Program Overview
Military Science Program
The Military Science program at Rice University is designed to develop technically competent, physically fit, and highly motivated men and women for positions of responsibility as commissioned officers in the active U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, and the National Guard.
Program Overview
The program is divided into two courses: the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is normally attended by students during their freshman and sophomore years, while the advanced course is attended during the junior and senior years.
Basic Course
The basic course consists of four semesters of military science, which include:
- MILI 121: Introduction to Leadership
- MILI 122: Introduction to Leadership II
- MILI 201: Foundations of Leadership
- MILI 202: Foundations of Leadership II
These courses are open to all students without obligation and provide an introduction to leadership, problem analysis, decision making, and small unit tactics.
Advanced Course
The advanced course is designed for students who have completed the basic course or have prior military experience. Students entering the advanced course must enter into a contract to pursue and accept a commission in the active army, the Army Reserve, or the National Guard.
Course Requirements
To be considered for contracting into the advanced course, students must:
- Be a full-time student in a course of instruction that leads to a degree in a recognized academic field
- Have a minimum of two years of academic work remaining in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or advanced degree
- Be under age 30 when commissioned
- Pass a physical and medical examination
Laboratory Requirements
A military science laboratory is required for students enrolling in certain courses, including:
- MILI 121: Introduction to Leadership
- MILI 122: Introduction to Leadership II
- MILI 201: Foundations of Leadership
- MILI 202: Foundations of Leadership II
- MILI 301: Advanced Leadership
- MILI 302: Advanced Leadership II
- MILI 401: Adaptive Leadership
- MILI 402: Leadership in a Complex World
Financial Assistance
The United States Army offers scholarships to students enrolled in the Military Science program. These scholarships cover tuition, educational fees, and a book allowance, and provide a subsistence allowance ranging from $300 to $500 per month.
Special Training
Basic- and advanced-course students may volunteer for and attend special training courses, including the U.S. Army Airborne and Air Assault courses.
Faculty
The Department of Military Science is led by Chairman Lieutenant Colonel Hung Ta, and includes Assistant Professors Major Ronyel Sanders, CPT Justin Eley, Sergeant First Class Timothy Gilley, and Mr. Roland Thomas.
Courses
The Military Science program offers a range of courses, including:
- MILI 106: Intermediate Physical Fitness
- MILI 109: Introduction to Physical Fitness
- MILI 121: Introduction to Leadership
- MILI 122: Introduction to Leadership II
- MILI 201: Foundations of Leadership
- MILI 202: Foundations of Leadership II
- MILI 301: Advanced Leadership
- MILI 302: Advanced Leadership II
- MILI 401: Adaptive Leadership
- MILI 402: Leadership in a Complex World
Description and Code Legend
The university uses the following descriptions, codes, and abbreviations for this academic program:
- Course offerings/subject code: MILI