About the College of Aviation The College of Aviation (COA) serves its students with distinction while investigating and developing new educational methods and programs for safety and security professionals, pilots and meteorologists. The COA is composed of the Aeronautical Science , Flight , Applied Aviation Sciences , Safety Science and Aviation Safety departments, as well as the Robertson Safety Institute . The Flight Department serves as the laboratory component for the Aeronautical Science degree. The Aeronautical Science Department is home to our Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science (AS) program. The AS degree combines flight training with academic preparation in the technical and managerial aspects of aviation. This approach to aviation education provides students with added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills and knowledge required in today’s industry. Partnering with our Flight Department , students fly a mix of aircraft, many with advanced avionics, as well as several state-of-the-art flight training devices. The Applied Aviation Sciences Department houses three separate programs. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology (AM) prepares students for careers in meteorology, including weather forecasting, research, the military and aviation including dispatch. The program meets all the requirements for undergraduate study in meteorology recommended by the American Meteorological Society, the National Weather Service and the U.S. Air Force. Graduates also meet U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for the position of a meteorologist. The Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management (ATM) program is a hands-on degree program serving at the forefront of the industry, as students work with faculty and fellow students who have pioneered advancements in ATM technology. Lastly, the Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) focuses on civilian operations with special emphasis placed on the business and security applications of UAS. This major gives students a broad overview of UAS operations, as well as the basic technical knowledge they need to be successful.
The Safety Science Department is home to the Master of Science in Safety Science, which is designed to provide students with a practical course of study in aviation safety and/or occupational health and safety. The degree program produces safety professionals who are skilled in providing safety management expertise in a variety of industries through coursework in leadership and training. Safety implementation and compliance experts provide guidance in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety Health Administration, U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board regarding state health and workplace standards. Lastly, the Aviation Safety Department is responsible for administering Embry-Riddle’s Aviation Safety Program. The Aviation Safety Department takes a proactive approach to safety by emphasizing accident prevention, hazard identification, safety data collection and dissemination, comprehensive emergency response procedures and an active safety education program. To maintain accountability, the Aviation Safety Department is completely independent from the Flight Department , reporting directly to the Dean of the COA.
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