Aviation & Transportation (MS) - Lewis University

Lewis University, guided by its Catholic andLasallian heritage, provides to a diversestudent population programs for a liberaland professional education grounded inthe interaction of knowledge and fidelityin the search for truth. Lewis promotesthe development of the complete personthrough the pursuit of wisdom and justice.Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit ofassociation which fosters community in allteaching, learning, and service.Outstanding Academic ChoicesLocated in the Midwest, Lewis Universityis a comprehensive, Catholic university,where the traditions of liberal learning,values and preparation for professionalwork come together with a synergy thatgives the university its educational identityand focus. Founded in 1932, Lewis is adynamic, coeducational university offeringnearly 80 undergraduate majors andprograms of study, 25 graduate programs,and certificates of advanced study. Lewis isone of many schools sponsored by the DeLa Salle Christian Brothers, an internationalRoman Catholic teaching order.A Welcoming CampusThe Lewis main campus in Romeoville,Illinois, is a picturesque 376-acre settingwhich houses 1,300 students in 12residence halls, all within walking distanceof well-equipped classrooms, the library,the JFK Recreation and Fitness Center, theStudent Union, and the Sancta AlbertaChapel. Lewis suburban campusesare located in Oak Brook, Tinley Park,Shorewood and Hickory Hills. Additionally,classes are offered at De La Salle Institutein Chicago, at numerous sites throughoutthe Chicagoland area and in Albuquerque,N.M. All campuses are easily accessibleto corporate offices in Chicago and thesuburbs, making it easy for students tocomplete professional internships.Experienced FacultyLewis has 200 full-time faculty memberswho take their students’ personal andprofessional success to heart. The majorityhold terminal degrees in their fields. Manyare experienced practitioners. The student/faculty ratio is 13:1.EnrollmentLewis currently has nearly 6,500undergraduate and graduate students.Many are from the Chicago region, withinternational students representing nearlythirty different countries.AccreditationLewis University is accredited by the HigherLearning Commission and a member of theNorth Central Association.Information contained herein is subject tochange without notice. Lewis Universityreserves the right to revise, supplement,or rescind its contents at any time.

master of scienceAviation & TransportationCareers In This FieldThe Master of Science in Aviation &Transportation is designed to offer a multifacetedapproach in preparing graduatesfor careers in higher education, industry,professional management, government,and other agencies associated with Aviation& Transportation. This program will studythe current transportation industry andthat industry’s regulation from a variety ofperspectives.About the ProgramEmployers of students who are currentlyin the program include:• Argonne National Laboratory• Embraer 145 Regional Jet for UnitedExpress Airlines• Knight Transportation• O’Hare International AirportThe Master of Science in Aviation & Transportation program recognizes the growingimportance of intermodality in transportation. Trains, trucks, ships, airplanes, andtransit systems share many common concerns in meeting the needs and ensuringthe safety of the nation’s travelers and shippers. As a result of this, our Aviation &Transportation master’s program was developed to provide the knowledge andskills necessary to advance in your current transportation career, or possibly evenuncover new career opportunities.The M.S. in Aviation & Transportationprogram is a multi-faceted degreeprogram that will prepare graduatesfor careers in the aviation industry,professional management, government,and other agencies associated withAviation & Transportation or publicsafety. Individuals may also be seekinga career in higher education to teach inthe field of aviation.This new program allows studentsthe option of tailoring the programto their individual career objectives.Students considering careers in highereducation or research will be urged towrite a thesis. Students interested inindustry, government, and professionalmanagement may elect the practicum/comprehensive examination as theirfinal project.Features of this online degree include:• 8-week courses, offered online and oncampus• Completion of the program intwo years• Ability to customize 9 hours ofelectives in organizational leadership,public safety administration, orbusiness administrationStudent Profile:NATALIE KASAK“Even with the online format, it still feelslike a traditional classroom experience -all of the professors are heavily involvedin classroom discussions. And I love beingable to get the work done on my own time.”2

