Embry-Riddle Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics valid in CA?

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Embry-Riddle Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics valid in CA?

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Dear fellow aviators and aviation fans,

I am writing here because I failed finding more info, and the little info that I did find, appeared to be a bit outdated. I currently live in Europe where I am pursuing the bachelor of science in Aeronautics by ERAU Worldwide (distance learning), but I also did two semesters at one of their campuses, the rest of the education, I did all online. I also flew in South America (B737 NGs, E190s and Gulfstream G550s), have approx. 4000 hrs and am the holder of an FAA and ICAO ATPL license. I am thinking of moving to Canada with my wife, as she is a teacher and has had some great offers to work in Canada, so I thought why not, I always loved your beautiful country when I visited it, and also its people.

My question is, do you know if Canada in general accepts the bachelor of science of Aeronautics degree? The only few official places in Canada that could give me an answer, want to charge me approx. 350 CAN $ (that incl. international shipping of results) but the process takes nearly 14 weeks. So I thought I should ask here. For example, if I want to do a major later at a Canadian Univ. will I have chances to get in?

I do not really look into joining the airlines, so I will not be taking anyone's job here ;), although I enjoyed my time in the airlines and can recommend it to all others, I want to perhaps work more on the ground but in the aviation sector, in management or so (safety, flights schools, airlines but desk job). I would of course always fly as a hobby or maybe I get to meet one or the other person that I can do some charter flights with. Learning to fly sea planes etc would also be a dream for me.

So that is basically it, given my info above, do you think the degree is accepted by Canadian educational or academic standards and do jobs in the aviation sector know ERAU?

A bit of a side note. I read in several topics regarding the long distance course not being the same as attending campus. Now, I did about 1/3 campus and 2/3 long distance, I personally think the exact opposite, I even thought some of the long distance work harder (example they cut your exam time in half, because they are afraid of cheating), so taking tests is a huge stress each time. Also, social loafing and such is a hard task as group participation is monitored by professors, and you have a ton of extra work to hand in, all part of the great so the long distance of ERAU today basically forces you to participate all the time, because when I was last time on campus 9 years ago, you could basically do as you wish, since final exams all counted the most and one or the other major assignment, so some people did not even go to class, but just went to take the tests and were square, that is why I mention, that I in particular, thought the long distance course more challenging. I also learned here that I had more self-discipline than I thought ;)

Looking forward for some replies. Thanks in advance !
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Yes, your degree will count at any Canadian University. Whether or not it qualifies you for a given Masters program will depend on the program, but that's the same for any degree.
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awesome, so even if the aeronautics bachelor degree is long distance ?
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Long distance has no effect.
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I have a BSc in Professional Aeronautics from ERAU. No problems in Canada.
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Sounds like those companies are trying to scam you mate.
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thank you all. About the scamming, the Canadian companies I referred to where the official companies charged with validating foreign degrees for when you immigrate to Canada, such as the Univ. of Toronto. They charge a big deal indeed, but I wanted to ask first here in the forums. Again, thank you all.

By the way, what is the difference between the BSc in professional Aeronautics and just Aeronautics ? Is it the same or was is it just a name change of the same program ?
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With on line experience as a commercial pilot, and a diploma from a place like ERAU I don't think you'll have much trouble finding a job in aviation. Experience as a pilot really brings a lot to the ground positions, whether it be dispatch, ground operations etc.
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I believe there is a requirement to have a foreign degree validated when a degree is required for a profession. Validation of a degree is, for example, required by some NAFTA professionals. Since Canadian aviation professionals do not legally require a degree, anything should be acceptable, at face value.
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sirscarecrow wrote:thank you all. About the scamming, the Canadian companies I referred to where the official companies charged with validating foreign degrees for when you immigrate to Canada, such as the Univ. of Toronto. They charge a big deal indeed, but I wanted to ask first here in the forums. Again, thank you all.

By the way, what is the difference between the BSc in professional Aeronautics and just Aeronautics ? Is it the same or was is it just a name change of the same program ?
Just a name change.
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Again, thank you all, you helped a lot ! I am looking forward to participate here in the forum as soon as hopefully things go smooth with immigration!
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Of the people here who have taken ERAU courses online, is there anyone who did it to finish a degree? I'm a Seneca graduate from the days when the program only gave you a diploma. I was looking at doing the ERAU course to get my degree. They sort of want the same check on previous course compatibility. It costs a couple hundred dollars too and of course there's no guarantee that your previous course will qualify for advanced standing.

Is there anyone here who's done this?
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