Bachelor of Science in Aviation - Online
Online USA
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
19 Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 455 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* part-time | full time: USD 390 per credit
Introduction
Soar to New Heights with Liberty’s Online Aviation Degree
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation online program focuses on practical decision-making skills. These skills are essential for a fulfilling career in aeronautics. Whether you seek to become a commercial, military, or missionary pilot, our aviation science degree can help prepare you.
Liberty University has one of the largest flight schools in Virginia. You can be confident you will be studying under professors who possess superior knowledge and experience in the field. Through an aviation bachelor's degree, you can gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in the field of aeronautics. You can also learn the personal skills desired by the aviation industry that can set you apart from your peers:
- Character
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and team-building skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Aviation Degree?
Additionally, the School of Aeronautics has established strong relationships with numerous airlines across the United States. We have signed partnerships with several major airlines for students who complete Liberty University’s BS in Aviation program.
Your Liberty education can help you stand out in your field. Our courses combine Christian beliefs with aviation industry standards to teach and cultivate excellent flying skills in our students. Good airmanship encompasses the discipline, leadership skills, and character needed to excel in any aviation profession.
In your aviation science degree, you’ll be thoroughly educated so you can safely and efficiently operate and maintain air vehicles. You can build an understanding of the fundamentals of flying and how your aircraft works through this online aviation degree.
Liberty’s exciting online aviation major seeks to produce quality candidates who are able to exercise expert knowledge in their field. The goal of this pilot degree program is to equip you for complete career preparedness. We seek to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand the mechanics of flight and become a successful pilot.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year
First Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- ENGL 101: Composition and Rhetoric
- UNIV 104: Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning
- Communications Elective
- Math Elective (MATH 201)
Second Semester
- Elective
- Natural Science Elective (PHYS 101)
- PHYS 103: Elements of Physics Lab
- BIBL 104: Survey of Old and New Testament
- Information Literacy Elective
- Elective
Third Semester
- AVIA 320: Instrument Flight
- AVIA 310: Instrument Ground
- AVIA 342: GPS Navigation
- AVIA 105: Aviation Survey
- AVIA 227: Introduction to Risk Management
Second Year
First Semester
- AVIA 325: Commercial Flight I
- AVIA 315: Commercial Ground
- THEO 104: Introduction to Theology Survey
- Critical Thinking Elective
- Social Science Elective
Second Semester
- AVIA 326: Commercial Flight II
- AVIA 340: Aviation Weather
- AVIA 245: Aviation Leadership
- Cultural Studies Elective
- Information Literacy Elective
Third Semester
- AVIA 327: Commercial Flight III
- AVIA 300: Aviation Safety
- RLGN 104: Christian Life and Biblical Worldview
- AVIA 304: Aviation History
- Aviation Elective
Third Year
First Semester
- Aviation Elective
- AVIA 305: Airplane Aerodynamics
- AVIA 400: Aviation Human Factors
- AVIA 475: Aviation Physiology
- Elective
Second Semester
- Aviation Elective
- AVIA 455: Turbine Engines and Jet Transports
- Aviation Elective
- Aviation Elective
Rankings
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America.
Program Outcome
- You will be trained with practical and applicable knowledge in airplane aerodynamics and instrument panel controls
- You’ll learn the fundamentals of aeronautics, GPS navigation, and aviation safety
- You’ll study aviation weather and the workings of turbine engines
- You will have the ability to train under experienced leaders in the field of aviation
- You’ll go through a challenging and rewarding curriculum in our online aviation degree
- You may have the opportunity to participate in the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) Program
- Learn from aviation leaders, study flight, and become ready to be a pilot!
Scholarships and Funding
Liberty University Scholarships for Online College Students are Making College More Affordable
Liberty’s scholarship offers are designed to help online college students gain financial support through academic or other achievements and memberships. Each scholarship has unique requirements and deadlines. It is essential to keep these deadlines in mind as you apply for scholarships online to allow enough time for processing. Explore our various scholarships for online students below.
Review the Liberty scholarship packages below, and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities you will have to choose from.
- Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Missions Programs & Scholarships
- General Scholarship Rule (GSR)
Internal Scholarships for Liberty University’s Online College Students
Liberty University is dedicated to helping you find the best ways to pay for your online education. One way we do this is by offering scholarships specifically designed for our online students. The LU Scholarship team strives to help you pay for your online degree by guiding you through our options.
As a nonprofit institution, Liberty University will never charge you high college tuition fees to make a profit. We are dedicated to giving you valuable tools to help reach your future goals. That’s why Liberty University offers undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. The majority of tuition at Liberty University for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. Our low cost of tuition, available grants and loans, and scholarships can help you reach your education goals with fewer costs. As an online college student, you will have many options to complete your degree with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses.
We look forward to helping you pursue online education through our online scholarship offers!
Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Canadian Student Discount
- Children of Fallen Heroes
- First Responders Discount
- Heroes Fund Scholarship
- International Mission Board (IMB)
- Liberty Advantage
- Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
- Southern Baptist Seminary Scholarships
- West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)
- Word of Life Employees
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Certified flight instructor
- Commercial pilot
- Corporate pilot
- Military pilot
- Missionary pilot
English Language Requirements
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