Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
WORLDWIDE / ONLINE
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
160 K Embry-Riddle alumni active in industries around the world who are making a difference here on Earth and beyond.
Reach New Horizons with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Reach New Horizons The online degree programs offered by the College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide are dedicated to helping you develop the skills needed to excel in your current profession or to launch a new career. Our courses, inspired by industry needs and real-world contexts, offer foundational critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, communication as well as scientific and cultural literacy skills. These courses are complemented by opportunities to gain vital practical experience in your chosen field through experiential learning. Our academic degree programs emphasize applied studies that implement state-of- the-art curricula to educate students for long-term success in their professions. College of Arts & Sciences faculty members are experts from diverse backgrounds who are deeply connected to their fields and industries. They bring their professional and research experience into the classroom to help empower student success and employability.
We are your destination college for multidisciplinary studies and impactful collaborative research as well as a national leader in general education, developing opportunities for our diverse student population to fulfill their educational goals and become responsive, responsible global citizens.
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Hello ...and welcome.
I am excited to welcome you to the College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle Worldwide — an international leader in online education in the aviation and aerospace industries, as well as in multiple interdisciplinary fields, including Emergency Services and Management, Homeland Security, Human Security and Resilience, Human Factors, Safety Management and Communication. We develop and deliver flagship academic degrees as well as research programs that integrate research, teaching and outreach into an interdisciplinary center of excellence. Concurrently, we initiate interdisciplinary programs and courses that invigorate the general education program, grounded in a valuable set of competencies for the aviation and aerospace enterprise and professional safety and security disciplines. My focus is to champion a collaborative effort to steer our college and the student experience to the next level of excellence, and I strive towards a shared vision from which all campus constituencies can achieve. I invite you to explore, connect and get involved!
Alexander Siedschlag M.A., Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
Online & On Your Terms Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s innovative approach to distance learning has made quality education accessible for students around the world for more than 25 years. Discover how an Embry-Riddle degree can enrich your future today! Undergraduate s A.S. in Emergency Management s B.S. in Communication s B.S. in Emergency Services s B.S. in Homeland Security s B.S. in Human Factors Psychology s B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies s B.S. in Safety Management Undergraduate Certificates s Emergency Management Leadership Graduate s M.S. in Emergency Services s M.S. in Human Factors s M.S. in Human Security and Resilience s M.S. in Occupational Safety Management Graduate Certificates s Human Factors s Occupational Safety Management
Embry-Riddle is an international leader in online education in the aviation and aerospace industry as well as in multiple interdisciplinary fields, such as Emergency Management, Human Factors, Human Security, Homeland Security, Safety Management and Communication.
96 % of Embry-Riddle graduates have a job or are continuing their education within a year of completing their studies
Explore our degree offerings! catalog.erau.edu/worldwide
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EXPERT FACULTY
Masterclass in Mentorship Expert Faculty Lead the Way
13 College faculty in funded research lead or support roles
EXPERT FACULTY
Opportunity in Experience
Debra Bourdeau, who earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Georgia, has been with Embry-Riddle since 2000 after starting as an adjunct faculty member at the Atlanta campus. She is now Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics, managing all curriculum and assessment processes in the College of Arts & Sciences and overseeing student success components, including the COMPASS mentoring program, the PATHWAYS program and the EQUATES mathematics resource center. Bourdeau is the principal investigator on a National Science Foundation grant to support her Humanistic STEM (H-STEM) project, a curriculum model that blends STEM and the humanities to reinforce the relevance of both. “My goal is for students to see the value in their full educational experience, from their general education courses, through their programs and into the workplace.”
Distinguished and Deliberate Highly motivated students like you benefit from the experience and expertise of faculty members who are passionate teachers, invested mentors and highly qualified industry leaders. Faculty at the College of Arts & Sciences also stand apart because of their diverse backgrounds and commitment to a comprehensive and global perspective on education, and all of them are adept at specialized as well as core learning concepts in our wide range of degree programs. Our faculty members come from aviation, military, mathematics, science, homeland security and emergency management, public safety, political science, public administration, humanities, communication and social sciences fields of expertise. They are critical thinkers who have made impressive footprints in their fields of expertise, and each of them has a strong desire and the right qualifications to share their vast knowledge with you.
