independent, commuter institution in Flushing, N.Y., near La Guardia Airport. Enrollment consists of about 1,100 students, almost all of whom are male and residents of the state. The college, founded in 1932, awards associate's and bachelor's degrees in fields relating to aeronautical technologies. All students take hands-on technical courses. Some degree programs also require study in the arts and sciences. Some classes prepare students for licensing exams given by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communication Commission. The academic calendar is divided into semesters.
The college selects faculty members for their professional experience as well as their teaching ability. Professors from Dowling College teach courses to students with bachelor's degrees who are interested in obtaining a master's degree in business administration, which is awarded by Dowling.