HOURS
Fall Semester
MATH 3330 MAE 1312 MATH 2326 PHYS 1444 MAE 2381
Spring Semester
MAE 2312 MAE 2323 MAE 2315 MAE 3309 MAE 3360 EE 2320
Technical Elective 2 MAE 4310 MAE 4151 Lang/Phil/Cult Elective Creative Arts Elective POLS 2312
UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 MAE 1106 MATH 1426 CHEM 1465 ENGL 1301 U.S. History Elective 1
Summer (Optional)
MAE 3324 MAE 3315 MAE 3181 MAE 3302 MAE 3303 MAE 3185
MAE 3304 MAE 4314 MAE 3182 MAE 3306 MAE 3405 U.S History Elective 2
MAE 1140 MAE 2360 MATH 2425 PHYS 1443 MAE 1351
1st Year
31
Technical Elective 1 MAE 4321 MAE 4350 COMS 2302 ECON 2305 or IE 2308 POLS 2311
3rd Year
plan for success
34
4th Year
130
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest forms. Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities. Create a résumé so you can work on building it up before you get to graduation. Create an account on Handshake.
Participate in the Dean's Challenge. Join a College of Engineering professional organization (ASME, AIAA, AHS, etc.) so you can get to know your peers, begin to make industry connections, pursue your interests, and have fun! Join a UTA club or a general engineering organization (SWE, SHPE, NSBE) so you can get involved on campus and meet new people. Attend the Explore MAE Event to get to know your MAE professors and tour MAE research labs. Apply to join the Honors College.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Complete your pre-professional courses and get admitted to the professional program. Consider pursuing a certificate. Use your flowchart to plan what classes you you want to take in the future. Use the catalog to find course descriptions. Consider adding a minor.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
UTA Organizations College of Engineering Organizations Leadership Minor Student Governance Fraternity & Sorority Life
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan. Meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you're on track for graduation. If you are a freshman student, transition from freshman advising to department advising*. Freshman advising Department advising Complete UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 to learn about all of the resources available to you & to prepare you to succeed in your major.
Join AeroMavs, the Formula SAE Race Car Team, or the MARS Rover Team. Participate in the 3D Printed Aircraft Competition. Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Look into becoming an SI leader or tutor, or working at the IDEAS Center Participate in the Big Event. Interested in getting your PhD? Look into the McNair Scholars program.
Carole Coleman is the internship and co-op coordinator for the College of Engineering. Contact her for information on these once you've met the requirements. Attend a College of Engineering Speed Mentoring event. Attend the College of Engineering Career Fair to network and learn more about companies. It's a great way to find employment and internship opportunities every semester. Join MavMentors.
Career Development
Present at Innovation Day. Ask a professor about getting involved with the work going on in their labs. Attend a conference for the field that you want to 
work in. Take on a leadership position in a student organization.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Dean's Challenge The Big Event UTA Volunteers
Internships/Co-Ops College of Engineering Career Fair College of Engineering Speed Mentoring All Majors Job Fair MavMentors
Innovation Day McNair Scholars Get Involved With Our Research Labs
EDUCATE
Interested in a master's degree? Ask your advisor about Fast Track programs. Send the latest transcript for any courses taken at a community college. Apply to graduate through MyMav. If you're an international student and need a ful-time waiver or OPT form signed, you must see an advisor to have it approved.
Finalize your résumé so you are ready to hand it out at the job fairs. Setup a mock interview with the Career Development Center. Attend the All-Majors Job Fair. Complete The Job Search course on Canvas. Talk to faculty member about the field that you want to go into and what you can do to be a competitive candidate. Attend the MAE Senior Banquet!
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs In addition, all students must complete a Capstone project: Aerospace engineering majors conceptually design a complete flight vehicle, integrating aerodynamics, performance, structures, flight dynamics, and economic considerations
What career options do I have with this major?
Problem-solving skills applying principles of engineering, math, and science to complex problems. Skills in applying the engineering design process to create new products that perform safely and cost-effectively. Skills in hands-on experimentation and computer modeling. Skills in analyzing and interpreting data obtained through experiments and computer modeling. Verbal, written, and graphical skills for communicating technological information and ideas.
Find your career
Aerospace industry: dealing with all aspects of developing aircraft and spacecraft
Take Action
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success. Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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