Drone Regulations Operations and Applications Undergraduate Certificate
This is an interdepartmental program. Contact the School of Communication, Journalism and Media or the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies for more information.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
This certificate includes Part 107 FAA regulation training, safety training, and flight management operations, and creative applications of drone technology. Students must meet FAA requirements to obtain Part 107 remote pilot’s certificate.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (3 hours)
Electives (6-7 hours)
Select an option from the following:
Option 1 - Visual Storytelling (6 hours)
| CJM 221 | Smartphone Storytelling | 3(1-4) |
| MCA 223 | Video Production | 3(1-4) |
| MCA 282 | Storytelling with Drones | 1(1-1) |
| MCA 329 | Media Arts Practicum | 1-8(Spec) |
Note: you may only count one of CJM 221 or
MCA 223.
Option 2 - Mapping with Drones (7 hours)
| GEO 203QR | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 308 | Fundamentals of Remote Sensing | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 397 | Independent Study | 1-6(Spec) |
Option 3 - Logistics Operations with Drone Technology (7 hours)
| MKT 255 | Introduction to Logistics and Physical Distribution | 3(3-0) |
| MKT 397 | Special Topics | 1-6(Spec) |
| MKT 431 | Logistics Operations | 3(3-0) |
Option 4 - Event and Recreation Management (6 hours)
| RPL 318 | Field Course in Recreation Specialization | 1-15(Spec) |
| RPL 430WI | Planning Recreation Programs and Events | 3(3-0) |
Option 5 - Outdoor and Environmental Recreation (6 hours)
| RPL 318 | Field Course in Recreation Specialization | 1-15(Spec) |
| RPL 470WI | Park and Natural Resource Management | 3(3-0) |
Option 6 - Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation (6 hours)
| RPL 318 | Field Course in Recreation Specialization | 1-15(Spec) |
| RPL 349 | Recreational Therapy & Rehabilitation: Facilitation Techniques | 3(3-0) |
Total: 9-10 semester hours