Carroll University adds 2 new majors: Aviation Science/Drone Technologies and Video Game Design

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- If you've ever thought about studying drone skills or video game design in school, you are in luck. In keeping up with the ever-changing tech landscape, Carroll University is rolling out two new majors: Aviation Science and Drone Technologies and Video Game Design.

“Carroll is thrilled to be offering these two new academic programs,” said President Cindy Gnadinger. “These programs demonstrate Carroll’s longstanding commitment to developing majors that meet the needs of an ever-changing society. In keeping with our pioneering reputation, Carroll has a long history of innovation in education; Aviation Science/Drone Technologies and Video Game Design continue that proud tradition.”

The Aviation Science and Drone Technologies major will teach students such skills as "small drone piloting, remote sensing system design and operations, mission planning and data analytics."

Carroll first offered a minor in Aviation Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems in 2021. Carroll is now one of the few universities to offer a bachelor's degree in this emerging field.

“Drones are quickly becoming a significant part of everyday life,” said Dr. Kareem Muhammad, dean of Carroll’s College of Arts and Sciences. “Companies that adopt drone technologies will need experts to guide those efforts, and Carroll’s new major in Aviation Science and Drone Technologies will equip our students to be leaders in this new career field.”

The Video Game Design major will teach students such skills as "design thinking as it applies to the game design process, developing skills in creating graphics and sound, writing for games, and basic coding principles."

“Carroll has brought together experts from our computer science, creative writing, design, business and music programs to create this unique undergraduate program in video game design,” said Muhammad. “Students in the program will be provided with the full set of skills needed to succeed in video game design, which has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries.”

The need for video game designers is projected to get into the double digits in the next few years as the number of gamers gets up to about three billion globally.

This major has been designed to go with a second major in a similar field so students can get a double major in just four years.