College of Aeronautics
The mission of the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Worldwide is to develop and provide graduate and undergraduate academic programs that enable students to excel in the multidisciplinary field of aerospace: in the aeronautics industry, in the military, and in the local, state and federal government organizations connected to aerospace programs.
The mission also includes assessing program outcomes and using these assessments to update courses and programs.
Acclaimed for our extensive aeronautics programs, Embry-Riddle prides itself in our vast aeronautics course offerings.
From the engineering side to support, logistics and transportation, our programs provide you with hands-on experience and the knowledge to take your career to a new level.
Meet the Dean
Dr. Kenneth Witcher is the Dean of the College of Aeronautics at the Worldwide Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In this position, he is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the college.
Dr. Kenneth Witcher
Do you want to join the exciting aerospace industry? Or maybe you’re looking for an advantage during your next promotion opportunity? If so, the College of Aeronautics can help.
Long the cornerstone of our University, Embry-Riddle’s College of Aeronautics continues to lead the education and innovation that drives our entire industry forward. We have expanded our curriculum considerably, adding programs in some of today’s most up-and-coming areas, such as engineering technology, safety, and unmanned systems. We have developed new technology that allows us to educate more people in more places and in more ways than we ever imagined.
And it’s not just our students or our school reaping the rewards. In keeping with our global reputation as an aviation leader, we are sharing our experience and using our influence to shape the future of aviation education around the world.
Our mission is to provide graduate and undergraduate academic programs that enable our students to excel in the multi-disciplinary field of aerospace; in the aeronautics industry, in the military, and in the local, state, and federal government organizations connected to aerospace programs.
Come join the 14,000-plus active students and thousands of astronauts, pilots, engineers, and industry professionals who are benefiting or have benefited from a program offered and supported by the College of Aeronautics!
Student Spotlight
Army veteran Andrew Wentworth is the first student to earn a Master of Science in Unmanned Systems from the Worldwide Campus.
Faculty Spotlight
Stefan Kleinke, a professor of Advanced Aerodynamics for the College of Aeronautics, is well-versed in flying or fixing many types of aircraft.
Faculty Blog
Dr. Patti Clark, assistant professor and program chair for the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance, writes about her visit to the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft operation at Luke Air Force Base.
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Read the College of Aeronautics’ International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
Faculty Member Awarded by American Industrial Hygiene Association
The 2018 Henry F. Smyth, Jr. Award was recently presented to Cheri Marcham, Ph.D., Assistant Professor for the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Awarded by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Marcham was honored for recognizing the needs of the industrial hygiene profession and for making major contributions to fulfill those needs, thereby contributing to the improvement of the public welfare.
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