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.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
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 of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| AT 120* |
Private Pilot Ground School |
5 |
| AT 128 |
Airport Operations |
3 |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| ENGL C1000 |
Academic Reading and Writing |
4 |
| PSYC C1000 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| COMM C1000 |
Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF FOUR 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 129 |
Flight Attendant I |
3 |
| AT 132 |
Flight Attendant II |
3 |
| AT 136 |
Human Factors in Aviation |
3 |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting |
5 |
| 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 C2001 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
| ECON C2002 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
25 |
* These courses do not qualify for federal financial aid assistance.
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
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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.
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