From an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University webinar presented in June 2017. Covers degree information about the BS in Interdisciplanary Studies (BSIS), a newer degree offered by ERAU-Worldwide, and available completely online.

1. Welcome to the June 2017
Webinar Plus Degree Briefing
Thursday, June 29, 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time (USA)
Our Agenda Today:
• Introductions and Overview of ERAU—Bill Gibbs
• The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies- Dr. Bobby McMasters, Dr. Ron Serra,
Dr. John Griffith
• Questions and Answers
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2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Fully-accredited, independent, nonprofit university based in Daytona Beach, Florida
• Oldest (1926) and most prestigious aviation-related university in the world
• More than 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees (Associates to Ph.D.) + Professional Education
• 120,000+ alumni
Worldwide Campus
• 130 campuses around the world
• Classroom, Real-time Virtual Classroom, Online
About ERAU
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3. Presenters
Dr. Bobby McMasters
Associate Professor
Chair, BS Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Bobby.Mcmasters@erau.edu
Ronald Serra
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Chair,
BS Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Ronald.Serra@erau.edu
Dr. John Griffith
Assistant Professor
Chair, Mathematics, Physical & Life Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
John.Griffith@erau.edu

4. Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Bobby McMasters (mcmas245@erau.edu)
Ron Serra (serrar@erau.edu)
John Griffith (griff2ec@erau.edu)
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5. • Unique to Embry-Riddle:
–120 SCHs:
• Gen Educ – 36 SCHs
• Core – 30 SCHs
• One Minor – 15-21 SCHs
• Specialization – 15 SCHs
• “Open” Electives – 0-24 SCHs
• Transfer Credit!
BSIS Degree Program

6. • Designed To Accept!
–Civilian & Military
• 87 SCH’s
• 84 SCH’s
• 73 SCH’s
• Typically > 60 SCH’s
• Military Friendly -- Here to Help!!
BSIS Transfer Credit!!

7. • AU-ABC Category I Applies To USAF
Students With A CCAF AAS Degree
–AU-ABC Category I designation means that
a CCAF AAS graduate in any program will
require no more than 60 semester hours to
be taken with Embry-Riddle Worldwide
toward the declared AU-ABC program.
Community College of the Air Force

8. • Important!
–For credit evaluation of courses taken at
other academic institutions, students
should submit official transcripts. Credit
awarded will depend on course work that
has already been earned at Embry-Riddle
and may not diminish the 60 total credits
required for Embry-Riddle Worldwide
program completion.
Community College of the Air Force (Cont.)

9. • Partnership between Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University and the CCAF
• Purpose
–To provide online general education courses
for CCAF credit.
–Reduce CCAF degree completion time.
–Reduce educational impact of deployments,
PCS, and family commitments.
General Education Mobile (GEM)

10. • As a GEM partner, Embry-Riddle
Worldwide Offers Online Courses To
Meet All Five General Education
Disciplines
–Oral & Written Communication
–Mathematics
–Social Science
–Humanities
General Education Mobile (Cont.)

11. • US Army
• US Coast Guard
• US Navy
• US Marine Corps
• Active Duty, Guard
and Reserve
ACE Transfer Credit

12. • US Army Example
ACE Transfer Credit (Cont.)
Number ACE Number Description
Semester
Credit Hours
1 AR-2201-0399 V0 Basic Combat Training 6
2 AR-1704-0232 V02 OH-58D Armament/Electrical Avionic System Repairer 11
3 AR-2201-0604 V01 Warrior Leader (Modified) 1
4 N/A NCO Academy, Fort Campbell 3
5 AR-1715-1098 V02 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist 12
6 NV-2201-0126 V01 DOD Joint Explosive Ordinance 21
7 AR-0702-0030 V01 Structured Self Development 3
8 MOS-15J-005 OH-58D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems
Repairer
21
Total: 78

13. • US Navy Example
ACE Transfer Credit (Cont.)
Count ACE Identifier Description ACE Credit
1 NV-2201-0128
V01
Expeditionary Combat Skills/First Aid 3
2 NV-2201-0128
V01
Expeditionary Combat Skills/Military Science 3
3 NV-1714-0059
V03
Construction Electrician Power and Communications Cable
Splicing/Cable System Installation and Maintenance
3
4 NV-1714-0059
V03
Construction Electrician Power and Communications Cable
Splicing/Communications Systems Operation, Troubleshooting, and
Repair
3
5 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Construction Electricity 3
6 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Construction Plans 3
7 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Electrical Distribution Systems
Maintenance
3
8 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Fundamentals of Lighting 3
9 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Motors and Generators 3
10 NER-CE-004 Construction Electrician (CE)/Supervision 3
Total JST ACE Credit: 30

14. • Student Emails
–Five Major Terms
Student Updates

15. • Newsletter
Student Updates (Cont.)

16. • FlightSafety
–Program Administrator
–Business System Architect
Careers

17. • Lockheed Martin
Careers (Cont.)

18. • Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. – Content
developers, transportation program
managers, logistics specialists, HR assistants,
various types of research scientists, etc.
• Tesla
Careers (Cont.)

19. • Questions?
Here To Help!

20. Presenters
Dr. Bobby McMasters
Associate Professor
Chair, BS Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Bobby.Mcmasters@erau.edu
Ronald Serra
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Chair,
BS Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Ronald.Serra@erau.edu
Dr. John Griffith
Assistant Professor
Chair, Mathematics, Physical & Life Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
John.Griffith@erau.edu

21. We will take a break for the
summer and resume the
webinars in the fall. Watch
webinars.erau.edu for updated
information
webinars.erau.edu