Undergraduate Degree(s):

• Aviation Science Management (Aviation Science Management Concentration), Bachelor of Science
• Aviation Science Management (Professional Pilot Concentration), Bachelor of Science

Minor(s):

• Maritime Transportation Management and Security
• Aviation Science Management Minor

The Department of Transportation Studies has a mission to provide comprehensive transportation education that builds on the latest data, systems and technologies. The Department of Transportation Studies offers undergraduate courses in the following two disciplines: Aviation Science Management (AVSM) and Maritime Transportation Management and Security (MTMS). Through curricular offerings provided, students can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aviation Science Management with Aviation Science Management Concentration, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aviation Science Management with Pilot Concentration, or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security. An undergraduate minor is offered in Maritime Transportation Management and Security for students majoring in other academic disciplines.  Members of the Department are housed in the College of Science and Technology.

The department also offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Transportation Planning and Management. For detailed information about the Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Management program, students should refer to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University. For information on the Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Management click here. 

Aviation Science and Technology

The mission of the Aviation program is to prepare students with the foundational knowledge required to develop and function as aviation professionals. Specifically, our mission is to prepare our majors with the base knowledge and skills for graduate study and entering the workforce as entry level aviation professions. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science Management with two concentrations: (1) Management and (2) Professional Pilot.

The Aviation Science Management Degree provides a strong foundation for a career as a manager in the aviation infrastructure. The curriculum provides skills in management, communications, and research to prepare students for leadership positions in the field of aviation management. The last two years of matriculation include extensive professional-level Aviation Science Technology and Management courses whereby students shall develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The degree in Aviation Science Management is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Aviation Science Management Degree with the Professional Pilot Concentration leads to the accomplishment of an academic degree and a professional pilot license, providing opportunities for employment in the aviation industry for graduates. The degree with flight concentration is designed to prepare students for several career options that include: private pilot, professional pilot, and certified flight instructor. The flight concentration is a Federal Aviation Administration Part 141-approved program.

Veterans must submit a copy of their DD214 form to the Texas Southern University Office of Veteran Affairs in order to receive academic credit for military courses recommended by the American Council on Education. Students with prior Aviation flight training must present certification to the department Chair for credit evaluation. Individuals possessing a private pilot, commercial, and instrument license can receive credit for flight training upon evaluation by the department chair. Transfer of credit from another institution to Texas Southern University involves consideration of accreditation, comparability of course work, and applicability of that course work to a degree program at the University.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aviation Science Management is earned by the successful completion of a 120 credit hours (minimum) including 44 hours of general education core courses and other courses as established by Texas Southern University and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 76 hours of courses as defined by the Department of Aviation Science and Technology. All coursework representing the 76 hours of courses as defined by the Department of Aviation Science and Technology leading to the B.S. Degree in Aviation Science Management must be earned with a grade of “C” or better, where grades of “C-“ or below are unacceptable. For a minor in Aviation Science Management, eighteen (18) semester hours are required. Students pursuing a minor in Aviation Science Management must have a grade point average of 2.50 or better and visit with the Department Chair prior to enrolling in courses.

For further information, please contact the department of Aviation Science and Technology at (713) 313-1846 or come to Room 301 of the Spearman Technology Building.

Maritime Transportation Management and Security 

The curriculum of study for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Maritime Transportation Management and Security provides students with three concentrations: Logistics/Freight, Security, and Environment. A detailed listing of these requirements is given below. Students selecting to pursue the B.S. in Maritime Transportation Management and Security are not required to declare a minor in another academic discipline. However, there is a degree plan for students who desire to choose a minor. Additionally, grades of "C" or better must be earned in all Maritime Transportation Management and Security courses required leading to the completion of the degree. Grades of "C-" are unacceptable. Prior to graduation, majors must pass an exit examination during their senior year.

The mission of the B.S. Program in Maritime Transportation Management and Security is fourfold:

1. to produce graduates for a variety of administrative and managerial positions in maritime transportation and port operations,
2. to produce graduates to function effectively in a number of diverse careers in three critical areas of maritime transportation: logistics, security, and environment,
3. to provide students with the academic background and preparation for pursuing advanced studies in the field of maritime transportation or affiliated areas,
4. to provide training programs and individual courses to individuals already in the maritime profession.

In the fulfillment of this mission, students selecting the Maritime Transportation Management and Security program as a major will be prepared for a number of career specialization options including but not limited to:

• Freight Logistics Specialist
• Shipping Manager
• Port Manager and Operator
• Port Security Officer
• Maritime Policy Maker
• Maritime Transportation Planner
• Environmental Compliance Coordinator/Specialist 
• Emergency Response Specialist

To that end, graduates of the Maritime Transportation program will also be academically prepared for graduate studies in the discipline of maritime.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students wishing to pursue the B.S. in Maritime Transportation Management and Security must first gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), must contact the Department Office while satisfying ASSET requirements for advisement, and must petition the Department for admission once ASSET requirements have been completed and deficiencies removed. Students wishing to change their major to Maritime Transportation Management and Security must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation, academic monitoring or suspension).

In addition to academic course work, a student pursuing the B.S. in Maritime Transportation Management and Security must undertake a three semester credit hour Practicum (Internship) (MTMS 495) to meet degree requirements and gain practical experience. For further information on internships, students should contact either the Internship Coordinator in the College of Science and Technology, the Office of the Dean of the College of Science and Technology, or the University Director of Cooperative Education in the Placement Center at the University.

For additional information on the Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation Management and Security, students are asked to contact the Department Office at (713)-313-1841.

AVIATION SCIENCE MANAGEMENT

Maritime Transportation Management and Security