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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Engineering
- Program Code: UAS.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BUSA 220 | Entrepreneurial Strategy 1 | 3 |
| BUSA 255 | Leadership Development Skills 1 | 3 |
| COMM 272 | Digital Design Tools 1 | 3 |
| GEOS 170 | Introduction to Meteorology | 3 |
| UAS 110 | Digital Imagery Fundamentals | 3 |
| UAS 115 | Privacy and Security | 3 |
| UAS 125 | Flight Theory - Ground School | 3 |
| UAS 130 | Flight Lab I | 5 |
| UAS 136 | Flight Lab II | 5 |
| UAS 140 | Mission Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| UAS 150 | GIS Integrations | 3 |
| UAS 155 | Introduction to GPS | 2 |
| Electives | Elective credit to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 6 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Successful completion of these courses will result in eligibility for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Academic Certificate in addition to an AAS degree.
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| UAS 110 | Digital Imagery Fundamentals | 3 |
| UAS 125 | Flight Theory - Ground School | 3 |
| UAS 130 | Flight Lab I | 5 |
| UAS 155 | Introduction to GPS | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| UAS 115 | Privacy and Security | 3 |
| UAS 136 | Flight Lab II | 5 |
| UAS 140 | Mission Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| UAS 150 | GIS Integrations | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUSA 220 | Entrepreneurial Strategy | 3 |
| COMM 272 | Digital Design Tools | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSA 255 | Leadership Development Skills | 3 |
| GEOS 170 | Introduction to Meteorology | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Elective | Select elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
Advising Note
While some courses--such as General Education requirements, electives, and four of the Major Requirements (BUSA 220, BUSA 255, COMM 272, and GEOS 170)--may be taken on a flexible schedule, UAS Major Requirements follow a two-semester sequence with a Fall only start. Students are expected to follow the prescribed Plan of Study to ensure timely program completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations and ethical considerations relevant to unmanned aerial systems.
- Plan and conduct safe, effective UAS operations, incorporating airspace classification, weather conditions, and aeronautical decision-making.
- Capture, process, and interpret aerial imagery and geospatial data to support diverse applications.
- Evaluate security, privacy, and legal issues in UAS operations and propose appropriate solutions.
- Communicate clearly and professionally through written, oral, and visual formats tailored to target audiences.
- Use quantitative reasoning and data analysis to inform business and operational decisions.
- Demonstrate professional skills including leadership, problem-solving, and personal branding to enhance career readiness.