This program provides students with training and ratings/certificates for UAS Operation, UAS Maintenance, and UAS Manufacture to aviation and industry standards. Graduates obtain a Commercial Part 107 UAS Operator License and multiple Institutional CPC certificates aligned to UAS Industry needs.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 24,365
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,050
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Technology Fees: $ 1,260
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General Student Fees: $ 930
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Online Course Fee: $ 0
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,500 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 6,425
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Other Costs: $ 1,200 (Android Tablet, $200, High performance laptop, $1000 required)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Integrate unmanned flights into the NAS safely and effectively utilizing industry-standard documentation methods, including FAA waivers
PLO 2 - Safely and effectively plan and execute field missions in a variety of situations utilizing current unmanned aircraft systems
PLO 3 - Design, assemble, build, program, and fly hobby and commercial grade unmanned equipment
PLO 4 - Work safely and effectively within a crew/team environment utilizing a variety of current unmanned aircraft and equipment
PLO 5 - Apply the principles of photography and videography in unmanned operations
PLO 6 - Utilize spatial data and GIS technology to create deliverable geospatial products
PLO 7 - Effectively apply and utilize Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) strategies to ensure safe and effective UAS operations and procedures
PLO 8 - Utilize effective and industry-standard UAS maintenance procedures, operations, and documentation
Admission Information
There will be a separate program application submitted by the student to the Program Director, and approval is required to be enrolled in the Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems, AAS. More information can be found on the Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems website.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
WR: See Footnote 1.
MTH: See Footnote 2.
Program Core Courses
Electives
Option 1 (12 credits) - complete all of the following:
Option 2 (11 credits) - choose from the following:
Footnotes
1 – Any writing above WR 115 is also accepted
2 – Any Math (MTH/STAT) course higher than MTH 060 is also accepted
3 – AP 225 satisfies the Human Relations requirement
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- This is the parent program for Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Aerial Photography, CPC, Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Autopilot, CPC, Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Commercial UAS Operator, CPC, Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: GIS, CPC, and Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Maintenance, CPC.
Licensing and Certifications
- FCC Amateur Technician Radio License obtained after UAS 122
- Students will be prepared to take the FAA Commercial UAS (Part 107) Pilot License exam after UAS 123
- FAA Recreational UAS Operator Certificate after UAS 124A
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Students will be prepared to take the optional Pix4D Basic Certificate after UAS 230
Sample Term Planner
UAS Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.