Academics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a modern and comprehensive university offering several different degree options in aviation.

Aviation Flight AAS

The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Aviation Flight (AF) prepares students for careers as professional pilots. Students in the AF degree begin their flight training in their first semester and may begin working as Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) in the program by their senior year. Approximately 80% of students in the Associate of Applied Science degree program complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management as a 2 + 2 arrangement - getting both the AAS and the BS degrees in a four year period.

Aviation Management BS

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (AVM) builds on technical training in aviation maintenance, flight, avionics technology, air traffic control, aircraft operations support, military, and government agencies. Students in Aviation Management can tailor their studies to their interests, including airlines, general aviation operations, finance, safety, regulations, air traffic control, maintenance management, and airport management and planning.

Aviation Technologies BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technologies is designed to enhance technical training students have received in aviation maintenance or electronics. This technical training may be acquired through SIUC (FAA Airframe and Power-plant Certificate), at other post-secondary institutions, military, or other FAA approved schools.

MPA in Aviation Administration

Career goals to this concentration include airport management and planning, administration of aviation programs, government positions in aviation safety and regulation, interest in international aviation policies, and private sector aviation consulting firms.

Off-Campus Programs

SIUC Aviation offers degree programs in cooperation with numerous organizations throughout the country. This page contains a list of current locations as well as contact information for those locations.

Admissions

Information on admissions procedures specific to Aviation students.

Advisement

Various information on building a class schedule, and registering for classes.

Course Information

Information on individual courses including fee information, required textbooks and other materials, semester course schedules, and more.