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Apr 18, 2025
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Aviation, BS
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The Aviation BS degree is offered by the Department of Aviation and Technology . The curriculum provides a four-year pattern of coursework for those interested in the several different aspects of aviation. In addition to the required course work in general education, aviation, science and business, the student has the opportunity to choose one of four options - Professional Flight, Flight Operations, Aviation Management, or Maintenance Management.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
30 |
| Major Preparation |
20 |
| Major Requirements |
27 |
| Specialization |
43 |
| Total |
120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
Major-Specific Graduation Requirements
All courses in the Preparation and Required in Major (all courses in preparation, core, and concentration) must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better. With the exception of ENGR 100W which must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)
Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a grade of “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details. Of the 39 units, the following 24 units are not satisfied in the major: Upper Division General Education
Of the 9 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with a major advisor for details. American Institutions (6 units)
Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas. The American Studies sequence (AMS 10 /AMS 11 ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details). Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence. African American Studies (6 units)
Asian American Studies (6 units)
Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)
U.S. History and Government (6 units)
Complete One US1: US History Course
Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major. Major Preparation (20 units)
Accounting (3 units)
Complete one course: Physics (8 units)
Complete one sequence: Major Requirements (70 units)
To qualify for a baccalaureate degree in Aviation, students must earn a grade of “C-” or better in each required major and preparation course. Specialized Courses (43 units)
Choose one specialization. Professional Flight
Students in the Professional Flight option are required to select an affiliated flight school and earn three FAA pilot ratings. The costs of flight training are not included in the tuition at SJSU. Requirements for Minor in Business (6 units)
Business Elective (3 units)
Complete one courses: Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) coursework (30 units)
In order to complete this option, a student must complete an AS-level FAA-approved maintenance programs at an accredited community college, such as those listed below, prior to beginning upper division coursework. See http://avtech.sjsu.edu/department for more information. SJSU Required Courses (13 units)
The following courses are completed at SJSU. Total Units Required (120 units)
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