Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Air Traffic Control is limited to students who have an FAA Control Tower Operator certification or an FAA Credential with Tower Rating. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Air Traffic Control is a 120-credit program.
Degree Requirements:
Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra
STA-201
MAT-121
PHY-128
PHY-129
CIS-107 or above
- Certification: FAA Control Tower Operator CTO or FAA Credential with Tower rating.
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students’ areas of study are completed by the FAA licenses.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
- Note: All certifications are recommended.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I. General Education Requirements Credits (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
| -TRSFR REQ. | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Navigation | 3 |
| - | Air Traffic Control Core (12 Credits) | 12 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Air Traffic Control Equipment | 9 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Air Traffic Electives | 9 |
| APS-401 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
III. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.