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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE

Description of Department

The Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program consists of two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. The student normally pursues the basic course during the freshman and sophomore years, and the advanced course is normally pursued during the junior and senior years. Each advanced-course student is entitled to an allowance of $150.00 per month up to 10 months per year. Advanced-course students are required to attend a six-week ROTC summer camp at the completion of their junior year. For this summer training, the student receives over $700.00 plus travel pay to and from camp. Successful completion of the ROTC program qualifies the student for appointment as a second lieutenant in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Mission of Department

To commission the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army and motivate young people to be better Americans.

Objectives of Department

• to motivate selected students,
• to provide an understanding of the nature and operation of the United States Army,
• to develop the leadership and managerial potential of students,
• to encourage the development of mental and moral standards essential to military service, and
• to train students for commissioning in the United States Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard.

Programs (Minor) in Department

A Minor in Military Science is offered with a minimum of 15 hours of study.