A USVC Question

[Pietrantonio]

Ok, I'm interested in the BS in Aviation degree at UVSC, and I want to pursue it online. I live in NC, and there seems to be one slight issue about this degree in which I have no idea how to overcome. For graduation purposes, it states that 30 credit hours must have been completed by attending lectures at USVC. Being that I live in NC, how do I do this? I can't exactly tell my family that I'm going to have to leave for this. I do have some credit hours from my college here that might transfer in and count towards Gen Ed courses. Are there any satalite campuses for UVSC, and if so, how do you locate them?

Like I said, this program would be ideal for me, but attending the college for 30 credit hours, is not ideal. Any ideas? Thanks all for your help.

[JDMcFly]

"For graduation purposes, it states that 30 credit hours must have been completed by attending lectures at USVC. Being that I live in NC, how do I do this? I can't exactly tell my family that I'm going to have to leave for this. I do have some credit hours from my college here that might transfer in and count towards Gen Ed courses. Are there any satalite campuses for UVSC, and if so, how do you locate them? "

I'm pretty sure this should be in the collegiate aviation forum.. but......

You complete the classes online, . That statement only means that 30 of your credits must be WITH UVSC, not just coming in with 120 credits and automatically getting a degree.

[athomeinthesky]

exactly what he said

[Pietrantonio]

Wow...I read that WAY wrong. Thanks for the clarification on that. I appreciate it.

[bdhill1979]

Originally Posted by JDMcFly

"For graduation purposes, it states that 30 credit hours must have been completed by attending lectures at USVC. Being that I live in NC, how do I do this? I can't exactly tell my family that I'm going to have to leave for this. I do have some credit hours from my college here that might transfer in and count towards Gen Ed courses. Are there any satalite campuses for UVSC, and if so, how do you locate them? "

I'm pretty sure this should be in the collegiate aviation forum.. but......

You complete the classes online, . That statement only means that 30 of your credits must be WITH UVSC, not just coming in with 120 credits and automatically getting a degree.

Correct, This is a "residency" requirement meaning you can't just show up and do one semester and get a degree.

I am graduating this semester. The online program is pretty good if you are simply looking to check the box on applications. I can say I have learned some things here and there, but the majority of it was regurgitating things you learn while completing your ratings. It is exactly what I wanted though.

[Pietrantonio]

Originally Posted by bdhill1979

Correct, This is a "residency" requirement meaning you can't just show up and do one semester and get a degree.

I am graduating this semester. The online program is pretty good if you are simply looking to check the box on applications. I can say I have learned some things here and there, but the majority of it was regurgitating things you learn while completing your ratings. It is exactly what I wanted though.

So what's the process for getting credit for the ratings you already have? I'm getting my ratings through a local FBO, and I don't think they are affiliated with USVC.

[TheWife]

My husband graduated from there about 2 years ago...for what it's worth, although you probably have your mind made up, a degree in aviation is somewhat useless and if he could do it again, he'd get it in something else. I highly recommend a degree you can make a back up career out of. But that's just my (and husband's) 2 1/2 cents.

[bdhill1979]

Originally Posted by Pietrantonio

So what's the process for getting credit for the ratings you already have? I'm getting my ratings through a local FBO, and I don't think they are affiliated with USVC.

You have an FAA certificate or rating and you are golden.

There are flight schools that are on the UVSC global aviation list that can get UVSC financial aid for flight training, nobody is actually "affiliated" with UVSC.

There are two ways to get credit:

1. Challenge them, which I have not done, but basically you have the rating already and you pay for the credit.

2. Take the full semester class: DO NOT do this unless you will actually finish the certificate or rating within the semester. They will give out incomplete grades for the flight classes, but that can really mess with your financial aid from a "satisfactory academic progress" standpoint.

[Pietrantonio]

Originally Posted by bdhill1979

You have an FAA certificate or rating and you are golden.

There are flight schools that are on the UVSC global aviation list that can get UVSC financial aid for flight training, nobody is actually "affiliated" with UVSC.

