Students are encouraged to take an active part in their learning process. The undergraduate degree in aviation is designed to offer students a choice in their aviation career. Upon completion of the program, the student will have a basic familiarity with the facts, skills, techniques, and attitudes which are relevant to the aviation industry, along with the basic educational and aeronautical experience to compete in today's aviation marketplace. The undergraduate major requires a minimum of 60 hours of General Education, including the senior capstone course. The degree also requires a minimum of 20-27 hours of aviation courses.
Free electives are to be chosen in consultation with the undergraduate academic adviser.
A maximum number of nine hours in aviation may be accomplished through the advanced standing option, and a maximum of 12 hours will be accepted for transfer in the major. Students considering a major in aviation should contact the undergraduate adviser or the director for assistance in selecting courses which contribute to the student's educational and career plans. The program requires a minimum of 128 credit hours, with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.25, a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in OU work, a minimum grade point average in the major of 2.25, and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in the business minor and upper-division business courses. Grades and hours earned at any of these divisions are included in the OU retention and cumulative grade point averages for purposes of determining completion of degree requirements. The Professional Pilot track also requires Communication 2213.