Aviation Administration

The degree or certificate is a program for students who wish to enter civil aviation, work as clerks, agents, station and traffic managers, or fixed base operators. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities between general aviation and commercial aviation; demonstrate the skills required to establish and manage airport operations; and identify effective techniques of flight training and flight school management.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	AT 120*	Private Pilot Ground School	5
	AT 128	Airport Operations	3
	BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
Placement is based on academic background or ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equivalent.	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
	PSYCH 101	General Psychology	3
	SPCH 101	Public Speaking	3
	Select 4 units from the following
	AT 121	Navigation	3
	AT 122	Meteorology	3
	AT 123	Aircraft Structure and Aerodynamics	3
	AT 124*	Radio Procedures and Flight Regulations	3
	AT 125*	Instrument Rating Ground School	3
	AT 126*	Aircraft Powerplants	3
	AT 127*	Flight Training Maneuvers	3
	AT 129	Flight Attendant I	3
	AT 131	Air Traffic Controller	5
AT 129 or equivalent	AT 132	Flight Attendant II	3
	AT 134	American Aviation Travel History and Operations	3
	AT 136	Human Factors in Aviation	3
	ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
ACCTG 101 or equivalent	ACCTG 102	Managerial Accounting	5
	ACCTG 110	Basic Accounting I	4
	CS/IS 100	Computer Concepts	3
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	ECON 101	Principles of Microeconomics	3
	ECON 102	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25

* These courses do not qualify for federal financial aid assistance.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2023	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.