Military Science - Christopher Newport University

Military Science from Christopher Newport University is a Campus Bachelor Military Technologies degree that prepares you for a Military career. Requirements for Enrollment Any full-time freshman or sophomore student who is physically qualified and not already holding a commission in any armed forces may enroll in the Basic Military Science and Leadership progam. Those meeting these qualifications, but who have had prior military experience in the armed forces, ROTC in another college, or in junior ROTC in high school, should consult the department. Entrance into the Advanced Course (300- and 400-level) is based upon the following: Satisfactory completion of the Basic Course, Leader Training Course, advanced placement due to prior military service, or three years of JROTC; Successful completion of an Army physical examination; Execution of appropriate loyalty statements and contractual agreements; Satisfactory completion of the appropriate screening tests; and Selection by the Professor of Military Science. Requirements for Commissioning The department of Military Science and Leadership offers two, three, and four year programs that will qualify students for commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. General Requirements for commissioning include: 1. Completion of the Military Science and Leadership Basic Course. Four-Year Program. Complete MLSC 101/103, 102/103,201/203, 202/203 during the freshman and sophomore years. Three-Year Program. Students who have less than four years to graduate and are accepted into the Military Science and Leadership program after their first term can complete the MLSC 100-level courses simultaneously with the MLSC 200-level courses as determined by the Professor of Military Science & Leadership. Two-Year Program. Either prior military service, three years of Junior ROTC or attendance to the four-week ROTC Leader Training Course during the summer (between the sophomore and junior years) will provide placement credit for the ROTC Military Science and Leadership Basic Course. 2. Completion of the Military Science and Leadership Advanced Course: Complete MLSC 301/303 and MLSC 302/303 during the junior year. Attend a 33 day ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course during the summer between the junior and senior years or following the senior year. Complete MLSC 401/403 and MLSC 402/403 during the senior year. 3. Completion of HIST 428, US Military History. This course is taught by the University's Department of History. Obligations A non-scholarship student incurs no obligation to the military by participating in freshman or sophomore Military Science and Leadership courses (MLSC 100 and 200-level courses). These courses offer a student the opportunity to evaluate the prospect of military service and to qualify for the Advanced Course beginning in the junior year. When a cadet enters the Advanced Course, he or she contracts and is obligated to accept a commission, if offered, as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation. Career Placement: Active Duty and Reserve Forces Duty All commissioned officers incur an initial eight-year obligation. ROTC cadets have a choice of requesting Active Duty or Reserve Forces Duty. The difference between the two options is listed below: 1. Active Duty. The first three to four years are served on active duty, with the remaining four to five years served in the Reserves. 2. Reserve Forces Duty (Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve). Newly commissioned officers may enter active duty for approximately 90 days to attend a branch-specific Officer Basic Course and serve out the remainder of their eight year obligation in the Reserves while pursuing a civilian career. Cadets may choose to guarantee this option prior to entrance into the junior year. View more details on Christopher Newport University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Military Technologies courses.