Debra Bourdeau, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics
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DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY, DISASTER AND GLOBAL SECURITY STUDIES
Prepared for Global Response
Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies The mission of the Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies is to prepare students for current and future challenges through our widely recognized Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services and Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security, complemented by our Master of Science in Emergency Services and Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience programs. An Associate of Science in Emergency Management and an undergraduate certificate in Emergency Management Leadership are also offered. The curriculum teaches you how to address crises, emergencies and other security threats with a focus on prevention and recovery in an all-hazards context. Whether it’s understanding how people recover from disasters or avoiding future catastrophes, our global student body is trained to become future leaders in this vital and fast-growing field. The department further offers undergraduate minors in Emergency Services, Homeland Security, International Relations as well as Security and Intelligence.
25 % 4 to 25% predicted average yearly job growth rate in these fields through 2030
PROGRAMS Associate of Science in Emergency Management
This comprehensive program, rigorously based on the state of the art of pertinent academic and professional disciplines and skills, provides an all-hazards foundation of emergency management across the national preparedness cycle (from prevention to response and recovery) and includes Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).
Master of Science in Emergency Services
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services
The online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services is among a handful of programs to have regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, IFSAC accreditation and FESHE recognition. Students can select from specializations in Aviation Emergency Management or Fire and Emergency Services and receive National Fire Academy certificates for select courses.
Combining core scientific disciplines — physics, chemistry, psychology, sociology, engineering, systems analysis and research — delivered within a public safety framework, the online Master of Science in Emergency Services can extend your education beyond foundational fire and emergency services science, theory and practice. Emphasizing critical thinking, leadership skills and the latest industry and mission space innovations, this 30-credit program covers emergency services, hazard mitigation and preparedness, disaster response and recovery and homeland security.
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
The online Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security follows an all-hazards approach to the needs of the U.S. government and private sector. Combining general education with a homeland security core, available minors include Forensic Accounting, International Relations, Terrorism Studies, Cybersecurity and more. The program is the first of its kind accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education (CAEMHSE). Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency Management Leadership This online certificate provides an emergency management foundation while covering topics in leadership, planning, risk management and the processes of the National Response Framework (NRF) and Incident Command System (ICS). Students choose one of several "leadership focus area" courses to complete.
Master of Science in Human Security & Resilience
Our online Master of Science in Human Security & Resilience is a 30-credit program designed for ambitious students as well as working professionals who want to transition into new roles within their current fields. The program provides students with the awareness and understanding of the impact of threats to society, such as extreme weather, environmental degradation, financial recession, terrorism and health epidemics. Join a multi- disciplinary exploration of the interplay between economic, food, health, environmental, personal, community and political security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION
Gaining a Profound Understanding
Department of Humanities and Communication
The Department of Humanities and Communication focuses on helping students achieve proficiency in the core skills of communication, critical thinking, information literacy, cultural literacy and collaborative learning. The coursework is designed to boost your competency in oral and written communication and in evaluating information, enabling you to develop the critical thinking skills to appreciate the complexity of the human experience expressed in literature, philosophy, aesthetics and culture. The department also offers undergraduate minors in Communication, Crisis, Risk and Resilience Communication as well as Humanistic STEM.
PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Communication
The evolution of information delivery is creating new opportunities across every industry, and the need for skilled communicators who can analyze complex information and craft effective messages more relevant than ever. This online degree helps you understand how to interpret technological and scientific topics across all media types. This program offers two specializations: Aviation, Science & Technology Communication s Focuses on the nexus of communication in aviation, science and technology contexts. Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication s Explores the intersections between communication and safe and secure societies and industries, while providing a foundation in communication for risk management, crisis response and fostering resilience in multidisciplinary contexts.
