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Overview
The certificate in Space Studies provides a firm foundation in knowledge areas essential to the study of space: astronomy, space flight/exploration (past, current and future), primary industry and government participants, and basic orbital mechanics.
- Discuss, describe, and distinguish between the characteristics of each planet in our solar system.
- Describe rocket fundamentals including propellants, combustion principles, and general components.
- Analyze the principles of manned and unmanned flight, both within and outside of Earth’s atmosphere.
- Recall the history and roles of both past and current key space organizations.
- Compare and contrast the origins and types of comets, asteroids and meteorites.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws of planetary motion and gravitation.
- Solve fundamental two-body orbital mechanics problems.
Accreditation
American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Astronomy with Lab
- Introduction to Space Studies
- Introduction to Space Flight
- Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites
- History of Space
- Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Modern History View 24 other Masters in Modern History in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our university welcomes international applicants from many countries around the world. We are an online university and students are not required to enter the U.S. Therefore, we do not issue I-20 or DS-2019 forms for the F-1 or J-1 student visas.
- In addition to the admission requirements for undergraduate or graduate study, we may require additional documents related to residency,
- English proficiency, and educational background. Our institution maintains the right to require this documentation when needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
285 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 285 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
285 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 285 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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