Purdue, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School partner for new grad degree
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U.S. Naval Test Pilot School students can earn a Purdue University graduate degree online through a new partnership.
The institutions are developing a 48-week curriculum of online classes from Purdue’s College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute. Students will be able to study areas such as artificial intelligence, unmanned and autonomous aerial systems, hypersonics and sustainable energy solutions while completing their USNTPS training.
“It’s a win-win for all parties,” said Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, commander of Naval Test Wing Atlantic. “The speed in which this effort is moving is a testament to how eager we all are to bring higher education excellence to TPS and NAWCAD personnel.”
USNTPS trains Navy test pilots, flight officers, engineers, and industry and foreign partners. Purdue said in a news release the naval school is at the forefront of aviation. It is the only domestic program for rotary wing test pilots and is the dedicated rotary wing test pilot school of the U.S. Army.
Those in training will be able to earn a master’s degree in engineering technology or interdisciplinary engineering. Those already with a master’s can enroll to work toward an online Doctor of Technology degree.
“This partnership not only benefits Navy personnel and Purdue students educationally, it presents other exciting opportunities and is in line with Purdue’s intent to be a leading partner for the Department of Defense in innovation to maintain and enhance national security,” said Dimitrios Peroulis, senior vice president for Purdue University Online.
Students can begin enrolling is this fall.