Graduates are commissioned as ensigns in the Naval Reserve or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve. Leadership and management skills are continuously tested and refined in these positions. The technical education of Navy and Marine Corps officers does not end at the university, but continues when stimulating assignments in many fields of endeavor are undertaken. Once commissioned, graduates normally receive additional training which is specific to their initial assign-ments. These assignments typically are in submarines, surface ships, aircraft squadrons, special warfare, or in the United States Marine Corps.
Geographical assignments are available worldwide.
To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website. It contains requirements for all academic majors, course descriptions, policies, and regulations governing progress at the University. Catalogs are distributed at all Academic Orientation programs. Degrees and programs offered Commission in the United States Naval Reserve and United States Marine Corps Reserve Minor in naval science Enrollment for all San Diego area accredited colleges and universities is available through the San Diego State University College of Extended Studies.