This is an Officer-producing program for the Army - it is NOT an enlistment program.?We produce junior leaders, not privates.

Military Science?is synonymous with the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. ROTC?is a?curriculum in military leadership, both theoretical and practical.?Students learn the fundamentals of leadership and progress through increasing roles and responsibilities in order to improve their proficiency. Many other "life skills," such as time management, oral and written communication, first aid and personal fitness, as well as adventure training, are also integrated into the program. Both a major and a minor are offered. It is commonly known as a four-year program, however, there are three and two-year options as well.

The first two years of the Military Science curriculum are open to all students, regardless of academic standing, without any military obligation. This is the only place where a person can explore military service WITHOUT actually being in the military.? The last two years?are only open to students who have entered a contract with the Army to continue ROTC and earn their degree. Completion of the Advanced Course qualifies students to earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. See the Contracting Options tab to understand the variety of ways to complete ROTC.

ROTC is organized?into two parts: the Basic Course (normally taken during the Freshman and Sophomore years) and the Advanced Course (normally taken during the Junior and Senior years).? Students with prior service, or members of the Army Reserves or National Guard, may be eligible to waive the Basic Course and complete the program in two years. ROTC also provides a method for college students to obtain Basic Course?credit through a 4-week summer called Basic Camp (not Basic Training). Any student can enroll in the Basic Course 100 and 200 level classes. Only contracted students can progress through the Advanced Course. Students who wish to contract?must meet?academic, medical, physical and military screening standards. The Basic Course is considered a pre-requisite for the Advanced Course.