Courses
Students are required to complete academic requirements consisting of three parts: the institutions baccalaureate degree program of a selected academic major, NROTC-specified courses (offered by the institution), and Naval Science courses. Normal loading for NROTC students should be between 15 and 18 semester hours per term, including all NROTC-required course work.
Baccalaureate Degree
Navy Option Scholarship Midshipmen: Students are encouraged to pursue majors in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences to meet the requirements of the modern Navy, though they may elect to pursue any academic major.
Navy Option College Program Midshipmen: Although there are no restrictions, students majoring in engineering or science have an advantage when competing for a scholarship.
Marine Corps Option Midshipmen: Although there are no restrictions, the Marine Officer Instructor (MOI) shall guide the students to select a field benificial to the Marine Corps.
NROTC-specified Courses
These courses are normally offered by the host institution, will be normally taught by the civilian faculty, and are required or advised to students as specified below.
| Requirement | Approved Courses | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus (two semesters) | MATH-1010 Calculus I MATH-1500 Calculus for Architecture, Management, and H&SS MATH-1020 Calculus II MATH-1520 Mathematical Methods in Management and Economics |
1,4 |
| Physics (two semesters) | PHYS-1100 Physics I PHYS-1200 Physics II |
1,4 |
| College Algebra or Advanced Trig (two semesters) | MATH-1500 Calculus for Architecture, Management, and H&SS MATH 1620 Contemporary Mathematical Ideas in Society |
2 |
| Physical Science (two semesters) | PHYS-1050 Physical Principles of Design PHYS-1500 Physical Modeling |
2 |
| American History or National Security Policy (one semester) | STSS-1310 Principles & Practices of American Government STSS-1330 International Relations STSS-2640/STSH-2520 History of the U.S. since 1877 STSS-2740/STSH-2530 World War II STSH-4520 China Past and Present |
1,2,3 |
| World Culture or Regional Studies (one semester) | ARTS-2520 World Music PHIL-2300 Asian Philosophies PHIL-2830 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion STSS-4570/STSH-4530 Indian Politics & Culture STSS-4550 The Middle East Through Native and Western Eyes COMM-4550 Religion, Culture, and Media |
1,2,3,4 |
| English (two semesters) | WRIT-1110 Writing for Classroom and Career WRIT-2110 Rhetoric and Writing WRIT-2340 Speech Communications WRIT-4120 Technical and Professional Communication WRITE-4962 Writing for Promotion and Marketing |
1,2 |
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1—Navy Scholarship Students 2—Navy College Program Students 3—USMC Scholarship Students 4—Not required for Nurse Program Students |
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Naval Science Courses
These courses are professional training and taken one per semester while attending school. These courses outline the information essential for all commissioned Naval officers. See the table below for further information and the course descriptions at the bottom of the page.
Courses |
Year normally completed |
Notes
|
|---|---|---|
| USNA-1010 Introduction to Naval Science | Freshman | 1,2,3 |
| USNA-2020 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs | Freshman | 1,2,3 |
| USNA-2030 Leadership and Management I | Sophmore | 1,2,3 |
| USNA-2040 Naval Ships Systems I | Sophmore | 1,2,4 |
| USNA-2050 Navigation | Junior | 1,2,4 |
| USNA-2070 Naval Ships Systems II | Junior | 1,2,4 |
| USNA-2060 Naval Operations | Senior | 1,2,4 |
| USNA-4190 Naval Leadership and Ethics | Senior | 1,2,3 |
| USNA-2150 Evolution of Warfare | Sophmore/Junior | 3 |
| USNA-2170 Amphibious Warfare | Junior/Senior | 3 |
| USNA-0010 Naval Science Laboratory | All years | 1,2,3 |
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1—Navy Scholarship Students 2—Navy College Program Students 3—USMC Scholarship Students 4—Not required for Nurse Program Students |
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Naval Science Class Descriptions
Introduction to Naval Science: Introduction to the structure, principles, and practices, lines of command and control, and functions of the various components of the naval service.
Sea Power and Maritime Affairs: Analysis of U.S. Navy development and campaigns; evolution of strategic, tactical, and maritime doctrines; interaction of naval affairs with national security and domestic policies.
Leadership and Management: Principles of human relationships; principles of decision-making and management at the junior officer level; theory and techniques of leadership.
Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering): Types, structure, and purpose of Naval ships, compartmentalization, propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems, interior communications, ship control; ship design and stability.
Navigation: Purposes, methods, and instruments of navigation; terrestrial and celestial navigation and nautical astronomy; time diagrams; lines of position by observation of celestial bodies.
Seamanship and Ship Operations: Vector solutions of relative motion, tactical problems; tactical communications, instructions; fleet communications, organizations; rules of the Nautical Road; aviation and maritime meteorology; operation plans and orders.
Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons): Systems approach to naval weapons; linear analysis of ballistics; weapons control systems configurations and dynamics.
Leadership and Ethics: Introduction to primary duties of junior naval officers; counseling and interviewing techniques; review of basic administrative responsibilities at the division officer level.
Evolution of Warfare: Causes and practice of warfare from ancient times; impact of changes in strategy, tactics, and technology; modern revolutionary warfare, global conflict, and politico-military relationships.
Amphibious Warfare: Concepts of seaborne military operations; relationship of factors involved; characteristic operations of World War II; amphibious operation planning.