Professional Aviation
As the field of aviation continues to diversify and expand, the demand for trained aviation professionals continues to grow. TCU and the College of Education are proud to offer the first 4-year-degree in professional in North Texas, home of one of the most powerful aviation hubs in the world. With concentrations in both Aviation Administration and Professional Piloting (coming Fall 2027), this program will provide students with a clear pathway to becoming an aviation professional, including hands-on preparation and real-world access to training.
Students are required to take the B.S. in Professional Aviation Core Curriculum, as outlined below.
| AVIA 25113 | Unmanned Aerial System |
| AVIA 31333 | Human Factors in Aviation |
| AVIA 34333 | Historical Significance of Aviation |
| AVIA 35333 | Ethics in Aviation |
| AVIA 36333 | Aviation Legislation and Regulation |
| AVIA 37333 | Air Carrier Industry: An Introduction |
| AVIA 44333 | Aviation Safety |
| AVIA 45333 | Aviation Labor Relations |
| AVIA 46333 | Aviation Security and Risk Assessment |
| AVIA 47333 | International Aerospace Issues |
| AVIA 48333 | Aviation Leadership |
In addition to the completion of the Professional Aviation Core Curriculum, outlined above, students pursuing the BS in Professional Aviation complete coursework required to satisfy either the Aviation Administration Concentration or the Professional Pilot Concentration (Coming Fall 2027).
Aviation Administration Coursework (42 Hours)
| AVIA 31443 | Aviation Marketing and Strategic Planning |
3 |
| AVIA 32442 | Aviation Finance | 3 |
| AVIA 34443 | Aviation Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| AVIA 37433 | Air Cargo Operation | 3 |
| AVIA 38333 | Principles of Aviation Administration | 3 |
| AVIA 38433 | Aviation Project Administration | 3 |
| AVIA 41313 | Aviation Operations and Administration | 3 |
| AVIA 41313 | Aviation Strategic Management | 3 |
| AVIA 41443 | Business Aviation & General Aviation Administration | 3 |
| AVIA 42333 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AVIA 42443 | Capstone in Aviation Administration | 3 |
| AVIA 434443 | Air Transportation Economics | 3 |
| AVIA 44443 | Aviation Human Resource Management | 3 |
| AVIA 49333 | Basic Aircraft Incident & Accident Investigation |
3 |
Professional Pilot Concentration Coursework (42 Hours)
| Private Pilot Certificate | ||
| AVIA 10003 | Theory of Primary Flight I | 3 |
| AVIA 11112 | Primary Flight Training I | 2 |
| AVIA 12223 | Theory of Primary Flight II | 3 |
| AVIA 13332 | Primary Flight Training II | 2 |
| Instrument Rating | ||
| AVIA 20003 | Theory of Instrument Flight | 3 |
| AVIA 21113 | Instrument Flight Training I | 3 |
| AVIA 21122 | Instrument Flight Training II | 2 |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate | ||
| AVIA 22113 | Theory of Commercial Flight | 3 |
| AVIA 23112 | Commercial Flight Training | 2 |
| Multi-Engine Rating | ||
| AVIA 300001 | Theory of Multi-Engine Flight | 1 |
| AVIA 32221 | Multi-Engine Flight Training | 1 |
| Certified Flight Instructor Certificate | ||
| AVIA 40003 | Fundamentals of Flight Instruction | 3 |
| AVIA 41112 | Certified Flight Instructor Training | 2 |
| Non-Flight Courses | ||
| AVIA 32333 | Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AVIA 41333 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| AVIA 43333 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| AVIA 44433 | Advanced Aircraft Operations | 3 |
The Aviation Studies minor provides students with a broad introduction to the field of aviation, including exposure to aviation operations, management, safety, and workforce opportunities. The minor is designed to complement a variety of majors by equipping students with foundational knowledge of the aviation industry and its global impact.
Students pursuing a minor in Aviation Studies are required to take:
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- AVIA 37222 (Air Carrier Industry: An Introduction),
- AVIA 34333 (Historical Significance of Aviation), and
- 12 additional credit hours of AVIA courses