Aviation Safety Minor

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This program serves as a foundation for those who desire to enhance their knowledge in aviation safety. Students are required to complete 18 credit hours from the courses listed below. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.

Program Goals

Graduates with a Minor in Aviation Safety will be able to:

Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices;
Demonstrate the application of business and risk management concepts;
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, hazardous materials, emergency management, ergonomics and/or human factors

Minor Requirements

Required Credits

AWS 201 - Introduction to Aeronautics Credits: 3
AWS 420 - Flight Safety Credits: 3
SAF 101 - Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Credits: 3

Select 3 Courses from Below:

SAF 110 - System Safety Credits: 3
SAF 241 - Safety and Security of Aviation Ground Operations Credits: 3
SAF 245 - Industrial Safety & Health Management Credits: 3
AWS 232 - Air Traffic Control Credits: 3
AWS 240 - Aviation Weather Credits: 3
AWS 415 - Seminar in Aviation Science Credits: 3
AWS 418 - Crew Resources Management (CRM) Credits: 3
AWS 425 - Aircraft Accident Investigation Credits: 3
AWS 430 - Flight Physiology Credits: 3

Note:

Students majoring in Aeronautical Science or Aviation Management must select courses not listed as requirements for their prospective degree programs.