Aeronautical Science, Aviation Education Concentration, M.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Aeronautical Science with a concentration in Aviation Education prepares students for careers in aviation education, training, and program administration. The program includes core courses in aviation history, safety management, and research, as well as education courses in curriculum development and educational foundations. Graduates are qualified for positions such as aviation trainer/educator, airport manager, and Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Aeronautical Science degree with a concentration in Aviation Education is designed to equip students for conducting aviation education, training, or professional development programs or administering such programs.

Program Outline:

• Core Courses (21 hours):
• AERO 6120 Aviation History
• AERO 6130 Aviation Safety Management
• AERO 6150 Aviation Industries
• AERO 6610 Introduction to Aerospace Research
• AERO 6611 Applied Statistics in Aerospace Research
• AERO 6640 Thesis Research (6 credit hours)
• Education Courses (6 hours):
• SPSE 6430 Introduction to Curriculum Development
• FOED 6020 Educational Foundations
• Education Electives (6 hours):
• SPSE 6520 Studies in Education: Curriculum
• SPSE 6250 Seminar in Curriculum Improvement
• SPSE 6900 Online Learning and Instructional Design
• YOED 6680 Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning
• Aerospace Electives (3 hours):
• AERO 6050 Aerospace Internship I
• AERO 6100 Aviation Education Workshop
• AERO 6170 Scheduled Air Carrier Operations
• AERO 6310 Introduction to Aviation Security
• AERO 6330 International Aviation Systems
• AERO 6350 General Aviation

Careers:

Potential career paths for graduates of this program include:

• Aerospace manufacturing manager
• Air traffic control manager
• Air carrier manager
• Airport manager
• Airport planner/designer
• Airport/air carrier security director
• Aviation regulations consultant
• Aviation trainer/educator
• Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector
• Fixed Base Operations (FBO) manager
• Logistics manager
• Transportation Security Administration manager
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
• AB Aviation
• Allegiant Air
• American Airlines
• Corporate Flight Management
• Delta Airlines
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal Express
• Lexington Blue Grass Airport
• National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)
• Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
• Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
• Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines
• United Parcel Service
• U.S. Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy)