Curriculum Guide
The Aviation and Aerospace Science Department’s Curriculum Guide offers the most comprehensive overview of department programs, procedures and policies.
Inside you’ll find a Prospective Student Checklist that details the steps you should take to begin your education at Metro State. Also included in the guide is a complete listing of requirements for each of our major, minor and certificate programs*, information about student organizations, internship opportunities and much more.
Please download the guide for your reference as you plan your education in Metro State’s Aviation and Aerospace Science Department.
Download the August 2012 Curriculum Guide (
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Airport Management certificate (AAAE)
Possible occupations (based on http://www.onetonline.org/]
· Airfield Operations Specialist (53-2022)
· Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialist (53-2020)
· Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093)
Program costs - $5135.90 (estimated)
(18 credit hours total: 3 credit hours tuition and fees = $748.68, 6x748.68=$4492.08, program fees = 18x7.99=$143.82, books = approx.. $500
On-time completion rate - 100%
Job placement rate – XX or No data available at this time.
Median loan debt – $0
Airport Management Certificate
This certificate will prepare a student for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member examination, often required for airport management positions.
Required Courses Semester Hours
AES 3220 Aviation Law & Risk Mgmt .................. -or-
AES 3230 Airline Management......................... -or-
AES 3240 Airline Planning................................ 3
AES 3880 Aviation Security .................................. 3
AES 4230 General & Business Aviation Ops ........ 3
AES 4200 Airport Planning and Management I ... 3
AES 4210 Airport Planning and Management II.. 3
AES 4870 Aviation Safety Program Mgmt ........... 3
Total ......................................................................... 18
Space Commercialization Certificate
Possible occupations (based on http://www.onetonline.org/]
· Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (17-3021)
· Aerospace Engineers (17-2011)
· Marketing Managers (11-2021)
Program costs - $4362.85 (estimated)
(18 credit hours total: 3 credit hours tuition and fees = $748.68, 5x748.68=$3743, program fees = 15x7.99=$119.85, books= approx. $500
On-time completion rate - 100%
Job placement rate – XX or No data available at this time.
Median loan debt – $0
Space Commercialization Certificate
This certificate will provide the opportunities in an important and expanding part of the Colorado and national economy and increase opportunities for those currently employed in the industry.
Required Courses Semester Hours
AES 3600 Space Flight Operations I ...................... 3
AES 4601 Space Flight Operations II .................... 3
AES 4602 Aerospace Comm Operations .............. 3
AES 4603 Aerospace Ops Sys Anal& Design ...... 3
AES 4607 Orbital Mechanics & Projects Sim ........ -or-
AES 3530 Aerodynamics -or-
AES 4370 Advanced Navigation .................... 3
Total ......................................................................... 15
