Military Science (ROTC) Credits Applicable for Graduation
Undergraduate students whose degree programs allow for free electives (those beyond required course credits needed to satisfy university General Education, school or college, and major requirements) may be able to apply up to 12 credits of upper-division military science courses toward the total number of credits required for graduation. The allowable military science credits applicable toward graduation requirements include four upper-division courses at the 3000- and 4000-level in Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC), or Military Science (Army ROTC), or Naval Science (Navy ROTC).
The courses for which credits may be applicable to graduation include:
| Department | Course # | Course Name | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Science | MLSC 3001 | Applied Leadership & Management I | 2 | |
| Military Science | MLSC 3002 | Applied Leadership & Management II | 2 | |
| Military Science | MLSC 4001 | Advanced Leadership & Management I | 2 | |
| Military Science | MLSC 4002 | Advanced Leadership & Management II | 2 | |
| Aerospace Studies | AIRF 3011 | Air Force Leadership Studies I | 3 | |
| Aerospace Studies | AIRF 3021 | Air Force Leadership Studies II | 3 | |
| Aerospace Studies | AIRF 4031 | National Security Affairs I | 3 | |
| Aerospace Studies | AIRF 4041 | National Security Affairs II | 3 | |
| Naval Science | NAVS 3001 | Naval Ships Systems I: Engineering | 3 | Fall only |
| Naval Science | NAVS 3002 | Naval Ships Systems II: Weapons | 3 | Spring only |
| Naval Science | NAVS 3003 | Evolution of Welfare | 3 | Fall only |
| Naval Science | NAVS 4001 | Naval Operations and Seamanship | 3 | Fall only |
| Naval Science | NAVS 4002 | Leadership & Ethics | 3 | Spring only |
| Naval Science | NAVS 4003 | Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | 3 |
For more information about the applicability of Army ROTC, Navy ROTC and Air Force ROTC courses for graduation credit, please call the Undergraduate Studies Office (215-204-2044).
Military Science: Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Army ROTC)
Raymond A. Maszarose, Lieutenant Colonel
Ritter Hall, Lower Level
215-204-7480 or 215-204-2482
Fax: 215-204-7481
goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc
Through a curriculum offered by the Temple Department of Military Science, qualified full-time students can earn a commission as an Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard Officer, while concurrently satisfying academic requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree. Interested students not convinced that a career in the military is right for them can also learn more about how The Army of the United States selects and trains its future leaders and conducts operations on a day-to-day basis.
Military Science courses are open to all Temple students. There is no requirement for students taking Military Science courses to enroll in the commissioning program. Students taking Military Science courses are under no military service obligation of any kind if not enrolled in the commissioning program.
Students enrolled in the commissioning program incur either an active duty or reserve forces duty commitment commencing upon successful completion of the ROTC Advanced Course program and graduation from college. Temple's Department of Military Science offers both two-year and four-year curricula leading to a commission in the United States Army.
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AROTC) Four-Year Commissioning Program
The Four-Year Program consists of two phases: the Basic Course and the Advanced Course.
In the Basic Course, the student takes one Military Science course each semester during the freshman and sophomore years. This instruction orients the student to activities frequently encountered during military service. Though students may voluntarily participate in weekend exercises and ROTC-sponsored events, they are under no obligation to do so. Additionally, students enrolled in the Basic Course are under no obligation for present or future military duty.
During the Advanced Course (normally the junior and senior years), the student receives instruction designed to enhance leadership abilities; reinforce managerial, supervisory, and accountability skills; and further develop the individual's foundation of military knowledge. The highlight of this instruction is the student's attendance at the five-week Cadet Summer Training Course, usually during the summer between the junior and senior years. The camp is a series of rigorous leadership challenges in which the Temple student competes against students from 272 other colleges and universities. When students complete the Advanced Course, they are obligated to accept a commission as a Second Lieutenant and upon graduation from college, incur either an active duty or reserve forces duty service commitment in the United States Army.
