University of Oklahoma
Institutional Mission

The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

The University of Oklahoma recognizes, appreciates and actively pursues its special responsibility to help make Oklahoma a good place in which to live and work.  The university is also part of a world community of scholars, and its activities make national and international contributions.  Graduates of the university hold important leadership positions in the state and throughout the world.  As the university meets its broad scholarly responsibilities, it targets many activities to bring maximum benefits to the state.

To encourage excellence, the university attracts, develops and retains outstanding faculty and staff; attracts capable students who will provide future leadership for the state, region and nation; provides superior library, laboratory, classroom, performance and computer facilities; and engages in ongoing planning, analysis and management for the effective use of its resources.

College Of Continuing Education
Mission Statement

The University of Oklahoma Outreach is a lifelong learning organization dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, groups and communities transform themselves through knowledge.

Aviation Program Mission

The mission of the undergraduate education program is to provide aviation undergraduate majors with the knowledge and skills of a competent pilot, air traffic controller, and/or industry professional combined with a broad liberal education and business concentration that will provide them with an initial and long-term competitive advantage as professionals in global organizations and in society.

Aviation Program Goal

All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation Industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation related professional career following graduation. 

Professional Pilot Concentration Mission

The mission of the professional pilot degree ensures graduates are immersed in the historical, current and emerging educational issues found within the various types of flight missions within aviation and ensures graduates are prepared for a productive professional flying career.  The curriculum will afford the opportunity to prepare individual students to not only possess the skill sets of a competent professional pilot but also with the skills to assume leadership roles within the aviation industry with a solid foundation of appropriate level aeronautics, pilot skills within single engine land and multi-engine land operations, personnel behavior and human relations within aviation and a foundation of business management.  Through the curriculum and attendance at the University of Oklahoma the student will have the opportunity to study in a multi-cultural environment and obtain the knowledge which will allow the student to examine, evaluate and appreciate the economic, political, cultural, social, moral, and technological aspects of aviation.  The curriculum provides for skills in mathematics, sciences, communications, meteorology and aeronautics including certification as a commercial pilot with airplane single-engine land, multi-engine land and instrument airplane ratings with high performance and high altitude endorsements.  Critical thinking and problem solving skills in aircraft performance, navigation and aircraft systems operations are taught and developed via classroom training and simulations in advanced aircrew training devices.  Effective single pilot / crew resource management, human factors, operational risk management and safety awareness are introduced and constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.  Graduates will be able to contribute positively to their organizations of employment and society through the varied roles and missions of being a professional pilot.

Air Traffic Management Concentration Mission

The mission of the Air Traffic Management degree ensures students are immersed with a robust business management foundation that also includes training in all of the FAA's air traffic basics learning objectives so as to ensure the graduate is ready for a productive career as an air traffic control specialist.  Graduates will possess an understanding of the ethical and responsible behavior required among the professionals in the local, regional, national and international aviation arena and within the organizational areas found within the Air Traffic Control system.  The student's educational foundation will be enhanced through use of advanced ATC simulation scenarios to develop air traffic controller proficiency outcomes beyond what is necessary to enter the FAA Academy or begin on the job training at an Air Traffic Control facility. Through the curriculum and attendance at the University of Oklahoma the student will have the opportunity to study in a multi-cultural environment and obtain the knowledge which will allow the student to examine, evaluate and appreciate the economic, political, cultural, social, moral, and technological aspects of aviation and air traffic control.   Graduates will be able to contribute positively to their organizations of employment and society through the varied roles and missions of being a professional air traffic controller.

Aviation Management (non-flying) CONCENTRATION Mission

The mission of the aviation management (non flying) degree ensures students are immersed in the historical, current and emerging educational and real world issues found within the various types of support and business management careers within the aviation industry.  The curriculum will afford the opportunity to prepare individual students to not only possess the skill sets of a competent aviation management professional but also with the skills to assume leadership or team  roles within the aviation industry with a solid foundation of management, organizational behavior and continuing adaptation of organizations in a changing global business environment.  Through the curriculum and attendance at the University of Oklahoma the student will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a mature environment and obtain skill sets which will allow the student to examine, evaluate and appreciate the economic, political, cultural, moral, and technological aspects of today’s aviation industry.  Graduates will contribute positively to their organizations of employment and society through the varied roles and missions of being an aviation management professional.

Aviation Management (flying) Concentration Mission

The mission of the aviation management (flying) degree ensures students are immersed in the historical, current and emerging educational and real world issues found within the various types of support and business management missions within the aviation industry.  The curriculum will afford the opportunity to prepare individual students to not only possess the skill sets of a competent aviation management professional but also with the skills to assume leadership and team  roles within the aviation industry with a solid foundation of management, finance and business with the background of commercial aviation.  Students will be encouraged to foster the discovery and transmission of knowledge about the development, functioning, management, organizational behavior and continuing adaptation of organizations in a changing global business environment.  Through the curriculum and attendance at the University of Oklahoma the student will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a mature environment and obtain skill sets which will allow the student to examine, evaluate and appreciate the economic, political, cultural, moral, and technological aspects of today’s aviation industry.  Additionally, the curriculum provides for skills in mathematics, sciences (or physics), communications, meteorology and aeronautics including certification as a commercial pilot with airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane ratings.  Critical thinking and problem solving skills in aircraft performance, navigation and aircraft systems operations are developed via simulations in advanced aircrew training devices.  Effective pilot resource management, human factors, single and crew resource management, operational risk management and safety awareness are constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.  Graduates will contribute positively to their organizations of employment and society through the varied roles and missions of being an aviation management professional.