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Ohio State's social sciences air transportation program offers students a comprehensive perspective on aviation's interplay with societal factors such as economic trends, global relations, and governmental regulations. The curriculum blends foundational courses on the transportation sector, atmospheric sciences, aircraft operations, and flight principles with examinations of the social, economic, and political frameworks shaping industry standards. This interdisciplinary major combines coursework from the Center for Aviation Studies (CAS) and Geography Department, enhanced by elective options across various social science disciplines including communications, economics, global affairs, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher