Westminster's Aviation Degree Program

Why Study Aviation?

"Aviation is an exciting career field that can take you anywhere in the world. Demand for pilots is growing and whether students become pilots or aviation management professionals, their career opportunities are limitless," says Michael Kraus, Director of Flight Operations.

Why Choose Westminster's Aviation Degree Program?

The Aviation industry is continually changing. The aviation degree program at Westminster College offers students the most up-to-date information with a curriculum that meets the needs of today’s aviation professional. Students can opt for a major in either flight operations or aviation management. Flight training is based at Salt Lake City International Airport, which serves all major US and many international carriers. We know that flight time and proper instruments are crucial to successful training, which is why our aviation degree program is taught in new facilities with top-of-the—line equipment. Faculty members are highly qualified and the small classes foster a high level of personal attention and access.

What Else?

In the Aviation degree program you can obtain a B.S. degree, or, with the completion of an approved minor, a B.A. degree. The two elective options for Flight Operations majors include Flight Operations Management or Flight Instructor. In conjunction with the bachelor's degree coursework in Aviation Management, you can go on to complete a Master of Business Administration degree at Westminster with a minimum of 36 additional semester credit hours.