You'll begin this course with an in-depth look at the theories of management and their application. You'll analyze the role of the armed forces in today's American society. You'll examine a broad range of American domestic and international military relationships and the environmental context in which American national security policy is developed and carried out. These classes are combined with the leadership laboratory, through which leadership and management theory are applied. You'll take part in group discussions, case studies and individual and group problem-solving exercises.
Cadets also participate in planning, organizing, directing and controlling the cadet corps.
You'll prepare briefings and written communications and conduct interviews. You'll also help design guidance, information, and other services needed to increase the motivation and performance of other cadets. There will be many opportunities for you to be a leader because the leadership laboratory is planned and executed by cadets. This program, also called the Students to Attend ROTC or STAR program is open to students with two years remaining until graduation with either an undergraduate or graduate degree. Students should apply during the spring semester of their sophomore year, but can also apply during the summer before their junior year.