Admission RequirementsAll candidates for admission must possess a bachelor’s degree in aviation from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher education or in a major in a related field. Individualswho have completed a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area but have work experiencein aviation and/or transportation industries may also apply. The applicant’s overallundergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In special cases, the GPA may becalculated on the most recent 60 semester hours of coursework.Additionally, applicants must submit:1. A completed application (along with anonrefundable application fee).2. Academic transcripts from eachinstitution attended.3. A one-to two-page personal statementdescribing the applicant’s backgroundand how the degree relates to theapplicant’s career goals.4. Three letters of recommendation (onefrom a faculty member familiar withthe applicant’s academic performance,a second from an employer, and athird from one who can attest tothe applicant’s likely success in theprogram).When the application materials arecomplete, they will be forwarded to theUniversity Graduate Council. The Councilhas the final say in graduate admissions.After Graduate Council review, theapplicant will then be informed in writingof its decision.Under certain circumstances, students whodo not meet the GPA requirement (GPAbelow 3.0, but above 2.5) for full admissionmay request to be admitted to the programon a provisional basis. Provisionallyadmitted students must complete the firstnine semester hours of graduate study witha GPA of 3.0 or higher. After nine hours ofcompleted coursework, a provisionallyaccepted student’s application will bereviewed again for full admission. Thisdecision will be made by the Chair of theAviation & Transportation Department andthe Program Director.Transfer CreditA maximum of six semester hoursof graduate level work earned at aregionally accredited institution of highereducation will be accepted toward aMaster of Science degree in Aviation &Transportation. Only courses in whichthe student received a grade of B orhigher will transfer to Lewis University.Prior coursework should be current andcompleted within the last five years.All transfer credits must be documentedand approved before full admission intothe program will be granted. In approvinga request to transfer credit from anotherinstitution, the Program Director may,at his or her discretion, require that thestudent pass a proficiency exam for thecorresponding Lewis University course.CapstoneExperienceAll Lewis graduate students willparticipate in real-world capstoneexperiences within the largest aviationhub in the world. Will yours be at O’Hare?Midway? Will it change the aviationindustry forever?3

Why Lewis?Lewis University has a number ofrelationships with airlines and agencies inthe field of aviation, including AmericanAirlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines,American Eagle Airlines, SouthwestAirlines, Boeing International, Cityof Chicago Department of Aviation,numerous regional airports as well asO’Hare International and Midway Airports,the Federal Aviation Administration, andChicago, Aurora, and Elgin Air TrafficControl.Aviation has been part of Lewis’ historysince its beginnings. Lewis began as atechnical school in 1932, focusing oncourses in aviation technology. DuringWWII, the school temporarily became aflight training facility for the U.S. Navy.Today, the Lewis University aviation program continues to provide hard-working studentswith top-of-the-line equipment and state-of-the-art facilities. Lewis’ aviation facilitiesinclude:• The $2 million high-tech Harold E. White Aviation Center• Corporate airport directly adjacent to campus• Hangar with machine shop and flight simulators• A Boeing 737 for maintenance training• Seven Cessna 152’s, 13 Cessna 172’s, four Cessna 182’s and one Piper SeminoleStudent Profile: JULIUS KELLERJulius Keller received his B.A. in Aviation Aircraft Systems from Ohio State University. As a child, he becameinterested in aviation and has made it a point to pursue it with passion and vigor. “I enjoy the industry and see thecurrent challenges as opportunities for visionary thinking and leadership,” commented Keller.Keller was unemployed when he first enrolled in the master’s program at Lewis because the organization heworked for had filed bankruptcy. After enrolling in the program, he worked with the Office of CareerServices on campus. Within a couple of weeks of posting his resumé, he landed a job in operations,sales and market managing at Knight Transportation. “My experience at Lewis University hasimproved my life dramatically,” Keller said.The most rewarding aspect of the master’s program, for Keller, is the fact that thecoursework has real life application. He added, “The classes are making me a betterperson, both professionally and personally.” By providing him with new insights,the faculty and staff of the aviation department have allowed Keller to improvehis critical thinking skills. Keller believes “This program is designed for oneto grow academically, personally and spiritually.”4

curriculumIndustry -Leading FacultyBeing so close to both O’Hare and MidwayAirports offers countless advantagesfor Lewis Aviation students - eventhrough an online format. Among themis the opportunity to learn under suchexperienced and well-connected leadersin the aviation industry - with years ofprofessional knowledge they bring to theclassroom.Grade Point RequirementStudents admitted to the Aviationand Transportation program mustmaintain a 3.0 GPA.Graduation RequirementsThe Master of Science in Aviation &Transportation curriculum consistsof a total of 36 credit hours. Withinthese 36 credits are a required coreof 24 hours, a capstone experienceof 3 hours, and electives of 9 hours.To graduate from the program, thestudent must complete 36 hours ofcredit and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Creditearned in a graduate course at Lewisor elsewhere may not be countedtoward more than one degree.Degree RequirementsDegree Offered: Master of ScienceTotal Credit Hours Required: 36I. Core Courses (24)47-500 Overview of the Aviation & Transportation Industry (3)47-510 Planning Strategically for Aviation & Transportation Projects (3)47-520 Human Factors and Safety Management in Aviation & Transportation (3)47-530 Regulation of the Aviation & Transportation Industry (3)47-540 Quality Management Systems for Aviation & Transportation Safety (3)47-560 Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, and Ethical Issues in theAviation & Transportation Industry (3)47-570 Topics in Aviation & Transportation (3)47-595 Research Methods and Applications in Aviation & Transportation (3)II. Capstone (3)47-597 Capstone Experience in Aviation & Transportation Administration (3)Thesis Option (Students selecting this option are not required to takethe comprehensive exam.)Practicum Option (Students selecting this option are required to takea comprehensive exam.)III. Electives (9)The student will choose three advisor-approved Lewis University graduate levelcourses appropriate to the student’s career path. Students are encouraged toselect their electives outside of the department.

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