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Aeronautical Studies - B.S.

Ready to launch a career in aviation that lets you chart your own path? The Aeronautical Studies program lets you explore it allpiloting, air traffic control, airport operations, aviation safety and more. Designed for flexibility, this program gives you the freedom to shape your future in the sky or on the ground.

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Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Studies

蹤獲扦's Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies program prepares students for a successful career in the aviation industry.

Program Information for Aeronautical Studies - B.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Studies provides students with a strong foundation in aviation knowledge, preparing them for a variety of careers in the industry. This program emphasizes theoretical understanding of aeronautical principles, air traffic management, aviation safety and industry regulations. With experienced faculty and access to cutting-edge resources, students gain the expertise needed for roles such as air traffic controllers, aviation managers or other aviation-related positions. Opportunities for internships and co-op experiences further enhance students' education by providing real-world industry exposure.

Admissions for Aeronautical Studies - B.S.

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 蹤獲扦’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 蹤獲扦’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former 蹤獲扦 students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since 蹤獲扦 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 Aeronautical Studies 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

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain the physics of flight, aerodynamics and the effects of the atmosphere.
  2. Describe the operation of aircraft systems and how they integrate.
  3. Demonstrate the process of air traffic control and describe the components of the National Airspace System.
  4. Investigate physiological and human factors as they relate to aviation safety.
  5. Accomplish successful academic work in aviation and associated academic disciplines in preparation for professional work in the aviation industry.

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
AERN 15000INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 3
AERN 25100INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT 3
AERN 25250ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER 3
AERN 25350FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 2
AERN 25351FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY 1
AERN 30000PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 35020AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 35040AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS I 3
AERN 35341AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 45030AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS II 3
AERN 45099AERONAUTICAL STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) 13
or CAE 45092 AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (ELR) (WIC)
AERN 45130PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION 3
AERN 45135AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45150APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I 3
AERN 45250AVIATION LAW 3
AERN 45791AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 13
18
Aeronautics (AERN) or Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)9
Elements of Flight Theory Elective, choose from the following:3-5
AERN 15740
ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY
AERN 15745
NON-PILOT ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY
AERN 15750
& AERN 15751
ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT THEORY I
and PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT I
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CAE 12260SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING 21-3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
PACS 11001INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (KSS) 3
PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13012COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) 2
PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
33
6
36-9
30-3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)8
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

Students scoring 34 or below on the ALEKS math assessment are required to enroll in CAE 12260 until they successfully complete MATH 00022.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

 

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
AERN 15000 INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 3
CAE 12260 SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING 1
!MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Elements of Flight Theory Elective 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
AERN 25250 ELEMENTS OF AVIATION WEATHER 3
AERN 25350 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 2
AERN 25351 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY 1
!MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
PACS 11001 INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (KSS) 3
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!PHY 13001 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
!PHY 13021 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
AERN 25100 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT 3
!PHY 13012 COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) 2
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
AERN 35020 AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 35040 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS I 3
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
Aeronautics (AERN) or Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
AERN 30000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 35341 AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3
AERN 45030 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS II 3
AERN 45130 PHYSIOLOGY AND HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION 3
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
Aeronautics (AERN) or Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
AERN 45099
or CAE 45092
 AERONAUTICAL STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR)
or AERONAUTICS AND ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (ELR) (WIC)
3
AERN 45150 APPLIED FLIGHT DYNAMICS I 3
AERN 45250 AVIATION LAW 3
Aeronautics (AERN) Elective 3
Aeronautics (AERN) or Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
AERN 45135 AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45791 AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Aeronautical Studies - B.S.

The B.S. degree in Aeronautical Studies is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

With the guidance of both the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 蹤獲扦 and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering assesses our programs educational goals every two years. Our Program Educational Goals are as follows:

  • Graduates will exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management, and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity, and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will manifest the colleges core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect, and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Several methods to gather both direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year are utilized. Data is gathered to improve student's learning and strengthen our relationships with industry. Some methods used include:

  • Surveys (Graduating Senior, Alumni, and Employer Surveys)
  • Capstone Projects
  • Aeronautics Advisory Committee Feedback
  • Degree Program Review
  • Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes

The assessment of our goals starts with the Universitys vision to Promote academic excellence and enhance student learning through a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The valuable data we collect from our assessment activities is analyzed and discussed amongst our Faculty to ensure we are making value added improvements to our programs.

Program Enrollment and Graduation Data

Aeronautical Studies; Enrolled
2019202020212022202320242025
5755505980141167
Aeronautical Studies; Graduated
2019202020212022202320242025
35202118242631
Aeronautical Studies; Student Retention and Graduation Rates
CohortFreshman Cohort1st Year Retention Rate3rd Fall Persistence Rate4th Persistence Rate4yr Grad Rate5yr Grad Rate6yr Grad Rate
2019240.0%40.0%40.0%20.0%20.0%20.0%
2020666.7%55.6%55.6%11.1%22.2%22.2%
20211100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022853.3%33.3%40.0%   
20232676.5%64.7%    
20243968.4%     
2025       

Revision Date 9-2025

Based on graduate self-reports, our graduates of Aeronautical Studies, Bachelor of Science have job placement rate of 70% for aviation-relation position types within their first year after graduation.

Comprehensive Assessment Plan

A is written and implemented by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering faculty and staff to meet requirements set forth by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and 蹤獲扦.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Aeronautical Studies - B.S.

Compliance officers

3.0%

about as fast as the average

418,000

number of jobs

$78,420

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Aerial applicator/aerial crop duster/agriculture pilots
  • Aerial hurricane hunters
  • Air force pilots
  • Air tour pilots
  • Airline and commercial pilots
  • Airline operations specialists
  • Airline transport pilots
  • Airport operations assistants
  • Aviation logistics officers
  • Aviation safety officers/analysts
  • Cargo operations managers
  • Charter/private airline pilots
  • Federal law enforcement pilots
  • Fixed wing air ambulance captains
  • Flight dispatchers (with training/certification)
  • Flight operations coordinators
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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