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The mission of the Ph.D. in Aviation program is to produce outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching in the aviation field. At Embry-Riddle, Ph.D. in Aviation students take part in a rigorous, research-driven program that pushes them to their greatest potential. The Embry-Riddle Ph.D. in Aviation program allows highly qualified students and professionals from diverse backgrounds and aviation career paths to immerse themselves in this high-powered world of aviation. As the nation’s first Ph.D. program in Aviation, this degree is designed to educate students and professionals in conducting state-of-the-art research in all areas of this important field of study, extending the aviation body of knowledge. Your academic journey will focus on building skills and foundational knowledge to conduct research in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations and Intradisciplinary Studies. The program has been designed to accommodate working professionals who seek to advance their knowledge and conduct high-quality research in aviation while being employed; the flexible, mainly online and hybrid delivery of this program enables students to continue professional careers while pursuing doctoral education. The program consists of 60 graduate credit hours , 36 of which will come from online courses designed to provide Ph.D. students with aviation knowledge in their intended specialization. Eighteen credit hours are earned completing the dissertation — an extensive, real-world research project. Application Deadline The deadline for applications and all supporting documents is February 1st for the following August cohort. The application package is considered an indication of your ability to perform in a challenging, professional environment. It should be carefully and thoroughly prepared, completed and submitted on or before the deadline of February 1st. DETAILS About Aviation at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus The Ph.D. in Aviation program at Embry-Riddle takes place as a part of the world’s largest aviation-oriented university — Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus, which has extensive experience in graduate education and leading-edge research. The Ph.D. in Aviation degree is housed in the College of Aviation. Program Educational Goals Graduates of the Ph.D. in Aviation degree program will: Contribute at the high levels of performance and productivity in academic, business or scientific fields of aviation. Conduct and disseminate scholarly research addressing contemporary or future problems in the global aviation industry. Actively participate in national and international bodies to sustain continuous improvement in aviation. Perform professionally and effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary units in aviation. Specializations The program offers four areas of specialization: Aviation Safety: This specialization focuses on safety management systems, safety management practices and tools in aviation, and national and international aviation safety regulations. Aviation Human Factors: This specialization focuses on human factors theories and principles, human factors practices in aviation, and human-centered design concepts for real-world aviation technologies. Aviation Operations: This specialization focuses on current practices and future trends in aviation, operations research and decision-making tools, multicultural team operations, and aviation organizational dynamics. Intradisciplinary: For students with a broader interest in aviation, this specialization offers a cross-disciplinary approach to aviation where they can build a curriculum appropriate for their educational needs. The program consists of coursework, residencies, qualifying examination and dissertation. Coursework – 36 credit hours: The coursework consists of four core courses, specialization courses and elective courses. Residency – 6 credit hours: Students are required to complete a minimum of three Residency seminars at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus. Qualifying Examination: The exam is administered over a two-day period and tests the student’s mastery of completed course subject matter and preparation to conduct dissertation research. Dissertation – 18 credit hours: Students work on the dissertation research under the advisement of the Dissertation Advisory Committee. The student must complete and defend the dissertation successfully. Residency Students are required to complete three five-day on-campus Residency seminars. The seminars include multiple activities and allow students to network face-to-face with other students, faculty and staff while participating in sessions that prepare them for the next phase of the program. The residencies are scheduled during mid-August. Learn more about the Daytona Beach, FL Campus View the Requirements and Courses Degree Requirements Students will: Demonstrate mastery of seminal knowledge, foundational skills, and modern technology and tools in one or more aviation disciplines (safety management, human factors, aviation operations, and aviation training and education). Pose and solve theory-based and research-based problems designed to advance applications in the field of aviation. Extend the aviation body of knowledge by conceiving, planning, producing, and communicating original research. Apply expertise in instructional processes. Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and communication necessary for scholarly work in aviation. Curriculum The program consists of 60 graduate credit hours. Of those 60 hours, a minimum of 48 hours must be above a Master’s degree, and a minimum of 54 hours must be completed at Embry-Riddle. The combined total transfer credit hours that can be applied to the Ph.D. in Aviation degree may not exceed six credit hours. The list of acceptable Master’s courses is provided below. Coursework Note: DAV courses are offered primarily online; limited courses are offered in-person on the Daytona Beach campus. Only listed MSA courses are acceptable for the Ph.D. program. Core Requirements Students are required to take the following core courses: DAV 721 Quantitative Research Methods in Aviation 3 DAV 724 Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis - Data Mining and Modeling 3 DAV 725 Research Methods 3 DAV 726 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis 3 Specialization and Elective Courses Students will complete eight of the following courses: DAV 712 Aviation Safety Management Systems 3 DAV 715 Human Factors in Aviation 3 DAV 716 Management of Systems Engineering in Aviation 3 DAV 717 Instructional Design in Aviation 3 DAV 719 Regulatory Environment of Aviation Safety 3 DAV 732 Aviation Organizational Dynamics 3 DAV 733 Multicultural Team Operations in Aviation 3 DAV 734 Operations Research and Decision-Making 3 DAV 735 Current Practices and Future Trends in Aviation 3 DAV 736 Human-Centered Design in Aviation 3 DAV 737 Topics in Safety Management Systems 3 Acceptable Master’s Courses Only the following MS in Aviation courses are accepted...