8 % Predicted growth in media and communication jobs between 2023 and 2033. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics $ 80,050 Median pay for a technical writer in 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
MINORS
Minors in the College of Arts and Sciences Minor courses of study are academic programs designed to compliment a student's degree program and provide an opportunity to pursue offerings that support both personal interests and professional development. s Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation s Applied Data Science s Communication s Crisis, Risk and Resilience Communication s Economics s Emergency Services s Environmental Science s Homeland Security s Humanistic STEM s Industrial/Organizational Psychology s International Relations s Mathematics s Military Science s Military Studies s Occupational Safety and Health s Psychology s Security and Intelligence
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Critical Thinking for Global Impact
Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology The Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology designs and delivers undergraduate mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, biology, data science, environmental science and chemistry courses. In addition to five minors, the department offers the online Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. This flexible degree, designed with input from global corporate leaders, nurtures your critical thinking skills to help make the connections between science, technology and humanity, preparing you for a range of career options in aviation, aerospace, international business, communication or other related professions.
REFINE YOUR DEGREE WITH A MINOR
Having a declared minor can help you stand out to employers by highlighting additional skills that you have outside of your program courses. The Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology offers the following minors: Environmental Science Minor The Environmental Science Minor includes Earth systems, biological diversity, world resources (water, food, energy), global climate change, urban planning and sustainable development. This minor meets the growing interest of students and our industry partners in environmental responsibility and sustainability.
PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Our unique online Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics Minor The Mathematics Minor covers limits,
derivatives, integrals, multivariable calculus, first and second order differential equations, Laplace transforms and matrix methods of solutions. The minor supports a mathematics, science and technology emphasis highly desired in the aeronautics and technical industries. Applied Data Science Minor The Applied Data Science Minor covers extracting insights from structured and unstructured information to guide decision- making for businesses, industries and government agencies. The minor addresses the growing global use of analysis, visualization and statistics to make predictions that help institutions address challenges. Military Studies Minor The Military Studies minor is designed for U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy students who have earned 15 credit hours of Joint Service Transcripted American Council of Education upper-level recommended credit and are pursuing a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation Minor This minor is designed for students who are currently working in this field and/or aspire to be part of the airport industry. Students learn to understand the lifecycle and implementation of baggage handling systems and their relation to the overall airport system.
Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for those with an entrepreneurial spirit who will cross boundaries, make creative connections, be flexible in a changing career environment and become leaders in their chosen fields. You can structure this program to meet your needs and obtain the knowledge and practical experience today’s leading employers are seeking. The flexibility of the program allows students to design their own degree programs, including two minors and building on their individual strengths and interests. Depending on their choices, graduates can prepare for careers in aviation, aerospace, international business, communication, or other related professions. Graduates also emerge with a strong foundation for advanced degrees, graduate studies or even law school.
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN FACTORS, SAFETY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Advancing the Greater Good
Department of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences The Department of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences offer you knowledge that directly connects to your degree program and helps you build the skills that are sought by our industry and government partners. Our mission is to provide a bridge that links pure science with scientific processes that can be used to solve real-world problems. To complement its interdisciplinary degree program, tis department offers undergraduate minors in Economics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Military Science, Occupational Safety and Health and Psychology. This department also caters to research and teaching interests that span a broad range of fields and encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry to explore social, financial and environmental phenomena.
Master of Science in Human Factors
The rapid growth of technology in every industry demands an in-depth understanding of how systems and people work together, addressing human error to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and safety. The online Master of Science in Human Factors prepares you to ensure that human-centered concerns are given consideration during the design and development processes of systems, products and work environments. The program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).
Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management
The online Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management prepares students to manage safety hazards in occupational settings, including aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, the military and government agencies. The program is led by faculty who have proven expertise in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science and engineering, human factors and systems safety. The M.S. in Occupational Safety Management program is accredited by the ANSAC Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Safety and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.
PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Safety Management The online Bachelor of Science in Safety
Management is designed to create world-class leaders, managers and practitioners who want to design safer workplaces and address hazards in a wide range of global industries. Guided by expert faculty with vast experience in their fields, students develop technical understanding and expertise along with practical and analytical approaches to problem-solving that will allow them to address any industry-related safety challenges.
CERTIFICATES
Graduate Certificate in Human Factors The online Human Factors certificate program is designed to give a competitive edge to its graduates by equipping practitioners and researchers to critically analyze human performance capabilities, limitations and error across a wide array of industries and applications.
Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety Management
The field of human factors, rooted in understanding the interaction between humans and other system components, is becoming increasingly vital in our technology-driven world. With applications spanning across industries and disciplines, the relevance of an undergraduate program in this domain has never been greater. This online program helps ensure that future professionals are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to innovate and improve human-system interactions.
This online certificate program is designed to give a competitive edge to its graduates by equipping safety and health practitioners with safety and health management knowledge and skills to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent and control workplace safety and occupational health hazards within numerous industries to protect people, property, the environment and organizational operations.
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CURRENT RESEARCH
Pushing the Envelope of Possibility
Current Research Here are some of the recent and current research projects that involve students and faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences: s The Rise and Fall of the Veterans’ Airlines s Developing Autonomous, Targeted Feedback in Precalculus s Improving Undergraduate Student Persistence, Performance and Perspectives in Online Courses via a Community of Inquiry and Decreasing Students’ Cognitive Load s Effects of Institutional Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Undergraduate Faculty and Students Across STEM Disciplines s Examining and Addressing the Content Knowledge Development Needs of Florida’s Aspiring and Newly-Qualified Mathematics Teachers s Argumentative Knowledge Construction in Asynchronous Calculus Discussion Boards s An Empirical Study of the Evolution of Homeland Security Definitions in Federal Documents s Optimizing Human Performance in the Air Transportation Sector by Integrating Human Factors into Homeland Security Deterrence and Detection Procedures and Training
29 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNER INSTITUTIONS 15 FUNDED FACULTY RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2023 – 2024
Reach New Horizons With Research
The College of Arts & Sciences conducts basic, applied and translational research and engages in creative work; it provides mentored research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. In doing so, it fosters unique and innovative disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, approaches and applications to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), social and behavioral sciences, humanities and comprehensive civil security studies that have societal impact. Furthermore, the college serves as a hub for education, research and engagement with government and industry in security and resilience and builds focus areas in fields such as humanistic STEM and data science. Our federal research funding track record includes several National Science Foundation grants, ranging from providing support for online undergraduate researchers to our unique Humanistic STEM project, which blends humanities and STEM content to help build a future workforce with expanded creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Partnerships That Work for Everyone
At the College of Arts & Sciences, we are proud of our longstanding partnerships with major companies and key government agencies. It’s these vital relationships that help us design our academic programs to meet the challenges that industries face today, and they also drive much of the research we conduct to explore the opportunities of tomorrow. These affiliations, along with faculty members who are still deeply connected to their respective industries, give our students a competitive edge when it comes time to gain hands-on experience, land an internship or launch a career.
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VECTOR
EQUATES
Elevate Your Quantitative Skills EQUATES (Everything Quantitative for Teachers and Students) is a new developing initiative in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology that will help both faculty and students through its four quadrants: I.) videos to support teaching and learning, II.) a virtual peer tutoring center, III.) professional development workshops for sharing best practices for using calculators, equation editors and other computer software and IV.) research support. Starting activities include the creation of a searchable video repository, with unique videos created by Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology faculty, to be used by faculty and students in all College of Arts & Sciences departments and other colleges as well. Students and faculty can search for any videos that may aid with a topic that is causing struggle. As soon as the video repository is set up, peer tutoring capabilities will be added in the next implementation step for the initiative.
