University of North Dakota - ATC

The Department of Aviation at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is your best choice when preparing for a career in aviation.

We offer a liberal arts core curriculum combined with a comprehensive professional aviation education in a specialty of your choice. Here in the heartland of the United States, you will get all- season flight training that will make your learning experience at UND exciting, rewarding and fun.

Air Traffic Control Degree
UND Aerospace offers the most advanced Air Traffic Control training facilities and effective curriculum in the industry. Our University Degree Program utilizes an Air Traffic Control curriculum designed to graduate students ready for assignment with the FAA.

If you require ab initio ICAO training or advanced training that refreshes the skills of previously qualified controllers, we also offer customizable ICAO ATC training curriculum to meet your needs. Our simulators offer real-world training scenarios capable of having an aircraft depart one of our airports, contact departure and proceed into the enroute environment... in one completely integrated system.

Our Air Traffic Control Simulation Labs feature:

• 360-degree Tower Simulator with 4 additional radar positions
• 225-degree Tower Simulator with voice recognition and 9 radar positions
• 32 position Radar Simulation System with voice recognition ATCoach®, capable of simulating both terminal and enroute radar systems

Aviation Degree Programs
The Department of Aviation offers seven different majors in two degree programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

• Commercial Aviation
• Air Traffic Control
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
• Flight Education
• Aviation Technology Management

Master of Aviation
The M.S. in Aviation degree provides the necessary educational background for aviation industry professionals to solve problems within the field of aviation including airlines, corporate aviation, general aviation and airport management.

UND Aviation Scholarships
Each year approximately $300,000 in UND Aviation scholarships and training awards are granted to students enrolled at UND majoring in aviation.

Financial Aid
UND utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application as its application for all financial aid. The aid available includes grants, work study, and loan programs.