jimbo2181 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hello all, I am looking into getting my Bachelor degree online. I know some schools give credit for previous certification and I would like to know if anyone here has gone down this route. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hello all, I am looking into getting my Bachelor degree online. I know some schools give credit for previous certification and I would like to know if anyone here has gone down this route. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim Check this; http://www.tesc.edu/ Click on: "Earning credit for what you already know", then "Aviation License and Certificates". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks Spike. I looked into them but it doesn't look like you can take all the classes online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks Spike. I looked into them but it doesn't look like you can take all the classes online. You could check out Utah Valley University, they have a bachelors degree in aviation administration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Just talked with them. No credit for certifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks Spike. I looked into them but it doesn't look like you can take all the classes online. Maybe I misunderstood. They offer Degree programs Online, which they’ll apply, credits for any previous learning i.e. Aviation Licenses. You should be able to apply these credits to any Online Degree Program you choose. Personally, I’d pursue a degree in an aviation “related” field rather than an aviation specific degree. But, that’s me…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam S Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 UVU does have the Professional Pilot program which gives you credit for your ratings, but it doesn't give you anything to fall back on if you lose your medical, etc. Thats why I switched over to the Amdinstrative prgram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helistar Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Arizona State University offers online degree programs... http://asuonline.asu.edu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC AV8R Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 jimbo2181, have you checked into Embry Riddle? A lot of members on this forum knock on Embry Riddle but I believe they have what you are looking for. I looked into ERAU a couple years ago. They give you credit for your certifications. I believe you can do everything online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helistar Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 ERAU Online Aviation Business degreehttp://go.erau.edu/general-aviation-business/ You can pretty much pick the school you want a degree from and they'll offer an online bachelor program... The question then becomes which one will offer course credit for certificates and work experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Maybe I misunderstood. They offer Degree programs Online, which they’ll apply, credits for any previous learning i.e. Aviation Licenses. You should be able to apply these credits to any Online Degree Program you choose. Personally, I’d pursue a degree in an aviation “related” field rather than an aviation specific degree. But, that’s me…… That's a good point Spike. I just assumed they only credited the training toward the aviation degrees. I will give them a call. UVU does have the Professional Pilot program which gives you credit for your ratings, but it doesn't give you anything to fall back on if you lose your medical, etc. Thats why I switched over to the Amdinstrative prgram. UVU will not give credit for helicopter ratings. They said because their program is geared toward fixed wing they will not credit rotorcraft... Which sucks. jimbo2181, have you checked into Embry Riddle? A lot of members on this forum knock on Embry Riddle but I believe they have what you are looking for. I looked into ERAU a couple years ago. They give you credit for your certifications. I believe you can do everything online. I talked to them a while ago when I was looking at pursuing this same thing. I was not too impressed by my first impression but I will call them up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 UVU will not give credit for helicopter ratings. They said because their program is geared toward fixed wing they will not credit rotorcraft... Which sucks. I believe you ended up talking to the wrong person. They keep changing thier programs, but the last time I talked to them I was assured that they would accept helicopter ratings for credit. The credit was for electives in the bachelor of aviation administration. I will look up the contact if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I am applying to them anyway. I will talk to the advisor and try to get a different answer. thanks Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I am applying to them anyway. I will talk to the advisor and try to get a different answer. thanks Gary. No problem. You want to try to get ahold of Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam S Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 They do keep changing their programs, but as you said, last time I talked to the as well they did not accept helicopter ratings. Excuse my last post. I hope they have changed back to accepting heli ratings, I see no reason not to take our money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 They are suposedly trying to tailor a program for helicopters, hope they get it done soon. On-line is the only possibility at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Hughes Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Embry Riddle gave me 36 credits out of the 120 needed for the BS Professional Aeronautics for having a CFII. Embry Riddle is expensive, around $300/credit, but I'm kind of a labels whore!! The problem I've found with Embry Riddle is that for each 12 week class, you have a certain amount of work to do each week that must be submitted by the end of the week. ERAU like to keep some form of a classroom setting even though it's al online so you can't just bust the whole class out at once. Obviously with the business we're in, we have times when we spend a lot of time twiddling our thumbs and then other times when it's crazy busy. So if we were able to do a bunch of work during the slow times and ease off in the busy times it would be much more convient for us. I've heard from a guy I work with who just completed UVU that their class schedule is much more flexible in that the only real deadlines are to have your work submitted by the end of the 12 week class. I haven't spoken to them yet, but I'm actually considering moving to UVU for that reason. The only thing that is holding me at ERAU is the fact that they are the best known in the Aerospace industry and it's ranked pretty well in the regional college rankings. Like I said, I'm a labels whore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Darren, do you happen to know what his position was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjibbs Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 ERAU gave me the same for my CFII, plus more for military stuff. But like Darren says its week by week, with no working ahead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Hughes Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Darren, do you happen to know what his position was. Not sure what you're asking here. I think you're referring to the course he was taking at UVU. I think it was similar to mine. Probably BS in Aviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovergirl Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 http://www.mountainstate.edu/majors/whystudy/aviation/asaviationtechnology.aspx This program (either a BS or AS) gives you credit for ratings earned while you're in the program, so they might let you transfer the credits in when you start. You can study online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 No problem. You want to try to get ahold of Theo Gary do you know what Theo's position was. Not sure what you're asking here. I think you're referring to the course he was taking at UVU. I think it was similar to mine. Probably BS in Aviation. Sorry Darren. Asked the wrong person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Theo Okawa, Academic Advisor, 888-901-7192 UVU aviation dept. I have been told by more than one FLT school that he is the guy that knows what is going on. I experienced this myself after I was disapointed by answers from people who had no clue. Edited September 17, 2011 by gary-mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo2181 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks Gary. No porblem, let me know how it goes. I am within 1.5 hrs of ringin some necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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