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FOR
RELEASE
October 13, 2005
Prestigious Aeronautical University Opens Campus
at
Evergreen
Aviation Museum
In
January 2006, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University will begin classes at Museum in McMinnville , Oregon
MCMINNVILLE,
“We are very excited about the opportunity to offer
classes at one of the most unique aviation institutions in the world. The
partnership is an inspiration to our students and our staff. We look
forward to serving students in the area who need a degree in management to
advance their careers,” said retired Navy Captain Jerry Bean, Director of
Operations at Embry Riddle’s
The initial degree offering will include Bachelor of
Science in Professional Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
and Master of Aeronautical Science.
The Professional Aeronautics degree is an aviation
management degree designed for students who work, have worked, or desire to work
in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related
knowledge and skills, this program recognizes those skills through award of
college credit applied to the degree. The program also provides a path for
those students new to aviation to acquire these skills through aviation-related
courses.
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management is
designed for students or working adults who have a background in a technical
specialty and are looking for opportunities to move into management or
supervisory positions. The program awards credit for prior training or
experience, including work experience or military background.
The Master of Aeronautical Science degree is a
management degree designed for aviation and aerospace professionals. This
degree enables aviation and aerospace professionals to master the application of
concepts, methods and tools used in the development, manufacture and operation
of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as the public and business infrastructure
that support them. The degree gives air traffic control personnel,
aviation educators, flight crewmembers, flight operations specialists and
industry technical representatives the opportunity to enhance their knowledge
and pursue additional opportunities.
“All degrees offered at the museum contribute to the
mission of The Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute, which includes
inspiring, educating, promoting and preserving aviation history. The
partnership is a giant leap for the educational advancements at Evergreen and we
are excited to see this program begin in January of 2006,” said Laureano Mier,
Director of Education.
For more information, or to register for McMinnville
classes, contact Embry-Riddle at 503-288-8690 or online at www.erau.edu/portland.
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