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Aviation Law and Policy - Minor

The Aviation Law and Policy minor provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory issues that affect the aviation industry. Taught by experienced faculty, you'll gain a strong foundation in aviation law, policy and management, making you well-equipped to pursue a career in this dynamic field.

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Minor in Aviation Law and Policy

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.

Program Information for Aviation Law and Policy - Minor

Program Description

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.

Admissions for Aviation Law and Policy - Minor

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
AERN 45250AVIATION LAW 3
AERN 45791AVIATION SECURITY AND POLICY SEMINAR (WIC) 3
PLST 28001LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING 3
POL 10300PUBLIC POLICY 3
or POL 10500 WORLD POLITICS (DIVG) (KSS)
Aeronautics Electives, choose from the following:5
AERN 35031
AIR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS
AERN 35250
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LAW AND REGULATIONS
AERN 45040
LABOR RELATIONS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY
AERN 45255
LEGAL ANALYSIS OF AVIATION AND ENGINEERING DISASTERS
AERN 45400
AVIATION MAINTENANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS
AERN 45750
AEROSPACE MEDICINE
ENGR 35550
LAW AND ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:17

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • 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 Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus