Program Overview
The Army ROTC program fosters leadership and military skills in students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab work, and field experiences. It prepares cadets for a military career by teaching basic military skills, leadership principles, and advanced military tactics. The program requires 24 credit hours, including core military science courses and an elective, and culminates in a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army for selected participants.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Mission: To teach leadership and military skills in the classroom, lab, and field environment to all students and to commission selected cadets as the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army.
- Learning Outcomes:
- All students are prepared with the tools, training, and experiences that will help them succeed in any competitive environment.
- First- and second-year students understand basic military skills and the fundamentals of leadership, laying the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader.
- Third- and fourth-year students understand advanced military tactics and have experience in team organization, planning, and decision-making, preparing them to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.
Outline:
- Program Structure: The program requires a minimum of 24 credit hours, with at least 18 of those hours being military science courses.
- Core Courses:
- MS 118 Military Physical Conditioning (1 credit)
- MS 305 American Military History (3 credits)
- MS 111 Military Science I: Introduction to ROTC (1 credit)
- MS 112 Military Science I: Land Navigation and Squad Fundamentals (1 credit)
- MS 113 Military Science I: Adventure Training (1 credit)
- MS 211 Military Science II: American Military (2 credits)
- MS 212 Military Science II: Fundamentals of Military Operations (2 credits)
- MS 213 Military Science II: Military Operations (2 credits)
- MS 311 Military Science III: Adaptive Team Leadership (3 credits)
- MS 312 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership I (3 credits)
- MS 313 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership II (3 credits)
- MS 314 Advanced Summer Camp: Leader Development and Assessment Course (6 credits)
- MS 411 Military Science IV: Adaptive Leadership (3 credits)
- MS 412 Military Science IV: Leadership Ethics (3 credits)
- MS 413 Military Science IV: Leadership in Complex World (3 credits)
- Elective Courses: Choose one of the following:
- PS 423 Issues in National Policy (4 credits)
- PS 440 Causes of War (4 credits)
- PS 360 U.S. Foreign and National Security Policy (4 credits)
- Writing Requirement: Any writing course higher than WR 122Z (4 credits)
- Total Credits: 35
Other:
- Program Location: Classes may be taught at Western Oregon University or Oregon State University in Corvallis.
- Contact Information:
- Commissioning: Students interested in obtaining an officer's commission may contact the Army ROTC department.
Western Oregon University
Overview:
Western Oregon University is Oregon's oldest public university, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It is known for its commitment to student success and its focus on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Academic Programs:
Western Oregon University offers a variety of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students can explore the course catalog and learn about different majors on the university's website.
Other:
The university provides access to resources such as the library, academic calendar, and campus maps. It also offers a portal for students and faculty, as well as a Canvas platform for online learning.
