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- School Code: 124500
- Phone: (805) 378-1400
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
71%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,295Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Air Traffic Controller School
The air traffic controller program at Mt San Antonio College prepares student for careers as local tower controllers, ground controllers, and terminal radar controllers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to air-traffic management and control, with additional training at the FAA Fight Control. Program courses include: flight control, radar and electronic scanning devices, plotting of flights, radio communication, interpretation of weather conditions, flight instrumentation used by pilots, and maintenance of flight-control center or control-tower log books. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer air traffic controller school.
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Mt San Antonio College
7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA
Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) in Walnut, California is one of the largest of California's two-year community colleges. It is comprised of a single campus, located in the San Gabriel Valley, and serves communities east of Los Angeles. Mt. SAC offers over 200 degree and certificate programs.
Over the years, students and faculty of Mt. SAC have received awards of distinction for their academic and professional accomplishments. Recent awards won by Mt. SAC students have included the 2010 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the Guistwhite Scholarship, gold medals from SkillsUSA for vocational students, honors in national speech championships, national titles in men's football and soccer, "Outstanding Performance Award" for the Mt. SAC vocal jazz ensemble, and more.
History
Mt. SAC was founded in 1945 as "Eastern Los Angeles County Community College." It was later renamed for the snow-capped mountain that is visible in the distance from the campus (commonly known by locals as "Mt. Baldy"). Mt. SAC's 421-acre campus was once part of the La Puente Rancho. There was an army hospital on the site during World War II, which later became a Navy hospital. In 1946, this facility opened as Mt. San Antonio College.
The area around Mt. SAC was not yet populated, and was accessed by dirt roads that ran through grasslands and fields of cactus. The local area began to develop as Mt. SAC grew in size. The city of Walnut, California sprung up around the Mt. SAC campus, and the college district now includes cities such as Baldwin Park, Covina, Diamond Bar, Hacienda Heights, Irwindale, La Puente, Pomona, West Covina, and more.
Academics
The Mt. SAC academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall and spring semesters running 16 weeks. There is a shorter, 5-week winter "intersession" and a summer "intersession."
Colleges and Schools
Mt. SAC has Divisions and Departments, rather than schools, and they are:
- Arts
- Business
- Continuing Education
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Library & Learning Resources
- Physical Education
- Technology & Health
Students at Mt. SAC may pursue professional certificates, Associate's degree programs, distance or online learning, and courses for transfer to a four-year university. Mt. SAC offers "Career Clusters" for students who want to focus their study plan via courses linked to a profession or vocation. Career Cluster course plans may be followed to earn a degree or certificate, or to transfer to a four-year university program for advanced study.
The Mt. SAC Career Clusters are:
- Agricultural Cluster
- Business & Computer Cluster
- Family & Consumer Sciences Cluster
- Health Sciences Cluster
- Media & Design Cluster
- PE / Kinesiology Cluster
- Public Safety & Counseling Cluster
- Science Cluster
- Teacher Preparation Cluster
- Technology Cluster
Student Life
Mt. San Antonio College has a Student Life Office available to all students, which provides activities and services that make life on the Mt. SAC campus as rewarding as possible. There are 40 clubs and organizations to join, many social activities and events, as well as leadership opportunities. Mt. SAC also offers its students many services and amenities such as a Student Center, Career Placement Services, housing and rental information to help find housing in the surrounding community, and more.
Athletics
The Mt. SAC "Mounties" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, and they have won national championships in several sports. The Mt. SAC Athletics Department has captured nearly 50 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Championships in recent years, as well as several NATYCAA honors.
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheer & Dance
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cheer & Dance
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
Mt. SAC is located in the San Gabriel Valley, an area of diverse cultures, thriving businesses, and centers for science and the arts. Students at Mt. SAC will have access to local sites and organizations such as The Huntington, Caltech University, City of Hope, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, among others.
Students Enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mt San Antonio College offers an associate's degree program in air traffic controller.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 30 |
Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 7 |
Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 19 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Air Traffic Controller program at Mt San Antonio College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Air Traffic Controllers
Description
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, air traffic controllers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.6% from 2014 to 2024
Airfield Operations Specialists
Description
Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel; dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying knowledge of weather information.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, airfield operations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Mt San Antonio College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Mt San Antonio College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Beach Volleyball