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Mar 10, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Draft Catalog
Professional Flight, B.S.
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The B.S. in Professional Flight, with double major in General Business, B.S., provides students with a comprehensive education in piloting fixed-wing aircraft, combined with a strong foundation in business principles and Christian ethics. This program addresses the critical shortage of qualified pilots in the aviation industry, preparing students for diverse career opportunities while emphasizing service and integrity. Students will gain a deep understanding of core flight principles and technical skills necessary for safe and effective piloting. They will engage in hands-on flight training through a partnership with ARH Aviation, where experienced instructors provide practical instruction. Graduates will be equipped for various career paths, including commercial airline pilot, corporate pilot, flight instructor, agricultural pilot, air ambulance pilot, government pilot, and missionary pilot.
Student Learning Outcomes: The student learning outcomes for the B.S. in Professional Flight are as follows:
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate the ability to operate fixed-wing aircraft safely and effectively, understanding the fundamentals of aerodynamics, navigation, and aircraft systems.
- Analytical Skills: Utilize flight data and weather information to make informed decisions during flight operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Christian Ethics and Service: Articulate the importance of integrating faith into aviation practice, emphasizing stewardship, ethical decision-making, and service to others.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicate technical concepts related to aviation both in writing and orally, collaborating with peers and industry professionals.
- Global Perspective: Understand the role of aviation in global connectivity and its implications for international trade, travel, and humanitarian efforts.
- Business Acumen: Apply business principles, including finance, marketing, and management, to aviation contexts, enhancing problem-solving skills and preparing for leadership roles within the industry.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze and address challenges within the aviation industry using a combination of technical, analytical, and business knowledge to contribute to innovative solutions and practices.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Professional Flight
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University Core Curriculum - 36 or 37 hours
Program requirements satisfy 12 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum for on-campus undergraduate students. Program requirements satisfy 12 of the 49 hours in the Core Curriculum for online students. - The Intercultural Engagement elective area is satisfied by INT 4103 .
- The Mathematics elective area is satisfied by BUS 2193 .
- Six hours of the Social and Behavioral Sciences elective area are satisfied by ECN 2113 and ECN 2123 .
Core Curriculum Courses Business Department Core - 42 hours
Professional Flight (Fixed Wing) Core - 25 hours
Technical Electives
Three hours from the following Minor field, area of interest, or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours - 120
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