Military science strives to train leaders for service to the country and to the community.
The Department of Military Science complements a traditional course of study by preparing young college men and women for acceptance of a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Instruction in the basic course introduces students to management principles, national defense trends, map reading, leadership development, and military courtesy, discipline and customs. After completing the basic course, students are eligible to enroll in the advanced course provided they have demonstrated officer potential and met Army standards. The advanced course covers the final two years of ROTC and includes a five-week leadership advanced camp conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. They will also be paid while attending advanced camp.