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Experiential Learning

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Management and Tech-Ops students may request to use AVS 3990 – Experiential Learning in place of their capstone course (AVS 4980 for Management or AVS 4630 for Tech-Ops). Approval from the Department Chair is required before registering. Flight Science students follow a different process (refer to guidelines below). 

College of Aviation
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5461 USA
(269) 964-6375

Experiential Learning Credit Guidelines

To begin the process, Aviation Management and Operations/Technical Operations students must complete the appropriate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with their internship supervisor or employer. The MOA verifies that the internship experience will allow the student to meet the student learning outcomes associated with the capstone course.

Aviation Flight Science students follow a different process. AVS 3990 cannot be used as a substitute for the AVS 4120 capstone course. However, Flight Science students may apply AVS 3990 toward their career elective requirement if the internship meets program expectations. Students must complete the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with their internship supervisor.

Checklist for students

  • Complete the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with your internship supervisor.
  • Email the MOA to kyle.d.jehnzen@wmich.edu.
  • Receive Chair decision (approved, request for more information, or denied).
  • If approved, complete and submit the Class Credit Paperwork.
  • Wait for the advisor override to register for AVS 3990.
  • Register for 3 credits of AVS 3990 and pay associated tuition.
  • Confirm that you are not attempting to substitute AVS 3990 for AVS 4120 (not
    permitted).
  • Complete the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with your internship supervisor.
  • Email the MOA to kyle.d.jehnzen@wmich.edu.
  • Receive Chair decision regarding career elective eligibility.
  • If approved, register for AVS 3990 in the appropriate semester.
  • Register for the required credits and pay associated tuition.