Minor in Air Traffic Control
The minor in air traffic control is offered to all students who are interested and who meet the established requirements. This program offers to the student the initial training for air traffic controller. Once students complete a bachelor’s degree and the requirements of this minor, they can request admission to the Academy of the Federal Aviation Administration in the city of Oklahoma. The admission to the minor in air traffic control is limited. The students are selected by means of an interview process where their capability to perform as an air traffic controller is evaluated.
Students interested in being admitted to the minor in air traffic control must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered in studies leading to a bachelor’s degree in Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
- Have a minimum academic index of 2.8.
- Have a mastery of the English language both orally and in writing.
- Complete an interview with the panel of evaluation of the minor of air traffic control.
- Be under 30 years of age when completing the specialization requirements and meet the job requirements of the FAA.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this minor.
Requirements for the Minor in Air Traffic Control - 27 credits
Courses for the Minor in Air Traffic Control
| AWSC 2000 | Introduction to Aeronautics and Space | 3 |
| AWSC 2020 | Aviation Fundamentals | 3 |
| AWSC 2130 | English Proficiency for Aviation Professionals | 3 |
| AWSC 4305 | Aviation Meteorology | 3 |
| AWSC 4310 | Human Factors in Aviation | 3 |
| AWSC 4515 | Air Traffic Control I: Tower Operation | 4 |
| AWSC 4516 | Air Traffic Control II: Radar Operation | 4 |
| AWSC 4517 | Air Traffic Control III: In-Route and In Terminals | 4 |