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Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) to provide a broad education in several areas of aviation to operate the National Airspace System in the 21^st century. The Air Traffic and Airspace Management major offers practical simulation-based training to prepare students for professional work in air traffic control (ATC) and management. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to work as air traffic controllers, managers or numerous other types of professionals operating in the National Airspace System.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management is to help prepare students for success in numerous aviation-related fields, including those that are emerging such as advanced air mobility (AAM), space traffic management (upper class E traffic management) and remote and automated operations. As an FAA AT-CTI program, students receive specialized education and training to help them earn employment and advancement in ATC. Additionally, this program focuses on disciplines such as aircraft dispatch (14 CFR Part 65), AAM and many more.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ��������’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ��������’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former �������� students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since �������� may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Students: Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Air Traffic and Airspace Management major.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of air traffic and airspace management, as set forth by the AT-CTI program requirements, by applying rules and procedures needed to safely control traffic in the National Airspace System (NAS).
2. Demonstrate the necessary knowledge of the rules and procedures needed to test for the Federal Aviation Administration’s 14 CFR Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher Certification.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to adapt to the changing air traffic and airspace management technology and rules as the global aviation industry grows.

The educational goals of the program are the following:

1. Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
2. Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
3. Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
4. Manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

The B.S. degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.