Published: Monday, September 23, 2013 at 12:40 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, September 23, 2013 at 12:40 a.m. <\/p>\n
WINTER HAVEN | A fourth baccalaureate degree soon will be offered at Polk State College, now that the State Board of Education has approved an aerospace science degree. <\/p>\n
The degree program, granted unanimous approval by the state board Tuesday, will start in the fall. <\/p>\n
Polk State College will be the first public college or university in Florida to offer the degree, spokeswoman Rachel Pleasant said. <\/p>\n
It is yet another step in a building aerospace program the school began this year. In January, PSC launched an associate of science in professional pilot program that prepares students to become pilots and flight instructors. <\/p>\n
An associate of science in aerospace administration was added in August, designed to train students for management positions at airports, airlines and in a variety of related operations. <\/p>\n
PSC President Eileen Holden said in a statement the new degree is a \"milestone\" for PSC and its region. <\/p>\n
\"Our aerospace program was developed to address, on a local level, an international need for pilots, flight instructors, and other aviation personnel,\" she said in a statement. \"Now, with the bachelor's degree, we will be able to provide more advanced training to better address those needs and prepare our students for successful careers in aviation.\" <\/p>\n
The developments in aviation education were a reaction to demand from local airports, the Central Florida Aerospace Academy and other entities within the aviation community. <\/p>\n
Dave Steele, associate vice president of communications and public affairs for the school, said the bachelor's degree is a great next step. <\/p>\n
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