Aviation Science, Certificate of Proficiency

Visit the Aviation Sciences Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation Science is available for all UVU students with aviation particular focus designed to provide high school students an opportunity to obtain a stackable certificate of proficiency with an emphasis in career and technical education while still enrolled in high school. This certificate is available from the University for college students/adults looking for basic entry-level skills leading to further academic advancement.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		15
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
or ENGH 1005	Literacies and Composition Across Contexts
HIST 1700	American History	3
Complete one of the following:		3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning
MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra
STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics
STAT 1045	Introduction to Statistics with Algebra
MATH 1050	College Algebra
MATH 1055	College Algebra with Preliminaries
MATH 1090	College Algebra for Business
AVSC 1010	Survey of Aviation Science	3
Complete one of the following:		3
AVSC 1100	Ground I - Private (Total Credits)
AVSC 2110	Aviation Weather
AVSC 2150	Air Transportation Management

Graduation Requirements

1. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
2. Completion of 16 credit hours in subjects included in the course list.
3. All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005	Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts	3
AVSC 1010	Survey of Aviation Science	3
HIST 1700 or POLS 1100	American History or American National Government	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
Complete one of the following:		3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning
MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra
STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics
STAT 1045	Introduction to Statistics with Algebra
MATH 1050	College Algebra
MATH 1055	College Algebra with Preliminaries
MATH 1090	College Algebra for Business
Complete one of the following:		3
AVSC 1100	Ground I - Private
AVSC 2110	Aviation Weather
AVSC 2150	Air Transportation Management
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	15

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005	Introduction to Academic Writing * or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts	3
AVSC 1010	Survey of Aviation Science *	3
HIST 1700 or POLS 1100	American History or American National Government	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
Complete one of the following:		3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning *
MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra *
MATH 1050	College Algebra *
MATH 1055	College Algebra with Preliminaries *
AVSC 1100 or AVSC 2110	Ground I - Private * or Aviation Weather	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	15

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Investigate aviation/aerospace career opportunities and associated skills required in aviation preparation for aviation employment.
2. Identify aviation applications including aerospace technology and terminology.
3. Explain the aerodynamic principles of flight that affect aircraft operation.
4. Apply knowledge of pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation in conjunction with the aeronautical charts, plotters, flight computers, and flight publications necessary for cross-country flight.