Trajectory for Student Success The College of Arts & Sciences offers the Virtual Environment for Communication: Teaching, Outreach and Research, or VECTOR, which helps support students and faculty in teaching, learning and research related to all forms of communication using our unique Virtual Communications Lab (VCL). The VCL provides free tutoring, workshops and online resources. Tutors can work with you at any stage of the composition process — from brainstorming a speech topic to helping design effective visuals for your personal website or e-portfolio. The VCL also offers a variety of resources with tips on topics such as grammar, presentation techniques and APA formatting guidelines that you can access anytime, anywhere.
Next Level Learning: Outside of the Classroom At Embry-Riddle, opportunities to develop and connect aren’t nice-to-have. They are must-haves. From custom counseling that puts your academic progress first to cutting-edge curriculum that leads to career advancement, Embry-Riddle Worldwide isn’t just keeping pace with the needs of today’s learners. We’re setting it.
H-STEM
COMPASS
A Blend for the Future A National Science Foundation grant is helping an initiative from the College of Arts & Sciences expand the definition
Helping Students Find Direction The College of Arts & Sciences is home to the unique Center for Mentorship Programs and Success (COMPASS) to help guide you through the Worldwide educational journey and beyond. We offer three COMPASS headings to help you “Navigate Forward” to complete your degree and reach your personal and professional goals and the opportunity to build lifelong connections with faculty members and fellow students. s Cohort Mentorship s Peer Mentorship s Individual Mentorship In the past several years, COMPASS has helped students navigate personal, professional and academic journeys through mentorship and guidance. Student Marily Aguilar-Hernandez said about the skills she learned through COMPASS: They have “helped me so much that I am using them now in my everyday life.”
of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
education by incorporating humanities lessons that focus on communication, reasoning and creativity. The unique approach, called Humanistic STEM, or H-STEM, uses a blended curriculum to produce a more well-rounded — and marketable — graduate. The H-STEM model, developed by Dr. Debra Bourdeau, Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics, and Dr. Beverly Wood, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology, has proven so successful that the program earned a three-year, $291,000 NSF grant to adapt the model for other institutions. Students are able to take H-STEM courses and select an H-STEM minor. A yearly H-STEM Symposium is held on Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach, FL, campus. The H-STEM initiative is another example of how the College of Arts & Sciences is working to help students secure high-paying jobs by ensuring they have problem-solving skills that go beyond the STEM arena.
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FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE
Affording Your Future Financial Aid and Assistance
At Embry-Riddle Worldwide, we understand the importance of funding your education. When it comes to educational funding, you have options. You don’t have to let tuition, fees and other costs deter you from pursuing your goals or living your dreams. Together, we are committed to helping you by providing you with financial aid counseling and resources that can help you with your college decisions.
Types of Aid and Assistance Federal and State Grants
These grants are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. To remain eligible, you must make satisfactory academic progress and not be in default or owe a return repayment on a grant or loan. Institutional and Private Scholarships Like grants, scholarships do not have to be paid back. Visit the Scholarships page to learn more about the available types and whether you qualify for them. Federal and Private Student Loans A variety of federal and alternative loan options exist for students who meet diverse qualifications, including degree of study, past accomplishments, financial status and other such criteria. State Programs Each state offers its own range of scholarships and grant programs that you may qualify for through residency and meeting the outlined criteria.
94 % of Embry-Riddle freshmen receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans.
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NEXT STEPS | ADMISSIONS
Apply Yourself Admissions
Your Journey Begins Here! Embry-Riddle is here to help you complete your academic goals. Our team can explain application requirements, answer admission questions and provide general guidance through enrollment. We are excited to see your success as an elite, committed, diverse member of our Embry-Riddle family. Regardless of your stage in life, our support team is available and ready to help! Admissions Requirements Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University considers all aspects of a student's qualifications and offers admission to the most competitive applicants to build a talented, diverse and interesting class. Visit the Worldwide Campus Catalog to review undergraduate, graduate and international student admission requirements.
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