The aerospace engineering curriculum provides students with an education in technological areas critical to the design and development of aerospace vehicles and systems. The aeronautics concentration, under the BSE in aerospace engineering, emphasizes engineering and the design of aircraft, helicopters, missiles and other vehicles that fly through the atmosphere. Topics in required courses cover: aerodynamics aerospace materials aircraft structures flight mechanics propulsion stability and control Required astronautics topics include: attitude control orbital mechanics rocket propulsion Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

A majority of students entering the field of aerospace engineering desire to work on the design and analysis of aerospace vehicles. Most graduates are employed in the aerospace industry or in government positions related to aerospace. Specific careers in aerospace engineering include: aeronautical and space systems integration configuration development material and structural design propulsion engineering space mission design and analysis vehicle and component analysis using computer-aided tools vehicle design and performance wind-tunnel and flight testing The objectives of the aerospace engineering program are for graduates to be employed in aerospace engineering or a related field or accepted to graduate school. Our graduates will: be employed as engineers or will be enrolled in (or have graduated from) engineering or professional graduate school contribute to the design of solutions to complex problems demonstrate professionalism and will hold positions of increasing responsibility within their organizations Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Aerospace Engineers Green OccupationGreen 10.39% $102,420 Architectural and Engineering Managers Green Occupation 6.16% $122,190 Energy Engineers Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680