About This Program
Air Traffic and Airspace Management is a forward-looking program that prepares students for an airspace that will be busier than ever. This program readies students for careers in air traffic control, aircraft dispatch, advanced air mobility and urban air mobility planning. Our curriculum provides you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to navigate the skies and ensure the safety of air travel. With a mix of classroom instruction and simulations, you will learn the critical thinking and decision-making skills required for success. Read more...
Contact Information
- cae@kent.edu | 330-672-2892
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Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Accreditation
The B.S. degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management 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 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) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. 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's Academic Policies.
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 program's Coursework tab.
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.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| AERN 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS | 3 |
| AERN 15745 | NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY | 3 |
| AERN 25100 | INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| AERN 25250 | ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER | 3 |
| AERN 25252 | THUNDERSTORMS AND SEVERE WEATHER | 3 |
| AERN 25350 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | 2 |
| AERN 25351 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY | 1 |
| AERN 25800 | INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AERN 30000 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS | 1 |
| AERN 35040 | AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| AERN 35250 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LAW AND REGULATIONS | 2 |
| AERN 35350 | TERMINAL OPERATIONS | 3 |
| AERN 35351 | TERMINAL OPERATIONS LABORATORY | 2 |
| AERN 35650 | NON-PILOT INSTRUMENT FLIGHT THEORY | 3 |
| AERN 35850 | EMERGENT AIR VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE | 3 |
| AERN 35851 | EMERGENT AIR VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE LABORATORY | 1 |
| AERN 45010 | AIRCRAFT DISPATCH I | 3 |
| AERN 45020 | AIRCRAFT DISPATCH II | 3 |
| AERN 45030 | AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| AERN 45130 | PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS OF FLIGHT | 3 |
| AERN 45135 | AVIATION SAFETY THEORY | 3 |
| AERN 45150 | APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I | 3 |
| AERN 45250 | AVIATION LAW | 3 |
| AERN 45345 | EN ROUTE OPERATIONS | 3 |
| AERN 45346 | EN ROUTE OPERATIONS LABORATORY | 1 |
| AERN 45399 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CAPSTONE (ELR) | 1 |
| AERN 45499 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CAPSTONE LABORATORY (ELR) | 2 |
| AERN 45720 | CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| AERN 45791 | AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 1 | 3 |
| AERN 45820 | AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ENGR 10005 | INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY | 3 |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
| MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
| MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
| PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| PHY 13012 | COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) | 2 |
| PHY 13022 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 6 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.500 | 2.500 |
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.
| Semester One | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ! | AERN 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS | 3 |
| ! | AERN 15745 | NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY | 3 |
| AERN 25350 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | 2 | |
| AERN 25351 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY | 1 | |
| MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 | |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Semester Two | |||
| AERN 25800 | INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS | 3 | |
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 | |
| ENGR 10005 | INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY | 3 | |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Semester Three | |||
| AERN 25250 | ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER | 3 | |
| MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 | |
| PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 | |
| PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 14 | ||
| Semester Four | |||
| AERN 25252 | THUNDERSTORMS AND SEVERE WEATHER | 3 | |
| AERN 35250 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LAW AND REGULATIONS | 2 | |
| AERN 35350 | TERMINAL OPERATIONS | 3 | |
| AERN 35351 | TERMINAL OPERATIONS LABORATORY | 2 | |
| PHY 13012 | COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) | 2 | |
| PHY 13022 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Semester Five | |||
| AERN 25100 | INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT | 3 | |
| ! | AERN 35040 | AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| AERN 35650 | NON-PILOT INSTRUMENT FLIGHT THEORY | 3 | |
| AERN 35850 | EMERGENT AIR VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE | 3 | |
| AERN 35851 | EMERGENT AIR VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE LABORATORY | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Semester Six | |||
| AERN 30000 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS | 1 | |
| AERN 45130 | PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS OF FLIGHT | 3 | |
| AERN 45150 | APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I | 3 | |
| AERN 45250 | AVIATION LAW | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 13 | ||
| Semester Seven | |||
| AERN 45135 | AVIATION SAFETY THEORY | 3 | |
| AERN 45345 | EN ROUTE OPERATIONS | 3 | |
| AERN 45346 | EN ROUTE OPERATIONS LABORATORY | 1 | |
| AERN 45720 | CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 2 | |
| AERN 45791 | AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) | 3 | |
| AERN 45820 | AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Semester Eight | |||
| AERN 45010 | AIRCRAFT DISPATCH I | 3 | |
| AERN 45020 | AIRCRAFT DISPATCH II | 3 | |
| AERN 45030 | AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS II | 3 | |
| AERN 45399 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CAPSTONE (ELR) | 1 | |
| AERN 45499 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CAPSTONE LABORATORY (ELR) | 2 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | ||
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.
| Requirement | Credits/Courses |
|---|---|
| Flashes 101 (UC 10001) | 1 credit hour |
Course is not required for students with 30+ transfer credits (excluding College Credit Plus) or age 21+ at time of admission. | |
| Diversity Domestic/Global (DIVD/DIVG) | 2 courses |
Students must successfully complete one domestic and one global course, of which one must be from the Kent Core. | |
| Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) | varies |
Students must successfully complete one course or approved experience. | |
| Kent Core (see table below) | 36-37 credit hours |
| Writing-Intensive Course (WIC) | 1 course |
Students must earn a minimum C grade in the course. | |
| Upper-Division Requirement | 39 credit hours |
Students must successfully complete 39 upper-division (numbered 30000 to 49999) credit hours to graduate. | |
| Total Credit Hour Requirement | 120 credit hours |
Kent Core Requirements
| Requirement | Credits/Courses |
|---|---|
| Kent Core Composition (KCMP) | 6 |
| Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (KMCR) | 3 |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (KHUM/KFA) (min one course each) | 9 |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (KSS) (must be from two disciplines) | 6 |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences (KBS/KLAB) (must include one laboratory) | 6-7 |
| Kent Core Additional (KADL) | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36-37 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- 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).
- 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.
- 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:
- Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
- 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.
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 21st 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.
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.