Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation
The College of Professional & Liberal Studies is proud to offer a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation.
Students enrolled in Commercial Aviation will complete a 120 hour degree with a curriculum focused on management and business operations courses, and professional aviation instruction provided by Crew Training International (CTI) Professional Flight Training in Millington, TN.
This program will prepare students for employment as airline pilots, or in a variety of aviation-related careers, such as corporate aviation, general aviation, aviation-related business, airport operations, and governmental regulation of aviation.
Students enrolled in the program must obtain a valid First Class A FAA Aviation Medical Certificate conducted by an FAA medical examiner, no later than completion of their first flight. This certificate is valid for up to 5 years and requires an exam fee. Students will also be required to complete a background check.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for this program include general education, a coordinated study, thematic studies, and general electives. Students should seek guidance from their advisor every semester and follow the assigned degree plan. A minor may be pursued with this degree through the submission of a completed minor application. Approval must be granted from the graduation analyst of the minor they are seeking as well as the College of Professional and Liberal Studies graduation analyst.
Thematic Studies
All College of Professional and Liberal Studies students must complete 6 credit hours of thematic studies courses. These courses are designed to broaden a student's knowledge of significant AVIA themes.
AVIA 4550 - Aviation Law & Regulation Credit Hours: (3)
AVIA 4560 - Aviation Physiology & Survival Credit Hours: (3)
Fees and Scholarships
Students are encouraged to regularly review fee charts, deadlines and other important details as they are subject to change. Please note that fees are non refundable.
The FedEx Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in the College of Professional and Liberal Studies Commercial Aviation program. This is a non-renewable, $10,000 scholarship per student. Please note: the scholarship is open to students already holding a FAA Private Pilot's license, or greater. The scholarship committee will select the best-qualified candidates from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Please carefully read the requirements identified in the Tiger Scholarship Manager.
Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request. Either the server is overloaded or there is an error in the application.
& Liberal Studies at 901.678.2716 or cpls@memphis.edu.