Two-Year Commissioning Program
The Two-Year Program consists of the ROTC Advanced Course and any qualified full-time graduate or undergraduate student who has at least two years of academic study remaining at Temple University and has completed the Basic Course or its equivalent may apply. Basic Course equivalency can be granted for prior active or reserve military service. Additionally, Temple students can receive this equivalency by attending a five-week Cadet Summer Training Program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Following successful completion of this challenging program, the student is eligible to enter the ROTC Advanced Course. Students attending the Cadet Summer Training can incur a military obligation, and they are required to enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course. Students of exceptional academic accomplishment may qualify for Basic Course Placement Credit without being required to attend Cadet Summer Training. If you are a sophomore or junior with between 54-65 credit hours completed, please contact us for additional information at 215-204-7480/7482/2482.
Scholarships
The Military Science Department administers the Army Scholarship Program, which includes numerous options. The scholarships are awarded based on local and national competitions and are for four, three, and two years. The scholarships pay tuition or room and board, a $1200 annual allowance for books and lab fees, and a monthly stipend of $420. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, and a student need not be enrolled in Army ROTC to apply. Inquiries should be directed to:
Mr. Marc Young
Enrollment Officer
Department of Military Science/ROTC
Ritter Hall - Lower Level
215-204-7482
myoung01@temple.edu
Course Offerings
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Military Science (Army ROTC) | ||
| MLSC 1001 | Introduction to Military Science I (Fall) | 1 |
| MLSC 1002 | Introduction to Military Science II (Spring) | 1 |
| MLSC 2001 | Small Unit Operations and Leadership I (Fall) | 1 |
| MLSC 2002 | Small Unit Operations and Leadership II (Spring) | 1 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| MLSC 3001 | Applied Leadership and Management I (Fall) | 2 |
| MLSC 3002 | Applied Leadership and Management II (Spring) | 2 |
| MLSC 4001 | Advanced Leadership and Management I (Fall) | 2 |
| MLSC 4002 | Advanced Leadership and Management II (Spring) | 2 |
| MLSC 4003 | Leadership Lab (All semesters) | 0 |
Enrollment is open to all students, but full participation in some of the military training is limited to students enrolled in the commissioning program. Contact the Military Science Department for details.
Military Science Faculty
Raymond A. Maszarose, Lieutenant Colonel, Armor, Professor of Practice in Military Science, B.A. - United States Military Academy, M.A. - Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS.
Juan R. Urista, Captain, Logistics, Assistant Professor of Practice in Military Science, Battalion Executive Officer, B.S. - University of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Steven K. Van Esch, Sergeant First Class, Infantry, Commandant of Cadets.
Aerospace Studies: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
Department of Aerospace Studies
Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
610-660-3190
rotc@sju.edu
https://sites.sju.edu/afrotc/
Students are eligible to participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) through an agreement with Saint Joseph's University. All aerospace studies courses will be held on the Saint Joseph's University campus, although students can register through Temple's Self Service Banner system for their AFROTC courses. The AFROTC program enables highly-qualified college students to earn a commission as an active-duty Air Force or Space Force officer while concurrently satisfying requirements for his or her baccalaureate degree.
AFROTC offers a three- or four-year curriculum leading to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force (USAF) or United States Space Force (USSF). In the four-year curriculum, a student (cadet) takes General Military Course (GMC) classes during the freshman and sophomore years, attends a two-week summer training program between the sophomore and junior years, and then takes Professional Officer Course (POC) classes during the junior and senior years. Cadets in the three-year curriculum will be dual-enrolled in both GMC classes during the sophomore year, attend a summer training program, and take POC classes during the junior and senior years. A cadet is under no contractual obligation with the USAF until entering the POC or accepting an AFROTC scholarship. The GMC curriculum focuses on the scope, structure, organization and history of the USAF with an emphasis on the development of airpower and its relationship to current events. The POC curriculum concentrates on the concepts and practices of leadership and management, and the role of national security forces in American society.
In addition to the academic portion of the curricula, each cadet participates in a two-hour Leadership Laboratory once a week and physical training twice a week. Leadership Laboratory utilizes the cadet organization designed for the practice of leadership and management techniques.
