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Our four academic colleges show off the uniqueness and aptitude of their faculty and staff through their respective top-level research interests.
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The Daytona Beach Campus is already a world-renowned force in higher-education research with its current facilities.
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ERAU Daytona Beach is committed to expanding its research capabilities by leaps and bounds, including two state-of-the-art facilities that are in development.
College of Aviation
The College of Aviation degree programs meet the needs of aviation students of the 21st century and set the standard in high-level quality education demanded by the aviation profession. Our 100-plus faculty members and the courses in the COA's five departments — Aeronautical Science, Applied Aviation Science, Aviation Maintenance Science, Flight, and School of Graduate Studies — will prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in the global aviation industry and related fields.
Meet the Dean
Dr. Alan J. Stolzer is the Dean of the College of Aviation and a Professor in the Department of Doctoral Studies at the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In this position, he is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the college.
Dr. Stolzer is an experienced pilot and aviation safety expert. He joined the Embry-Riddle faculty in 2008 and most recently served as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Doctoral Studies. His distinguished career as a professor, author, administrator, mentor and aviation authority spans 28 years.
Stolzer has accumulated over 8,000 hours of flight time in more than 40 makes and models of fixed-wing aircraft. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate and an A&P mechanic's certificate, plus a number of professional certifications from the American Society for Quality, a Project Manager Certificate from the Project Management Institute, and he served on the Board of Trustees of the Aviation Accreditation Board International for 18 years.
His teaching and research interests include Safety Management Systems, and aviation safety programs such as Flight Operations Quality Assurance and project management. He is the author of numerous publications, including two books on Safety Management Systems.
Stolzer’s many awards and recognitions include his election as Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 2014. He has received the Meritorious Award from College of the Ozarks for Distinguished Achievement, the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Centers of Excellence Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, and the Paul A. Whelan Award and the President’s Award from the Aviation Accreditation Board International.
Stolzer holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Quality Systems from Indiana State University, a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle and a Bachelor’s degree from College of the Ozarks.
Mission Statement
The mission and purpose of the College of Aviation is to prepare graduates who will assume leadership roles in the global aviation industry and related fields through academic degrees and other educational programs from professional certifications through the Ph.D.
Certificate
Aircraft Dispatcher Certification
Embry-Riddle offers this program to prepare students to earn their Aircraft Dispatcher Airman Certificate from the FAA.
Associate Degree
Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science
Gain the knowledge you need to earn your FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic's certificate with this program, which flows seamlessly into Embry-Riddle's B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science degree.
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training and FAA certification with academic study to build a foundation for specialization in airlines, corporate and commercial aviation, or the military.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
Ambitious aviation and aerospace professionals wanting to advance their knowledge and career can find success in this program that combines theoretical and practical learning experiences to help them develop new skills and expertise.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace & Occupational Safety
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety degree prepares students to provide safety expertise in aviation, aerospace, and other occupational settings.
Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management
The Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management is a perfect fit for students pursuing a career in Air Traffic Management or a related field, preparing them for FAA Academy air-traffic controller training.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science
Aviation Maintenance Science gives students the professional aviation maintenance expertise without which commercial, private, and military air travel could not function.
Bachelor of Science in Spaceflight Operations
Students can enter one of the most innovative fields in the aerospace industry and fill a growing need for specialists in Space Policy or Operations Science and Technology.
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Students with a passion for weather can explore everything from tornadoes to global climate in a new, fully equipped Weather Center and communicate their expertise to decision makers in business, military, and the media.
Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
The growing use of unmanned aircraft systems created high demand for graduates prepared to operate, observe, and administer operations in this exciting field.
Master's Degree
Master of Science in Aeronautics
Ambitious aviation and aerospace professionals wanting to advance their knowledge and career can find success in this program that combines theoretical and practical learning experiences to help them develop new skills and expertise.
Doctoral Degree
Ph.D. in Aviation
The Ph.D. in Aviation will allow students to pursue interests in aviation in a diverse, intellectually versatile, and multidisciplinary environment and to affect a global impact on the aviation industry and discipline. It is the world's only Ph.D. in Aviation and may be completed in as little as three years.
Professional Programs
The College of Aviation’s Professional Programs offers short courses and customized programs geared for aviation professionals that combine the expertise and technology of the Florida campus to address the most pressing challenges facing today’s aviation industry — through interactive discussions, leading seminars, and endless networking opportunities.
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