Program Overview

Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC)

The Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC) program is a college elective curriculum that prepares students with tools, training, and experiences to succeed in competitive environments. The program is offered in partnership with the U.S. Army and the Department of Military Science at the University of Rhode Island.

The Program

The program is designed to develop students' skills as leaders and provides introductory military training, including military customs and courtesies, land navigation, first aid, and basic military leadership. The curriculum involves one elective course and one lab per semester, which include hands-on field training and classroom work.

Participation Levels

There are several participation levels in the program:

• Service Commitment: Students who meet eligibility requirements and agree to commission for a period of service upon graduation may compete for scholarships that can pay full tuition and fees, as well as a monthly stipend of $420 and additional paid summer training and internship opportunities.
• Basic Coursework: Students may participate in the basic program without any service obligation. The course of instruction is particularly well-suited for those interested in pursuing careers in defense and national security, law enforcement, diplomacy and development, intelligence, aviation, engineering, logistics or supply chain management, nursing and health sciences, and STEM.
• Minor: Students desiring a minor in Military Science and Leadership may request approval from the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences upon beginning the program. Completion of 18 credits of MSL course work is required to complete the minor.

Curriculum

The curriculum is focused on developing students' skills as leaders and includes:

• Military customs and courtesies
• Land navigation
• First aid
• Basic military leadership The courses involve hands-on field training as well as classroom work and are standard college classes that fit into a normal academic schedule.

Physical Training

Cadets who have received a scholarship and are contracted to serve with the Army generally conduct physical training three mornings a week from 6 to 7 a.m. when school is in session. Participating students who desire a scholarship contract are encouraged to participate.

Summer Training

Scholarship and contracted cadets will attend Advanced Camp after the end of their junior year. Advanced Camp is a thirty-day training event held annually at Fort Knox in Kentucky. Cadets who join the program late and miss some of the on-campus curriculum may also attend Basic Camp after the end of their sophomore year. Students will receive pay and benefits for their time in summer training. Additional military schooling may be available for select cadets, including the Army's Airborne and Air Assault Schools.

Careers

The program prepares students for careers in the active duty Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, as well as civilian careers. The leadership skills taught in the program are highly sought after on the civilian job market, and students may also accept a position in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard and serve part-time while pursuing a civilian career full-time. Delayed entry into active service for graduate study is also an option for qualifying students. The Army ROTC program supports the Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program, which guarantees cadets an interview with one of the corporate partners.