Program Overview

Aerospace Studies

The Aerospace Studies program, also known as the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), is designed to instill college students with the leadership, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills required to succeed as premier leaders of character for the nation. The program focuses on educating students in four core areas: Department of the Air Force Professionalism, Team and Leadership Fundamentals, Leading People and Effective Communication, and National Security & Preparation for Active Duty.

Program Overview

A minor in Aerospace Studies provides a distinctive academic experience that affords students a strong understanding of aerospace power, leadership, and national defense from the Air Force's perspective. Students participate in leadership academic courses designed to improve communication skills and provide a window into military life. Students may take the AFROTC academic courses offered without any military commitment. If students wish to be considered for entry into the AFROTC program, they must meet certain requirements to pursue a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

Credential Overview

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) offers training in the principles of leadership, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Those who complete the course of instruction and are otherwise eligible may be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. AFROTC offers opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and experience in a practical military training environment of peers in a variety of leadership experiences, academic challenges, and unique learning opportunities not available with any other department. Qualified students may receive scholarships, opportunities for study abroad in military exchange programs, adventure training, or other leadership intern programs. Aerospace Studies courses and minor are open to all students to include those not desiring a commission in the United States Air Force.

Completion Requirements

• 29 credits
  • 24 credits of air and space studies coursework
  • 5 credits in a foreign language beyond the first-year level
  • Minimum 18 upper-division credits in air and space studies coursework
  • Minimum 24 credits in residence through the university
  • Minimum 2.5 grade in each course presented for the minor

The Aerospace Studies program leads to the following credential:

• Minor in Aerospace Leadership Studies

Air and Space Force officers serve in a variety of specialties, including aviation, intelligence, cyber security, logistics, finance, engineering, maintenance, scientific research, program management, and medicine. Successful completion of the AFROTC program leads to a commission as a military officer in the world's best Air Force or Space Force.