Communication - Military Science, B.S.

The military science major prepares Florida Tech Army ROTC cadets to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Technical, scientific and military studies are incorporated into the curriculum with emphasis on applied leadership and problem-solving skills. Current freshmen and sophomores between their second and third years who have no prior military service and who seek an Army ROTC scholarship may attend the 32-day Leader’s Training Course that provides basic military and problem-solving skills combined with physical training. Students incur no service commitment on completion of this course.

Degree Requirements

The bachelor’s degree in communication, military science option, is earned by satisfying the degree requirements listed for the bachelor’s degree in communication and completing the advanced military science program as described below and previously in this section under “Military Science.” All military science (MSC) courses taken are applicable to this degree, with up to 18 credit hours applied toward degree requirements including 12 free elective credits and six humanities elective credit hours.

Students are strongly encouraged to take Special Topics in History (HUM 3385 ) as a humanities elective, which counts toward both the military science and humanities requirements.

On reaching the junior year, candidates must choose an area of concentration and include 21 credit hours of specialized coursework.