Online BS in Aeronautical Engineering

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SUMMARY

There are currently no accredited institutions offering an online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aeronautical Engineering due to the inherent limitations of online education in delivering essential hands-on lab experiences and peer interactions. Most available programs focus on Master of Science (MS) degrees, which typically consist of fewer courses and lack practical components. The consensus is that the fundamental engineering skills required for a BS cannot be effectively taught in an online format, making such programs impractical.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of engineering education structures
  • Familiarity with the importance of lab work in engineering
  • Knowledge of online learning methodologies
  • Awareness of the differences between undergraduate and graduate engineering programs
NEXT STEPS
  • Research accredited universities offering Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Explore the role of hands-on lab experiences in engineering education
  • Investigate alternative online engineering programs that may offer practical components
  • Learn about the accreditation standards for engineering degrees
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Prospective engineering students, academic advisors, and educational policymakers interested in the feasibility and structure of online engineering degree programs.

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Does anyone know of a school that offers a BS in Aeronautical Engineering? So far all I can find are MS offered online. I may go for a MS eventually, but for now I am just looking for a BS.

Thanks!
 
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None exist that I know of, and for good reason. A full engineering degree doesn't lend itself well to being taught online. You won't get labs or exposure to your peers with whom most engineers do a lot of work.
 
I can find plenty of places that offer a MS, so I thought I could find one that offers a BS degree.
 
I think the reason is the importance of the fundamentals.

If you are going for a MS, then you have already addressed them.
 
JetMech72 said:
I can find plenty of places that offer a MS, so I thought I could find one that offers a BS degree.

Some varieties of MS degrees require only coursework and generally are only like 8 courses or something like that. These graduate-level courses don't have lab or discussion components, so there isn't a whole lot you are losing online, so programs offer it. It would be shady to offer an online BS in engineering of any sort because of all the labs and discussion sections you would miss.
 

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