College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae

About This Program

The Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology program prepares students for a career in the broad field of aeronautics. The program focuses on analytical and hands-on problem-solving in areas of interest to the aeronautics industry. The state-of-the-art facilities; knowledgeable, experienced and friendly faculty; a focus on practical skills; and internship opportunities prepare you for an exciting career in the aeronautics field. Read more...

Contact Information

• cae@kent.edu | 330-672-2892
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Program Delivery

• Delivery
  • In person
• Location
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aeronautical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. This degree program is also accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (www.aabi.aero).

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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 admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’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 English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

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

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

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

Transfer students must have a minimum 2.250 overall GPA in all college-level coursework for admission to the Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology major.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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ENGR 48099 and ENGR 48199 must be taken during the same academic year.

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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Students who desire to change their major to Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering should take PHY 23101 and PHY 23102. Failing to do so may result in additional coursework.

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Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program. Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who do not obtain the minimum score required to place into MATH 12011 are at risk of delaying graduation.

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Students who desire to change their major to Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering should take MATH 11022 and MATH 12002. Failing to do so will result in additional coursework.

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum C grade may be required in some courses.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology prepares graduates to enter careers in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales and maintenance of aeronautical/aerospace systems. Students gain technical expertise in engineering materials, statics, strength of materials, applied aerodynamics, applied propulsion and electronics. Graduates have strengths in the analysis, applied design, development, implementation and oversight of more advanced aeronautical/aerospace systems and processes. Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.

Information on the program’s education objectives, student enrollment and graduation data can be found on the college website.

Students may apply early to the Master of Engineering Technology degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.