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Aerospace Studies Program

The Department of Aerospace Studies offers programs leading to an officer's commission in the Air Force in conjunction with an undergraduate or graduate degree. Aerospace science courses are designed to supplement a regular degree program by offering practical leadership and management experience.

Program Overview

The Aerospace Studies Program at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is offered in conjunction with the University of Colorado at Boulder (CUB). The program consists of two phases: the general military course (freshman and sophomore years) and the professional officer course (junior and senior years).

Four-Year Program

The four-year program is designed for incoming freshmen or any student with four years remaining until degree completion. It consists of three parts:

• General Military Course (GMC) for lower division (normally freshmen and sophomore) students
• Professional Officer Course (POC) for upper division students (normally juniors and seniors)
• Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) attended by all cadets Completion of a four-week summer training course is required prior to commissioning.

Leadership Lab

All AFROTC cadets must attend Leadership Lab (2 hours per week). The laboratory involves a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities, and the life and work of an Air Force officer.

General Military Course (GMC)

The basic course covers Air Force history and organization as well as military leadership and management. Laboratory sessions provide the opportunity to apply leadership skills while learning basic military skills. Enrollment in the basic course incurs no military obligation except for Air Force scholarship recipients.

Professional Officer Course (POC)

The advanced course covers military officership, leadership and unit operations, training techniques, military law, and professional ethics, and includes a leadership practicum each semester. A Field Training encampment provides challenging leadership training and is a prerequisite for commissioning. Advanced course students must have completed the basic course and obtain permission from the Professor of Aerospace Studies (PAS) to enroll in the POC.

Three-Year Program

The three-year program consists of the first two years of GMC courses taken concurrently in one year. The student then attends a Field Training encampment, and completes two years of advanced POC courses.

Scholarship Programs

Two-year, Three-year and Four-year college scholarships are available to eligible high school seniors. Scholarship students receive tuition assistance and mandatory laboratory fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend.

Registration and Credits

Air Force ROTC serves as free-elective credit in most departments. Elective course credit toward your degree for AFROTC classes will be determined by your individual academic advisor.

Aerospace Studies Minor

Air Force ROTC cadets desiring to receive a minor in Aerospace Studies must complete at least 20 hours of Aerospace Studies courses, including:

• AFGN101: Foundations of the United States Air Force
• AFGN102: Foundations of the United States Air Force
• AFGN201: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power
• AFGN202: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power
• AFGN301: Air Force Leadership Studies
• AFGN302: Air Force Leadership Studies
• AFGN401: National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty
• AFGN402: National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty

Course Descriptions

• AFGN101: Foundations of the United States Air Force (1.5 hours)
• AFGN102: Foundations of the United States Air Force (1.5 hours)
• AFGN201: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (1.5 hours)
• AFGN202: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (1.5 hours)
• AFGN301: Air Force Leadership Studies (3.5 hours)
• AFGN302: Air Force Leadership Studies (3.5 hours)
• AFGN401: National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3.5 hours)
• AFGN402: National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3.5 hours)