'm doing my Masters in Aeronautical Science through ERAU's online distance learning and should be done in Feb '10. I recommend the extended campus over online classes, the online stuff requires you to do a lot more work and reading compared to the extended campuses.
I'm doing my Masters in Aeronautical Science through ERAU's online distance learning and should be done in Feb '10. I recommend the extended campus over online classes, the online stuff requires you to do a lot more work and reading compared to the extended campuses.
12-08-2009, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Climbto450
I am getting my online master's in aviation management throught ERAU as well, it isn't as easy as I thought it would be. The classes are demanding and very challenging and have high work loads. I hope it is worth it. I hope to be done by the 2011.
12-09-2009, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wags3539
Switching over to the dark side I see...In all seriousness though I have considered going for a masters as well, and when the inevitable furlough comes I'll be sure to look a lot more closely into the matter.
12-09-2009, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Climbto450
Two reasons 1. It stand out on a resume and 2. it gives me more options then relying on flying for the rest of my life (which I hope it never comes down to that).
12-09-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Slice
Do you really want to walk into an interview and have to say you went to Everglade U? 
Caveat Emptor.
Caveat Emptor.
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
Why does it have to be an Aviation degree? I don't know of anyone that would look down upon a pilot for having a non-aviation degree. In fact, it might be towards your benefit to have something else. I always refer to my degree as my B.S. in BS. Doesn't do anything besides say I have a degree, outside that it's worthless.
I would like to get a degree in something different for the sake of being more diverse and "well rounded", but time and $ are two things I have to consider.
Any more info out there on Utah Valley University, or any school with online B.S. degrees for that matter? Thanks for everyone's input...
12-09-2009, 07:11 PM
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I received my AAS and certificates through traditional classes at a local state college and then finished up my BS with UVSC's (now UVU) online aviation program. Tuition was affordable and I was able to keep my full-time job. Didn't have any trouble at any job interviews. The guys who interviewed me at SkyWest were graduates from their aviation program as well which was a great conversation starter. The only thing I didn't like about the program was that the advisers weren't much help in getting information to me in a timely manner or helping me register for classes. I pretty much had to do all the dirty work. Other than that the classes were fine. I'm entertaining the thought of going back to school to get a masters degree in something other than aviation though.
12-10-2009, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by waflyboy
I'm curious: What do you believe your options will be? In other words, what doors do you think your masters will open as an airline furloughee?
05-17-2010, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyingPirate
Just finished mine from Mountain State University. Great program and the classes are very good. From my experience the Aviation department dean focuses on the Human Factors side of Aviation this is the type of training most do not get earning their certificates and/or earning a traditional Bachelors.
my BS. All classes are independent study. Start anytime and
finish before 16 weeks. Downside is 300 a credit hour. About $900.00
a class. Painfully....
To flyingpirate....
I have some questions for you. Can we share emails?
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