The department of Military Science offers two, three, and four year programs that will qualify students for commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. General requirements for a commission include:
Completion of the Military Science and Leadership Basic Course.
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Four-Year Program – Complete 101/103, 102/103, 201/203, and 202/203 during the freshman and sophomore years.
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Three-Year Program – Students who have less than four years to graduate and are accepted into the Military Science and Leadership program after their first term can complete the MLSC 100-level courses simultaneously with the MLSC 200-level courses as determined by the Professor of Military Science and Leadership.
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Two-Year Program – Either prior military service, attendance to the five-week ROTC Basic Camp during the summer (between the sophomore and junior years), or executive waivers, will provide placement credit for the ROTC Military Science and Leadership Basic Course.
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Completion of the Military Science and Leadership Advanced Course:
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Complete MLSC 301/303 and MLSC 302/303 during the junior year.
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Attend a 35-day ROTC Advanced Camp during the summer between the junior and senior years or following the senior year.
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Complete MLSC 401/403 and MLSC 402/403 during the senior year.
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