Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program 3200 Willow Creek Road Prescott, AZ 86301-3720 US   Phone: 1-928-777-6935   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program On Campus   Named for fallen Challenger astronaut, Dr. Ronald E. McNair, funded by the U.S. Department of Education/TRiO Programs, and one of 179 programs at universities throughout the country, the Ronald E. McNair Post - Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Prescott, Arizona in 1999.The primary goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to provide experiences that prepare selected undergraduate students for doctoral study. The overriding goal of the McNair programs is to increase the number of underrepresented students who will obtain doctoral degrees and go on to teach and/or do research in institutions of higher learning.A major component of the program is the relationship developed between participants and their designated faculty mentors. Working together, mentors and office staff help to motivate and to ensure that participants:Successfully complete their undergraduate degree, Receive guidance in finding sources of financial support, Successfully select graduate schools and degree programs, and Acquire skills needed for successful admission and completion of their Ph.D. degrees.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: