Expert: D. Norkus - 8/13/2009

Question
UNITED NATIONAL BANK Plc.,
# 11, THE PROMENADE,
BRISTOL, BS8 3NN,
UNITED KINGDOM.


Dear Sir,
   Good day to you. Am pleased to thank you for this great service for the commitment you have done by providing useful information about you aviator like us. Once again I thank you may the God Lord be with you and your family.
  Am Nigerian who wants to join the aviation industry but here the information here is limited when I was searching I saw this great and useful site.
Am writing to for you’re to help to the distinguished between Aerospace Studies/Aerospace Engineering Am if its possible to study the two, One as a major and the other Minion?
Which is the best school to study it in America am condensing embly riddles?
Hope to hear from you.
Thanks God Bless
Regards
Osi Oni  

Answer
Distinguishing between Aerospace Studies and Aero Engineering

Aerospace Engineering is just that- engineering degrees with various aviation applications. The coursework depends on the institution. As my profile states I cannot address aero engineering topics or degree programs.

Aerospace Studies can mean a broad variety of topics in aviation including various management degrees, professional pilot, human factors or aviation safety degrees. The degrees (and curriculum) offered vary by institution.

Here is the Embry-Riddle degree program list-
http://www.erau.edu/degrees/all-degrees.html

Yes, they are one of the better known schools in the United States. The best for you could be any number of schools with your desired curriculum, tuition and location. Go to this site for a listing of U.S. aviation universities and schools- http://www.uaa.aero
There you will find weblinks to different schools where you can find more information about their degree programs and tuition costs. You will have to check with each school individually for this information.

I see no reason why you couldn't major in one and minor in the other. It is your education, so you can chose your studies providing you can afford it. (I cannot provide you info about student aid or scholarships for such degrees).

Regards,
Ms. Norkus