College of Aeronautics and Engineering
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Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics provides an education in aviation that produces professionals to operate the National Airspace System in the 21st century.

The Aeronautics major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Aeronautical Studies concentration prepares students for entry-level technological positions in aviation and related areas. Although focused on a broad foundation of aeronautically related subjects, the program also provides a significant number of electives that allow students to explore other areas of interest or earn a minor in a particular area of study. It is well suited for those entering the program with previous flight experience or transfer credits from an accredited university.
• The Air Traffic Control concentration prepares students for professional work in air traffic control and management. Originally, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI), the concentration provides practical simulation-based training in air traffic control that enables the CTI graduates to work as air traffic controllers and managers in the National Airspace System.
• The Aviation Management concentration prepares students for entry-level management supervisory and administrative positions in aviation and other aviation-related professional fields. This course of study combines technical and aeronautical courses with courses in management and information systems. Students entering this program should have a technical interest, mathematical proficiency and an ability to develop analytical and communicative capabilities.
• The Professional Pilot concentration is designed for students who aspire to become professional pilots. This concentration stresses subjects associated with flight systems, propulsion, structures and electronics. Students entering this program should have a strong desire for excellence in aviation as well as the flying skills required of a professional pilot.
• The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations concentration is for students who aspire to become professional Unmanned aircraft pilots (drone pilot).  This concentration is focused on the safe operations of unmanned aircraft systems, regulations, the technology of autonomous systems and policy regarding the operations of unmanned aerial elements.

Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics 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.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Aeronautics is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, Federal Aviation Administration.

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 campus 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. Check with a regional campus admissions office to determine application requirements, as they may differ among campuses.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 48 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

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.

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

Professional Pilot Concentration Admission Requirements

Effective spring 2023, admission to the professional pilot concentration is selective. Students must complete a pre-admission evaluation to be considered for admission. Inquiries may be directed to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

Flight Training Courses: Transfer students and students admitted to the Aeronautics major with credits completed through College Credit Plus or other means may be allowed to enroll in flight training courses only with special permission.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of math, science and the applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
2. Analyze and interpret data.
3. Understand and master the fundamental concepts and skills of airplane flight.
4. Communicate effectively through written and oral means.
5. Recognize the need and develop the cognitive abilities to engage in life-long learning by successfully contending with changing technologies, regulatory policies and procedures, market forces and the highly dynamic operational environment of commercial flight and professional aviation.
6. Understand contemporary issues that affect aviation.
7. Use the techniques, skills and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
8. Understand the national and international aviation environment.
9. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
10. Know and understand the technical details involved in the effective management of employees and operational systems in professional aviation.

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 Requirements

Major Requirements

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

Aeronautical Studies Concentration Requirements

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

Air Traffic Control Concentration Requirements

Aviation Management Concentration Requirements

Professional Pilot Concentration Requirements

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Concentration

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Students who successfully completed PHY 13002 will have met the requirement for PHY 13012.

Progression Requirements

Professional Pilot concentration: Students must pass all required flight training and associated flight theory courses with a minimum 70 grade. Failure to complete all requirements may result in students being deemed not being permitted to continue in the concentration; those students will be advised to change their program to the Aeronautical Studies concentration with the Flight Technology minor.

Flight Training Courses: Beyond AERN 15751, all students are required to have an maintain a minimum 2.500 overall GPA to continue in flight courses. Students must complete all flight courses by the end of the semester following that in which they enrolled. In other words, if a student enrolls in a flight course in the fall, they must complete the course no later than the end of the following spring semester. This requirement is subject to waiver by the academic program director. In the absence of an authorized waiver, students who fail to complete any flight course by the end of the subsequent semester after course enrollment will receive a failing grade (F) and a complete forfeiture of the balance of the flight fees. Students who wish a refund of flight fees are required to withdraw from their flight course by the withdrawal deadlines established by the Office of the University Registrar. Flight fees will be refunded in accordance with the University policy regarding student fee refunds, policy number 3342-7-06. Students must complete the commercial certificate and instrument rating at Kent State to be eligible for the FAA's R-ATP certificate.

Students in Flight Training Courses must comply with the University Code of Student Conduct, Federal Aviation Regulations, and policies outlined in the Kent State University Flight Operations Manual. Failure to comply may result in punitive actions, issuance of a failing course grade, and/or dismissal from the Professional Pilot concentration.

Graduation Requirements

* The following are the minimum major and overall GPA required for each concentration:

• Minimum 2.250 major GPA and 2.000 overall GPA for Aeronautical Studies concentration
• Minimum 2.500 major GPA and 2.500 overall GPA for Air Traffic Control and Aviation Management concentrations
• Minimum 2.500 major GPA and 2.500 overall GPA for Professional Pilot concentration
• Flight courses can be repeated once with permission

Roadmaps

• Aeronautical Studies Concentration
• Air Traffic Control Concentration
• Aviation Management Concentration
• Professional Pilot Concentration
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Concentration

Aeronautical Studies Concentration

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.

Air Traffic Control Concentration

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.

Aviation Management Concentration

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.

Professional Pilot Concentration

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.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Concentration

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.