Army Military Science instruction is available at Black Hills State University via a cross-enrolled agreement with the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. This program is administered by Commissioned Officers of the United States Army. The ROTC curriculum is General Military Science allowing students to gain leadership training which enhances any course of study.
Basic courses are tuition free and the student incurs no military obligation.
Students wishing to pursue a commission in the United States Army may enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course. The ROTC program and courses are open to both men and women and are completely voluntary. The Basic Course, consisting of the first four semesters of Military Science, is designed to provide all college students leadership and management training as well as fun, adventure, and an insight into selected skills and history associated with the military. There is no obligation or commitment to continue in ROTC or to consider service in the Armed Forces. The Advanced Course consists of the last four semesters of the ROTC program.