Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Hagerstown Community College Proposal	Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)	Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician	9/12/2019	Approved	10/3/2019
Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician Program Description
Hagerstown Community College is seeking approval for a Lower Division Certificate in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technician.  The program will prepare students for careers working with unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones. Students will cover the operation, mechanics, data processing, maintenance, and regulations that pertain to unmanned systems. The UAS Certificate will also train students to operate, maintain, and utilize unmanned systems to collect, and then analyze data.  The acquired skillset will enable students to understand how to safely operate an unmanned aerial system, understand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, read sectional maps, interpret and analyze results from data obtained during flights, understand and use unmanned aerial system components, and troubleshoot when an issue arises.