Target Audience
Individuals with scientific or engineering backgrounds, involved in space research, development, test, evaluation, and operations. Active duty military, DoD civilians, and contractors may enroll. We anticipate that individuals and organizations is the Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Colorado Springs areas may be especially interested; nonetheless, this program is available to any qualified student.
Expected Completion Time
12 months, part-time.
Program Format
Four academic courses, one of which (ASYS 631) is a collaborative project-based course. Because of the collaborative project, it is preferable to have at least three or four students from the same organization or base taking the program together, although this is not a hard requirement.
When to Start
Due to prerequisites, students should plan to begin this program preferably in the summer with a possible fall start.
Program Schedule
Term |
Credits |
Course |
Title |
Prereqs |
WI |
4 |
MECH 532 |
Intro to Space Flight Dynamics |
none |
SP |
4 |
ASYS 631 |
Spacecraft Systems Engineering |
MECH 532 |
SU |
4 |
PHYS 519 |
The Space Environment |
none |
FA/SP |
3 |
OENG 530 |
Fund of IR & MASINT Phenomenology |
none |
Note
A DL course from NPS may be substituted for OENG 530.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants are expected to have a Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better, with courses in Calculus, Differential Equations, Calculus-based Physics, and Dynamical Systems.
Contact Program Administrator
- For curriculum questions, contact Jon at (937) 255-3636 ext.4578.
- For questions related to administrative issues, contact AFIT's Extension Services Office.