Naval Science
Program of Instruction
The NROTC Program of Instruction encompasses the science of nautical matters and principles of leadership—both vital to the art of being a naval officer. The program has three interacting and equally important aspects. The first consists of the academic major with subjects taught by the University. For Navy Option students, these subjects must include one semester of regional studies with emphasis on the Third World; (for Scholarship Program and non-Scholarship Program) two semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics; two semesters of English composition; and one semester of American military history/national security policy. The second aspect consists of the professional academic subjects taught by the Department of Naval Science. The third aspect consists of naval professional training gained from leadership laboratories (two hours a week throughout the year), indoctrination tours conducted at Navy/Marine Corps facilities, and summer cruises aboard Navy ships.
Naval Science Courses
Students in the NROTC Program must take the following naval science courses prior to graduation:
- Introduction to Naval Science
- Naval Ships Systems I and II (Navy Option only)
- History of U.S. Naval Sea Power
- Navigation I and II (Navy Option only)
- Modern Warfare (Marine Option only)
- Leadership and Management
- Leadership and Ethics
- Amphibious Warfare (Marine Option only)
Certain other courses may be substituted for naval science courses.
