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Full Description

Students pursuing the Aviation Law and Policy minor gain a deep understanding of existing policy and case law while developing the skills necessary to influence the regulatory process, which establishes and creates new laws and regulations. This minor enhances the student learning experience from a multitude of disciplines (aeronautics, engineering, business, pre-law, etc.), and prepares students to affect change in the air transportation industry from a variety of career fields.

The air transportation industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the U.S. economy. Responsible for more than 10 million jobs and driving five percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and nearly $1.5 trillion in annual economic activity, the industry requires aviation professionals who can readily navigate the complex areas of aviation regulations.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate and solve applied aviation problems.
2. Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
3. Make professional and ethical decisions.
4. Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ (in residence).

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