Florida Tech Announces New Ph.D. in Aviation Sciences
Seven Areas of Specialization to Provide Key Skills to Graduates
MELBOURNE, Fla., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Florida Institute of Technology College of Aeronautics (COA) announces plans to launch a new doctoral program, a Ph.D. in Aviation Sciences beginning in the 2013 fall semester. This innovative program includes seven areas of specialization to prepare new doctoral graduates to meet the challenges of aviation research in the 21st century. The Ph.D. in aviation sciences program, designed to produce outstanding aviation research and academic professionals, builds on the college's 45 years as one of the nation's top university-based aviation programs.
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The curriculum consists of a minimum of 51 semester credit hours with three main components:
- An 18-hour core study program of research design, statistics and aviation courses
- A 12-hour program with areas of aviation specialization chosen by the student; concentrations are available in human factors, safety, airport development and management, education and training, organizational development, operations research, and environmental/sustainability and meteorology
- A minimum of 21 credit hours of dissertation research in the area of specialization
"This announcement is a historic moment for the Florida Tech College of Aeronautics," said Vice President for Aviation Programs and Dean of the College Ken Stackpoole. "We are very pleased to offer this new Ph.D. in aviation sciences program to leading candidates who seek outstanding careers in academia, government and the aviation industry."
For details, visit: http://www.fit.edu/programs/grad/phd_aviation_sciences.
Also, contact the college's Michael Gallo, Ph.D., at [email protected] or (321) 674-8375. To learn more about the COA, visit http://coa.fit.edu.
About Florida Institute of Technology
Founded at the dawn of the Space Race in 1958, Florida Tech is the only independent, technological university in the Southeast. The university has been named a Barron's Guide "Best Buy" in College Education, designated a Tier One Best National University in U.S. News & World Report, and is one of just nine schools in Florida lauded by the 2012 Fiske Guide to Colleges and recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best college for return on investment in Florida. A recent survey by PayScale.com ranks Florida Tech as the top university in Florida for salary potential. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Fields of study include science, engineering, aeronautics, business, humanities, mathematics, psychology, communication and education. Additional information is available online at www.fit.edu.
Contact: Karen Rhine
(321) 674-8964
SOURCE Florida Institute of Technology
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