There are two ways to get credit:

1. Challenge them, which I have not done, but basically you have the rating already and you pay for the credit.

2. Take the full semester class: DO NOT do this unless you will actually finish the certificate or rating within the semester. They will give out incomplete grades for the flight classes, but that can really mess with your financial aid from a "satisfactory academic progress" standpoint.

I will probably just have to challenge them. I plan on applying for Fall 08, and by then, I should have all ratings up to my CFI. I'm going to try and contact them again tomorrow too. Thanks for the help, and advice everyone.

[Pietrantonio]

I'm going to call them tomorrow, and get some info from them. I also want to find out if they have any minor programs, and also what their policy is on double majors. I've had the similar mindset as TheWife, as far as majoring in something other than aviation in case a back-up career is needed, but, I'd like to major in Aviation, but minor in Business or Digital media...this way I have a little more to back me up in case its needed.

Thanks everyone for your insight. I appreciate it very much!

[athomeinthesky]

You might want to check this out you can read all the policies & courses
http://www.uvsc.edu/catalog/2007-200...ion/index.html

You might want to consider just getting the associate in aviation science since basically it is 35 general ed credits needed and the rest is basically just getting your ratings private-cfi's. Then you can use 35 general ed credits to get a degree in something else, even though I think there is nothing wrong with just getting the bachelor in aviation.

[Pietrantonio]

Originally Posted by athomeinthesky

You might want to check this out you can read all the policies & courses
http://www.uvsc.edu/catalog/2007-200...ion/index.html

You might want to consider just getting the associate in aviation science since basically it is 35 general ed credits needed and the rest is basically just getting your ratings private-cfi's. Then you can use 35 general ed credits to get a degree in something else, even though I think there is nothing wrong with just getting the bachelor in aviation.

I agree, I don't see anything wrong with getting the bachelor in aviation. I've been researching UVSC and I'd like to get the BS in Aviation Professional Pilot Emphasis, and also the Business Management Minor. I have to say, that I am really looking forward to nothing but online courses...no more trying to get course days/times to work with each other, no more traffic jams or having to leave 2 hours early just to get to class on time...more importantly, I will be able to work, fly full-time, and still get my degree. Why I haven't really considered online until now, I have no idea , but I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for the help everyone.

[deek]

That's funny, I have my B.F.A in Digital Media, but from the Art Institute of Washington, and I'm working full time right now is a quasi-related field (av system design) saving up to start flight school (which I may start next month). But the one thing about digital media, to be honest, if you don't stay with it on a consistent basis, you will loose the skills. And the thing about that field, it's the whiz kid with the hot portfolio and demo reel who is gonna get the job. Thats why I think it's a horrible fall back job. Imagine if you use photoshop CS2 right now, and then fly for 10 years and try to get back into it, you wouldn't know how to use photoshop CS24. Just my 2 cents. I wish I had done engineering (the country is hurting for em) or business. Good luck either way.

[vheissu]

I'm looking for some information for Online Courses as well. I work full time, so going to the campus isn't an option, and I also live out of state. I want to finish the 4 year up.. but I'm not sure if I want to major in anything Aviation related. I have my ratings up to CSEL, CMEL, and Inst. Anyone have any advice? I have 0 college credits, and I have my GED, if that helps.

[killbilly]

Originally Posted by Pietrantonio

Wow...I read that WAY wrong. Thanks for the clarification on that. I appreciate it.

Don't feel bad. I read it the same way you did.

[athomeinthesky]

Originally Posted by vheissu

I'm looking for some information for Online Courses as well. I work full time, so going to the campus isn't an option, and I also live out of state. I want to finish the 4 year up.. but I'm not sure if I want to major in anything Aviation related. I have my ratings up to CSEL, CMEL, and Inst. Anyone have any advice? I have 0 college credits, and I have my GED, if that helps.

If you did decide to get an aviation degree UVSC would be good the aviation class's are easy and you get something like 30 credits for your flight ratings. With a GED you are going to have to take the Compass test to see if your going to have to take prior class's before you can take some of the required general ed class's (math, English) The test is on a computer and it basically math & English there is no failing grade it is basically just a sort of placement test.