Digital Engineering for Aerospace DEA.S.CRT
One-year Technical Certificate - 30 Credit Hours
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Aviation Technology
Effective as of Fall 2025
What is the program about?
The Digital Engineering for Aerospace One-Year Technical Certificate introduces the concept and importance of digital engineering for the aerospace industry. Digital engineering related benefits, challenges, tools, and best practices relevant to aerospace applications are explored.
Program Outcomes
- Apply digital engineering tools and technologies in aerospace related design, manufacturing, and maintenance use cases.
- Describe the integration, applications, and benefits of digital engineering and digital thread concepts in aerospace including focuses of design, manufacturing, logistics, data management, and cyber security.
- Identify the role of digital engineering, digital thread, and digital twin challenges and best practices in various aerospace use cases.
Career Opportunities
The application of digital engineering knowledge and best practices, complimented by technical knowledge, requires Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and broader aerospace industry focuses that are driven by rapid advances in technology and regulation. Students completing this certificate will be prepared for success as they seek to establish and grow their own ventures or support an established organization.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVT 1130 | Basic Aviation Electricity I | 2 |
| AVT 1300 | Digital Engineering Aerospace Tools | 3 |
| AVT 1301 | Digital Engineering Aerospace Applications | 3 |
| BIS 1010 | Digital Thread Data Management | 3 |
| CIS 1010 | Digital Thread Cyber Security | 3 |
| ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ISE 1401 | Introduction to Digital Thread Technology | 3 |
| ISE 1402 | Digital Thread Enabled Manufacturing | 3 |
| MAN 1010 | Digital Thread Enhanced Logistics | 3 |
| MAT 1470 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MET 1131 (Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology)MET 1161 (Software Tools for Engineering Technology) | 1 |
Program Accreditation Information
The Digital Engineering for Aerospace One-Year Technical Certificate will be incorporated into the proposed Advanced Air Mobility Lifecycle Management Associate of Applied Science Degree. Additionally, the courses may be applied as electives in the Sinclair Unmanned Aerial Systems Bachelor of Applied Science (UAS.S.BAS) degree. Additionally, opportunities will be explored for inclusion in other current or potential Sinclair AAS and BAS degree programs, as well as external institution degrees in areas of focus including aviation, unmanned aerial systems, and advanced air mobility.
Efforts will also be made to add this course to existing external articulation agreements from the Aviation Technology programs.
