The military science program provides instruction and practical experience in leadership, management, and self-discipline that will help students succeed in any desired career, civilian or military. A college graduate with ROTC training will be more valuable to prospective employees. The military science program is divided into basic and advanced courses. The first two years are introductory and are taken without making a commitment to military service. However, since it is designed specifically for those who want to be commissioned as officers in the Active Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard, the advanced courses do require a military commitment.
Students receive stipends during the advanced course enrollment.
Tuition and fees, in most cases, are paid. These individuals also receive, above their GI Bill, the stipend and, if need be, tuition and fee scholarship. ROTC won the coveted MacArthur Award in 1994.