You'll begin this course with an in-depth look at the theories of management and their application. You'll also 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. This class is combined with the leadership lab where leadership and management theory are applied. You'll take part in group discussions, case studies, and individual and group problem-solving.
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 run by cadets. The Two-Year Program, also called the Professional Officer Course, is open to junior college transfer students, sophomores and veterans with at least two years of academic work remaining. By successfully completing a six-week field training course you'll be eligible to enter the Professional Officer Course.