Further information on the AFROTC program at Saint Joseph's University can be found at https://sites.sju.edu/afrotc/, or students can contact detachment personnel directly at:
Recruiting Flight Commander
AFROTC Detachment 750
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia PA 19131
610-660-3190
rotc@sju.edu
https://sites.sju.edu/afrotc/
Course Offerings
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Courses | ||
| AIRF 1011 | Foundations of the United States Air Force I (Fall) | 1 |
| AIRF 1012 | Air Force Leadership Laboratory I (Fall) | 0 |
| AIRF 1021 | The Foundation of the United States Air Force II (Spring) | 1 |
| AIRF 1022 | Air Force Leadership Laboratory II (Spring) | 0 |
| AIRF 2031 | The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power I (Fall) | 1 |
| AIRF 2041 | The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power II (Spring) | 1 |
| AIRF 3011 | Air Force Leadership Studies I (Fall) | 3 |
| AIRF 3021 | Air Force Leadership Studies II (Spring) | 3 |
| AIRF 4031 | National Security Affairs I (Fall) | 3 |
| AIRF 4041 | National Security Affairs II (Spring) | 3 |
Naval Science: Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC)
Director, Naval Science Department
University of Pennsylvania
NROTC Unit
417 Hollenback Center
3000 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6399
215-898-7436
Fax: 215-573-2067
Contact.penn.nrotc@gmail.com
nrotc.universitylife.upenn.edu
The Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps (NROTC) Program enables a college student to earn a commission in the Navy or the Marine Corps while concurrently satisfying requirements for a baccalaureate degree. Temple students are eligible to participate in NROTC through an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania. Scholarship and non-scholarship programs are available and can be tailored to support students who join NROTC after the start of their freshman year or by the beginning of their sophomore year.
All NROTC students are required to enroll in NAVS 1003 during every semester they attend.
Navy-Option scholarship and College Program (non-scholarship) students must enroll in NAVS 1001 and NAVS 1002 during their freshman year, NAVS 2001 and NAVS 2002 during their sophomore year, NAVS 3001 and NAVS 3002 in their junior year, and NAVS 4001 and NAVS 4002 in their senior year.
Those seeking commissions in the Marine Corps will enroll in NAVS 1001 and NAVS 1002 during their freshman year, NAVS 2001 during their sophomore year, NAVS 3003 and NAVS 4003 during either their junior or senior year, and NAVS 4002 during their senior year only.
Temple students register for NROTC classes through the Temple Self Service Banner system and all naval science courses are held on the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Navy scholarship students must complete:
- 6 semester hours of calculus (not required for Nurse Corps candidates)
- 6 semester hours of calculus-based physics (not required for Nurse Corps candidates)
- 3 semester hours of American military history or national security policy (not required for Nurse Corps candidates)
- 3 semester hours of World Culture and Regional Studies
- 6 semester hours of English
Marine-Option scholarship students must complete:
- 3 semester hours of American military history or national security policy
- 6 semester hours of English
College Program students must complete:
- 6 semester hours of college-level algebra or advanced trigonometry (one year of calculus is recommended)
- 6 semester hours of physical science courses (one year of calculus-based physics is recommended)
- 3 semester hours of American military history or national security policy
- 3 semester hours of World Culture and Regional Studies
- 6 semester hours of English
Students must check with their naval science instructors to determine specific courses that fulfill the above requirements and to determine which Naval Science courses receive credit within their degree plan.
In addition to the above, all students are required to attend Naval Science Drill (NAVS 1003), a 2-hour professional laboratory period each week (no academic credit) that emphasizes military drill, physical fitness, professional performance, and leadership topics.
Course Offerings
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Science (Navy ROTC) Courses | ||
| NAVS 1001 | Naval Orientation | 3 |
| NAVS 1002 | Sea Power and Maritime Affairs | 3 |
| NAVS 1003 | Naval Science Drill | 0 |
| NAVS 2001 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| NAVS 2002 | Navigation | 3 |
| NAVS 3001 | Naval Ships Systems I: Engineering | 3 |
| NAVS 3002 | Naval Ships Systems II: Weapons | 3 |
| NAVS 3003 | Evolution of Warfare | 3 |
| NAVS 4001 | Naval Operations and Seamanship | 3 |
| NAVS 4002 | Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| NAVS 4003 | Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | 3 |