Aviation Administration, Associate of Science - Air Traffic Control
Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Location(s): General education courses are available at all BC locations. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus and the Miramar Town Center.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED. TSA background check may apply for those seeking airport internships.
Program Description: This program offers four specializations: Aviation Business (Track A), Air Traffic Control (Track B), Airport Management (Track C), and Commercial Pilot (for VA students) (Track D). The Air Traffic Control courses are approved through the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program. Visit the program’s website for more information.
Career Ladder
- Aviation Administration, Associate of Science - Air Traffic Control 2509B
- Bachelor of Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| ASC1210 | AVIATION WEATHER | 3.00 |
| ATT2820 | INTRODUCTION TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (Fall Term Only) | 3.00 |
| ATT1100 | AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE | 3.00 |
| ASC1100 | NAVIGATIONAL SCIENCE I | 3.00 |
| ATT2822C | VFR TOWER OPERATIONS WITH LAB (Spring Term Only) | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| AVM2410 | AIRPORT MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| AVM1440 | AIRPORT AND AIRLINE SECURITY | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Science Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| ATT2821C | ATC RADAR PROCEDURES WITH LAB (Fall Term Only) | 4.00 |
| Elective | Elective Course | 3.00 |
| ASC2320 | AVIATION LAW AND REGULATIONS | 3.00 |
| ASC2870 | AVIATION SAFETY | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 |
| ATT2824C | ATC ENROUTE OPERATIONS WITH LAB (Spring Term Only) | 4.00 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take a lower division elective.
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
RELATED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
- Adobe Certified Expert Certification
GET AN INTERNSHIP
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
MEDIAN WAGE AND JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK
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FUND YOUR EDUCATION
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates from this program will:
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- Students will demonstrate adequate understanding of the history of aviation and the impact on the future of the industry.
- Graduates will be able to develop a security procedure to control unauthorized to airport/aircraft.
- Graduates will be able to develop a safety procedure to reduce the effects of human factor error.
- Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with air traffic control.