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hi-
are you familiar with this university and attaining a bs in this area? i am ex military and am looking at going back to school and utilizing my va educational benefits before time runs out. i've not heard great things about .edu colleges and universities and want to make sure that i use my benefits at a reputable education establishment. i currently work as a helicopter mechanic on a military base, and this university offers classes on base and after work, which works with my schedule. just trying to get any feedback so that i make an educated decision before signing up and using my benefits...thanks!
HI, "cng":
The B. S. in Professional Aeronautics degree is one that Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has offered for quie a number of years. It is one that is offered, in particular, to build upon the educational portfolios of those who have had military or civilian training or work experiences (or certification) that might be equivalent (in terms of college-level credit) to work that is done in a university or college. Generally, the equivalent military or civilian aviation work is credited for all or part of the first two years of the degree and then you take the upper division coursework (and some general education coursework such as English, math, speech, etc) to complete the full degree.
We, in fact, offer something simiilar to this degree at the university where I work, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Embry Riddle degree is more available because they offer it in many more locations around the USA and around th world.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is definitely a well-known, reputable, and well-respected university within the aviation industry. If you have questions about Embry Riddle, you might got to their website at www.erau.edu
My best wishes to you in your pursuit of a baccalaureate degree.
David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
http://www.aviation.siuc.edu
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