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ABOUT EMBRY-RIDDLE

The Best Aviation and Aerospace University in the World

At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do -- and do best -- is teach the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace.

Since it was founded just 22 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, the University and its graduates have built an enviable record of achievement in every aspect of aviation and aerospace.

The curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them. The University engages in extensive research, consulting, and related activities that address the unique needs of aviation, aerospace, and related industries. Residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, provide education in a traditional setting, while the Worldwide Campus provides instruction through more than 130 centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East and through online learning.

Accreditation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, and master levels.

At the Daytona Beach Campus: The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21102-4012; Telephone: 410-347-7700). The bachelor degree programs in Aeronautical Science, Aerospace Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology, Safety Science, and the Business Administration programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board, International (AABI). The bachelor degree programs in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration program are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Aviation Maintenance Science degree is accredited by AABI for two Areas of Concentration: Aerospace Electronics and Maintenance Management. The certificate programs in Maintenance Technology (airframe and power plant) are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

At the Prescott Campus: The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are accredited by ABET. The bachelor degree programs in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Business Administration are accredited by AABI.

At both residential campuses: Certificate programs in Flight (private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings) and Flight Dispatch are approved by the FAA.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Aeronautical Science
Aeronautical Systems Maintenance
Aeronautics
Aerospace Electronics
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Studies
Aircraft Engineering Technology
Air Traffic Management
Applied Meteorology
Aviation Business Administration
Aviation Environmental Science
Aviation Maintenance Science
Aviation Management
Civil Engineering
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Global Security and Intelligence Studies
Homeland Security
Human Factors Psychology
Mechanical Engineering
Safety Science
Software Engineering
Space Physics

Graduate Programs

Aeronautics
Aerospace Engineering
Business Administration
Human Factors and Systems
Safety Science
Software Engineering
Space Science

Specialized Training

Embry-Riddle offers training for aviation maintenance professionals through the Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) department. These programs include FAA-approved airframe and powerplant mechanic certification and a specialization in avionics line maintenance. Federal Communications Commission certification training is also available through AMS.

Residential Campuses

Daytona Beach Campus

The Daytona Beach campus is located next to the Daytona Beach International Airport. High-technology industries in the Daytona Beach and Orlando areas, as well as the Kennedy Space Center, provide the University with an outstanding support base. The 185-acre campus serves more than 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students. The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the College of Aviation building, which has air traffic control simulation and research labs and a weather center; the Advanced Flight Simulation Center; the Lehman Engineering and Technology Center; and a new academic hall that houses the College of Business.

Prescott Campus

The University’s western campus is located in Prescott, Arizona, 100 miles north of Phoenix. The mile-high campus covers 539 acres and has an enrollment of more than 1,700 students. High-tech facilities include the King Engineering and Technology Center; the Robertson Aviation Safety Center, which is dedicated to the study of human factors, aircraft accident investigation, and aviation safety; and the Robertson Flight Simulation Center. New campus facilities include the Academic Complex, the Udvar-Hazy Library & Learning Center, and the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication Building.

Worldwide Campus

Since 1970, Embry-Riddle has provided educational opportunities for civilian and military professionals in aviation and aerospace who are unable to attend classes at one of the University's residential campuses.

To meet the varied needs of adult working students, Embry-Riddle established the Worldwide Campus, with courses being delivered through the College of Career Education. The College of Career Education offers academic programs both in the classroom through a network of more than 130 centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East and through Web-based online learning.

The Worldwide Campus maintains a comprehensive system of academic quality control for its courses. The curricula, academic standards, and academic policies are the same throughout the University and are modified only to accommodate certain requirements resulting from different delivery methods.

All academic programs of the Worldwide Campus are approved for veterans' educational benefits and are accompanied by personalized academic advisement. Highly qualified faculty offer instruction at times that are convenient for working students.

Students also can complete some degree requirements by transferring credit from other institutions, gaining credit for experiential learning or for military and professional training evaluated by the American Council of Education, or by achieving the University's required scores on standardized national testing programs.

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