STEM COURSES
Emmanuel Christian Academy believes that a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math is critical for all students. We offer several levels of math and science classes in both general studies and our honors curriculum along with options in technology and engineering so that all students have an understanding of STEM subjects after graduation.
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN
AEROSPACE INSTITUTE
Unmanned Aviation STEM courses
Emmanuel Christian Academy is proud to have been the first school in Ohio that offered unmanned aviation stem courses for dual enrollment college credit through Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
Area high school students enrolled in the program can now earn credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements as well as industry certifications in the fast-growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. In partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, the Turner Foundation, and Kettering Health Network, this drone program is open to all local students who are interested in participating.
The four-year program seeks to equip students for careers in technology and aviation. Courses focus on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as well as providing industry certifications for immediate workforce development in the UAS field. The coursework will expose students to UAS navigation planning, data entry, UAS safety/security, UAS aerial photography, principles of management, and more.
Students who choose to enroll can earn up to 18 college credit hours for successfully completing all four years. The program will also prepare students to test for a variety of credentials including their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 UAS pilot certification after completing the program.
Our original program instructor, Col Bernie "Bunyan" Willis, is a Kentucky Colonel and an Air Force Reserve member with 27 years of aviation experience as a Command Pilot. He is a flight and academic instructor with 2,500 flying hours in the F-16 and 750 hours in the unmanned MQ-1 Predator.
To learn more about our partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and additional STEM options for your local area high school student please contact Mr. Shadh Molla at smolla@ecaoh.com today!
