Aerospace Studies at UW
The aerospace studies minor contributes to UW students’ professional development and serves as a great addition to other majors within the AFROTC program. Understanding of leadership approaches and international relations achieved throughout the program increases the career opportunities of graduates.
Aerospace studies personnel are composed entirely of active duty US Air Force personnel like Lieutenant Colonel Bret Cove, Master Sergeant Steven Jacobsen and Captain Joshua Heffley. Students get familiar with the current USAF through direct interaction with Detachment 940 leadership.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MINOR IN AEROSPACE STUDIES?
Students who complete the AFROTC program receive a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force after graduation.
- Force Support
- Research Intelligence
- Public Affairs
- Contracting
- Logistics
- United States Air Force
- US Air Force Reserve
- Somerset Academy Charter Schools
- Triton Coal
- Amwest Petroleum
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- SkySkopes
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Peabody Energy
- Tyvo Drilling, LLC
UW offers a range of excellent majors for those interested in a career in aerospace. Here are some of the programs that pair well with the aerospace studies minor:
The aerospace industry is an exciting and rewarding career field. It offers high salaries, cutting-edge technology and diverse opportunities across defense, commercial aviation, private space companies and government agencies like NASA. Aerospace professionals work on groundbreaking projects that drive innovation, global connectivity and space exploration, making a real impact on the world. With strong job stability, prestige and the chance to be part of humanity’s biggest technological achievements, aerospace is a top choice for those passionate about engineering, science and pushing the limits of what's possible.
Earn Credits While Serving
Academic credits for Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) are applied toward baccalaureate and graduate degrees in varying amounts depending upon the degree plan of the student and as determined by the college concerned.
