Aviation Concurrent Enrollment
High School aged students have the opportunity to participate in SUU Aviation courses through two different programs, Concurrent Enrollment (CE) and Early College Online (ECO).
The CE program is a state funded program for Utah public high school students. Students must attend school in districts that are contracted with SUU to provide CE courses to their students. Because this program is subsidized by the state, students are able to take courses at an extremely low cost.
ECO is a program that allows high school aged students who are not able to take advantage of our CE program to begin earning college credits at a reduced cost. These might include students who are home-schooled, attending private high schools, or those who live outside the state of Utah. Courses are delivered in an asynchronous on-line format to maximize flexibility and convenience for students.
Each course we offer high school students is part of the aviation core curriculum and goes toward the aviation degree that students wish to pursue. SUU Aviation offers degree options for Fixed Wing Pilot (Airplane), Rotor Wing Pilot (Helicopter), and Aviation Maintenance Technician.
While program fees vary, students participating in either program benefit from a significantly reduced cost of their academic aviation courses.
Requirements to Participate
- High School Junior or Senior (suggested for aviation courses)
- Good academic standing at their high schools with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Students must have parent or guardian's permission
- For Concurrent Enrollment, attendance must also be recorded by the public high school
- Keep university GPA above a 2.0 while enrolled
- Any student who falls below a 2.0 or fails a course is subject to be dismissed from their respective program
Course Descriptions
This course will orient students to the SUU Professional Pilot Program and career opportunities in the broader aviation industry. The course will cover, among other topics, financial aid, transfer & articulation, pilot training regulations and procedures, key aviation organizations such as the FAA and Air Traffic Control, career opportunities in general, commercial, and military aviation.
This course will trace the evolution of the aviation industry from its earliest days through the modern age. Topics addressed include significant aviation events and individuals, aircraft development, deregulation, administrative bodies, organizations and commercial companies that have influence and/or continue to shape the domestic and international aviation industry.
This course provides a study of the design, construction, and theory of operation of basic systems common to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft such as: power plants, ignition systems, propellers, rotors, flight controls, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, environmental and oxygen systems, pressurization, landing gear systems, ice and rain detection/protection systems, and fire detection and extinguishing systems.
A study of atmospheric conditions and their effects on aeronautical operations. Topics covered include basic meteorological principles and physics, atmospheric properties, patterns of weather development, and associated aviation hazards including thunderstorms, wind shear, turbulence, and icing. Limitations, interpretation, and use of aviation weather equipment used in aviation activity are presented. Weather observation and forecasting resources and their influence on flight planning and performance are considered.
This course is one of a group of three AMT Generals courses that are designed to cover: aircraft drawings, weight and balance, mathematics, physics for aviation, regulations, forms, records, publications, and human factors.
Methods of Delivery
All of our courses are delivered online to allow students the flexibility to work on the courses on their own time. If a high school prefers them to work on college work during school hours, the flexibility of online courses can allow work to be done during the time required by the school.
If a school has a large number of students interested in pursuing aviation courses and are interested in exploring another modality of delivery please let us know, and we can discuss alternative options.
Upcoming Course Schedule
Semester |
Available Course |
SUU Credits |
Degree Emphasis |
Course Location |
|
Fall 2023 |
Aviation Orientation Aircraft Systems Aircraft Maintenance - Generals |
1 3 3 |
Flight Flight Aviation Maintenance |
Online Online Online |
| Spring 2024 |
Air Transportation Aircraft Maintenance - Generals |
3 3 |
Flight Aviation Maintenance |
Online Online |
| Fall 2024 |
Aviation Orientation Aviation Meteorology |
1 3 |
Flight Flight |
Online Online |
| Spring 2025 | Aircraft Systems | 3 | Flight | Online |
| Fall 2025 |
Aviation Orientation Air Transportation |
1 3 |
Flight Flight |
Online Online |
| Spring 2026 | Aviation Meteorology | 3 |
Flight |
Online |
| Fall 2026 |
Aviation Orientation Aircraft Systems |
1 3 |
Flight Flight |
Online Online |
How to get started
Concurrent Enrollment:
Apply early. The application process can take 2 - 3 weeks.
After you have picked the course you are interested in, you can start your Concurrent Enrollment application process.
Early College Online:
Apply early. This process can also take 2 - 3 weeks.
Once you have decided on the course you want to take, you can start your Early College Online application process.
Remember to read through everything and have your information ready before starting your application.