Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics – Professional Pilot

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Professional Pilot is to prepare students to be professional pilots and enable them to qualify for Federal Aviation Administration certificates and ratings required for giving flight and ground instruction and commercial and instrument operations in FAR part 121 air carrier operations or business general aviation.

Study Objective

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Professional Pilot is to prepare students for entry-level positions as a professional pilot.

Program Educational Goals:  Consistent with the mission of Kent State University, which states, “We transform lives and communicates through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment, “the education goals of the Professional Pilot program are as follows:

1. Educational Goal #1: As measured by the class of 2024, at least 80% of students in each program participate in experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom and/or one’s own major
   1. Participation is defined as at least one full semester of active participation
   2. Opportunities include full-semester courses, internships, co-ops, student groups (i.e. high-powered rocket club, precision flight team) or addition of a minor
2. Educational Goal #2: As measured by the class of 2024 at least 10% of students in each program participate in undergraduate research opportunities.
3. Educational Goal #3: Increase the four-year graduation rate by 10%.
4. Educational Goal #4: Increase the six-year graduation rate to match or exceed the University, Kent-campus preponderant rate of 52%.
   1. If a program already exceeds this rate, match or exceed KSU’s Peer High (OU) rate of 63%.
   2. If a program already exceeds this rate, increase by 5% over previous years or maintain rate consistently for three years.

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