Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Conduct operations in the en route air traffic control environment related to non-radar separation and procedures.
- Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in the en route air traffic control environment related to radar separation and procedures.
- Recall information on the basics of air traffic control, including its history, mission, and duty priority.
- Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in the airport terminal environment related to VFR Control Tower operations.
- Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in a low volume terminal radar environment related to radar separation and procedures.
- Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in a high volume, complex terminal radar environment related to radar separation and procedures.
- Apply accepted practices in air traffic management to analyze a cumulative knowledge of collaborative air traffic management, traffic flow management, and advanced air traffic management procedures.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic Management requires successful completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours, normally completed in eight semesters. A minimum of 40 semester hours must be upper-level.
Students must select and complete one minor field of study, as approved by the Applied Aviation Sciences Department. Total credits within the minor will vary depending on which minor is chosen. Students typically select a minor that will enhance their aviation career.
Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year might have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Please check the course descriptions in this catalog before registering for classes to ensure requisite sequencing.
Program Requirements
General Education
Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.
Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 120 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost to the student.
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| 6 |
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| 12 |
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| Total Credits | 36 |
Air Traffic Management Core (107 Credits)
The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Air Traffic Management. Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.
Courses in the core with a # will satisfy general education requirements.
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| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| AS 125 | Private and UAS Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 207 | Introduction to Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| AS 221 | Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 221L | Instrument Pilot Operations Laboratory | 1 |
| AS 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AS 310 | Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| AS 350 | Domestic and International Navigation | 3 |
| AS 359 | Aviation Stress Management | 3 |
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 410 | Airline Dispatch Operations | 3 |
| AS 480 | Applied Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| AT 202 | Introduction to Air Traffic Management | 3 |
| AT 305 | Introduction to Terminal Radar Operations | 3 |
| AT 315 | Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower | 3 |
| AT 401 | Advanced Terminal Radar Operations | 3 |
| AT 405 | Advanced En Route Operations | 3 |
| AT 415 | Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition # | 3 |
| # | 6 |
| # | 3 |
| # | 3 |
| # | 3 |
| # | 3 |
| # | 3 |
| # | 3 |
| GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation # | 3 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation # | 3 |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology # | 3 |
| WX 203L | Survey of Meteorology Laboratory # | 1 |
| WX 301 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 107 |
Minor Requirement (15 Credits)
Air traffic controllers are required to possess a current FAA 2nd Class or higher medical certificate to receive and exercise the privileges of their FAA Air Traffic Controller certificates. Students should verify their eligibility status for this level medical certificate with an FAA designated medical examiner prior to enrolling in this degree program. The medical certificate is not required for ATM courses or degree enrollment.
Prospective air traffic controllers must be able to complete their university education and have entered the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy prior to reaching their 31st birthday.
FAA air traffic controllers must be U.S. citizens.
All Army ROTC students are required to complete SS 321 - U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3 credits) in order to commission.
Suggested Plan of Study
| Freshman Year |
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| Fall | Credits |
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| AS 121 |
Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| COM 122 |
English Composition | 3 |
| Computer Science/Information Technology Elective |
3 |
| MA 111 |
Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| UNIV 101 |
College Success | 1 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| Spring | |
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| AS 125 |
Private and UAS Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AT 202 |
Introduction to Air Traffic Management | 3 |
| GEO 210 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MA 112 |
Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| Sophomore Year |
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| Fall | |
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| AS 221 |
Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 221L |
Instrument Pilot Operations Laboratory | 1 |
| AT 305 |
Introduction to Terminal Radar Operations | 3 |
| BA 201 |
Principles of Management | 3 |
| Communications Elective |
3 |
| Social Science Lower-Level Elective |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 16.0 |
| Spring | |
|---|
| AS 309 |
Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AT 315 |
Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower | 3 |
| Communications Elective |
3 |
| SF 210 |
Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| WX 201 |
Survey of Meteorology | 3 |
| WX 203L |
Survey of Meteorology Laboratory | 1 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 16.0 |
| Junior Year |
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| Fall | |
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| AS 207 |
Introduction to Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| AS 310 |
Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| AS 350 |
Domestic and International Navigation | 3 |
| AT 401 |
Advanced Terminal Radar Operations | 3 |
| Minor/Open Elective |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| Spring | |
|---|
| Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics Upper-Level Elective |
3 |
| AT 405 |
Advanced En Route Operations | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Upper-Level Elective |
3 |
| Minor/Open Elective |
3 |
| WX 301 |
Aviation Weather | 3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| Senior Year |
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| Fall | |
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| AT 415 |
Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower | 3 |
| AS 359 |
Aviation Stress Management | 3 |
| AS 410 |
Airline Dispatch Operations | 3 |
| Minor/Open Electives |
6 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| Spring | |
|---|
| AS 405 |
Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 480 |
Applied Aviation Research Methods | 3 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective |
3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level Elective |
3 |
| Minor/Open Elective |
3 |
| | Credits Subtotal | 15.0 |
| | Credits Total: | 122.0 |
