Military Science

OFFICE: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 451
TELEPHONE: 619-594-4943 / FAX: 619-594-7084

Faculty

Chair: Parlette
Professor: Parlette
Senior Military Science Instructor: Reinhardt
Assistant Professors: Cruz, Serrano, Tshuma

Curriculum

The Department of Military Science offers a two, three, and four-year Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program designed to develop future officers in the areas of leadership, management, foreign policy, national security, military history, and military skills. The Army ROTC program also offers a series of optional adventure outings and on-campus activities during the school year. These include orienteering, rappelling, sports programs and social activities. Enrollment in the Army ROTC program is not a requirement for taking military science courses. The Military Science Department offers a varied class schedule to meet students’ requirements.

The Army ROTC program consists of one course per semester along with scheduled leadership laboratories and field training. The four-year program is divided into two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is usually taken in the freshman and sophomore years. No military commitment is incurred during this time, and students may withdraw at any time through the end of the second year. The first year consists of three-unit introductory courses each semester. The second year consists of three-unit courses with instruction on organizational leadership theories. Necessary military science textbooks and materials are furnished without cost.

After completing the basic course, students who have demonstrated officer potential, have met physical and scholastic standards and agree to contract are eligible to enroll in the advanced course. This course is normally taken in the final two years of college and consists of outlined military science and designated enrichment courses that include communication skills, military history, and computer literacy. In addition, the advanced course consists of a paid five-week Cadet Leaders Course (CLC) held during the summer between the junior and senior years. This Cadet Summer Training Camp permits students to put into practice the leadership principles and theories acquired in the classroom. All students in the advanced course receive uniforms, necessary military science textbooks, pay for the Advanced Camp, and a living allowance of up to $4,000 each school year.

Upon completion of the advanced course, students are commissioned Second Lieutenants in the US Army. The available options after commissioning are active duty for a minimum of three years or three months active duty for training followed by part-time participation in the US Army Reserve or US Army National Guard.

Several special programs are available for students who have previous ROTC training or active military service. These programs allow for part- or full-placement credit for the basic course. In addition, a program is available for simultaneous participation in both Army ROTC and the Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

Two-Year Commissioning Program

This program offers students the opportunity to be commissioned officers after two years of Army ROTC instead of four years. The two year program is designed for community and junior college graduates and students who did not take Army ROTC during their first two years or who have prior military experience. The five-week Cadet Basic Camp provides the military skills and leadership training normally taught during the freshman and sophomore on-campus courses. CIET is conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and a paid salary, transportation, meals, and lodging will be furnished. CIET graduates enroll in Military Science 301 to enter the advanced course.

Cross Enrollment

Students can participate in Army ROTC while attending any other college or university in San Diego County. For further information concerning cross enrollment, contact the Department of Military Science at 619-594-4943.

Applying for the Program

SDSU students enroll in military science courses by signing up during registration in the same manner as for other university classes. There is no advance application needed for the freshman or sophomore classes. Students need to contact the Department of Military Science to enroll in the Army ROTC program and to receive information on lab schedules and activities.

Students enrolling in other area colleges and universities need to contact the Department of Military Science at SDSU for curriculum requirements and application procedures at 619-594-4943.

Financial Assistance

All students have the opportunity to compete for two, three, and four-year scholarships. These scholarships cover all tuition, laboratory, and book fees, and a $420 monthly subsistence allowance during the school year. Scholarship applications are processed by the Department of Military Science. In addition, two-year scholarships are available at the CIET at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where you will be in competition only with the students attending the camp. Contact the department chair for details. Paid positions (part-time) are available through simultaneous membership in local reserve and National Guard units.

Programs

Military Science Minor