2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Private Pilot Development, CA


CODE: PRPD-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 31     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
This program builds the theoretical knowledge and models the practical skills necessary for an FAA Private Pilot Certificate for personal transportation. The program includes classroom instruction and simulated flight training experience.  Graduates will model airman standards that will provide a pathway towards the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certificate. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions providing support in the commercial aviation industry.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: MATH 116
  • Human Relations: COM 101

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Model the practical test standards as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  2. Incorporate Federal Aviation Regulations in aviation related careers.
  3. Explain airport operational safety standards.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 6


 

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Communications (3 Credits)


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 25


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.