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216 University College
University College serves both undecided students who are exploring
University the University’s options before selecting a major and degree program
and students who are seeking the Bachelor of Specialized Studies, the
College Bachelor of Criminal Justice, or associate’s degrees.
University College advances the mission of Ohio University by provid-
ing institutional leadership across colleges to promote teaching and
140 Chubb Hall learning. The College provides a number of University-wide services.
University College staff members manage orientation and advising
David Descutner programs, such as Precollege, that assist you in reviewing your inter-
Dean and Associate Provost ests, planning academic programs, and adjusting to University life. In
for Undergraduate Studies addition, it oversees the University’s general education program and
William L. Allen fosters student success through such initiatives as learning communities,
Associate Dean and study skills and tutoring programs.
Laura Chapman preregistration, it is recommended that
Assistant Dean, Student Services Majors you maintain regular contact with your
Associate in Arts advisor for assistance with concerns
Cynthia King
Arts and Humanities Emphasis related to academic and career
Adv
Director, Academic Advancement planning. If you are an associate’s
Center Social Sciences Emphasis
degree, specialized studies, criminal
Associate in Individualized Studies justice, or nondegree student, you are
Tammy Kahrig
Director, Retention Initiatives Associate in Science also assigned a University College advi-
Bachelor of Criminal Justice sor to help you plan an appropriate
Wendy Merb-Brown Bachelor of Specialized Studies program. In addition, students in any
Director, Learning Community other college may seek out a University
Programs College advisor when their questions
Admission Requirements touch on University-wide issues or Uni-
versity College programs, or when they
Kraig Curry Any Ohio University student who has are investigating a change of program.
Richard Linn fewer than 90 credit hours can be
admitted to University College as an If you are in University College as an
Lora Munsell
undecided student. A separate applica- undecided student but have a tenta-
Greg Oberlin
tion is required to enter the Associate tive major in mind, you should refer to
Char Rae
in Individualized Studies program, the those requirements outlined elsewhere
Sandy Rawlins in this catalog. If you are interested
Bachelor of Criminal Justice program,
Academic Advisors in determining your progress toward
and the Bachelor of Specialized Studies
program. See descriptions of each pro- one or more majors, the college office
gram later in this section for additional can provide you with a “what if”
information. checksheet for that major to answer
these questions.
Your faculty advisor assists in the
Advising preparation of a schedule each
No single activity of University College quarter so that you select the
is given a higher priority than academic proper sequence of courses in the
advising. University College faculty major and appropriately related
advisors and professional advisors strive courses. However, it is the student’s
to inform you about academic options responsibility to know and follow
and to assist you with decisions about current requirements and procedures
how you can best use the University at the departmental, college, and
to promote your learning and university levels.
development.
Undecided students, or those who Academic and Other Require-
wish to investigate academic options
before selecting a major, are admitted
ments
to University College. Undecided first- Declaring a Major
year students typically are assigned If you are a University College undecid-
two advisors. One is a member of the ed student, you are required to move
faculty; the other is a member of the into a major program by the time you
University College professional advising have earned 90 credit hours (junior
staff. Both will provide information rank). Students who have earned more
and advice about University programs, than 90 hours and are still undecided,
choosing a major program of study, and including new transfer students,
University requirements. You should will not be permitted to register for
consult with your advisor about course subsequent quarters. All majors require
selection before preregistration each you to complete residency hours, which
quarter. While advisor conferences may be up to two years.
are particularly important during
University College 217
Academic Probation • possessing a General Education 115 The University Experience. The
If you are placed on probation during Diploma (GED) or course is designed to help first-year
your first year at Ohio University, students adjust to the new experiences
• being on academic probation
whether you are a freshman or a of university life and take advantage
(continuing students)
transfer student, you will be required of what the University offers. Topics
to complete an Academic Success If a student satisfies the Tier 1 covered include University resources,
Workshop. This workshop will provide requirement, s/he must also meet at critical thinking, University policies
information and strategies to help you least one of the Tier 2 requirements. and procedures, and academic major
return to good academic standing. Tier 2: To satisfy this requirement a selection. The course includes writing
student must: activities, such as journals and one
or more short papers. Especially
Special Programs • be a first generation college student recommended for undecided and first-
(neither parent graduated from a generation college students.
College Adjustment Program (CAP) four-year school) or
CAP has provided services and Learning Communities
opportunities to help qualified Ohio • come from a family whose income Learning communities allow first-year
University students adjust to the meets federal guidelines for low- students the opportunity to have the
challenges of college life since 1979. income level or benefits of a small college atmosphere
Along the way, CAP has developed • have a documented disability and while experiencing Ohio University’s
a strong record of aiding in student be registered with Ohio University’s large campus culture. Participation
retention and graduation. CAP is Office of Disability Services in a learning community guarantees
located in the Academic Advancement students 2–4 common freshman courses
Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or for fall quarter. Each community has
Center (101 Alden Library) and is
permanent residents. no more than 25 students. As a result,
supported by Ohio University and by
a Student Support Services TRIO grant Most students are admitted to CAP participating students develop cohesive
from the U.S. Department of Education. prior to the start of their first quarter relationships with their peers and
at Ohio University. Continuing students have enriched interaction with faculty.
The following are some examples of
who meet the eligibility requirements Participation in a learning community
the services CAP offers to assist students
may be admitted as long as they have will give you the opportunity to engage
as they work toward graduation:
earned fewer than 60 hours of credit. in academic as well as social activities
• Special academic courses in learning with members of your community.
For more information about CAP please
strategies, reading skills, and
logon to http://www.ohio.edu/aac/cap/. For more information please visit our
computing
You may also contact the Academic Web site at http://www.ohio.edu/rlc/ or
• Free individual tutoring Advancement Center at 740.593.2644 contact:
• Math workshops to help students or the CAP Coordinator via e-mail at Director, Learning Community Programs
prepare for the Tier I quantitative lesterj@ohio.edu. University College
skills requirement General Education Ohio University, Chubb Hall 140
In 1979 the faculty of Ohio University 740.593.1935
• An instructional computer lab
adopted a comprehensive General E-mail: rlc@www.ohio.edu
• In-depth, one-on-one academic Education Program required of all University Professor Award
advising baccalaureate degree students (see Program
• Career planning and guidance Graduation Requirements-University- Another of University College’s efforts
wide). University College is responsible to enhance and reward undergraduate
• Intensive support for students on for coordinating this program. The goal
probation teaching and learning is the University
of general education is to broaden and Professor Award Program. To
• Peer advisors to help you find your enrich the educational experience of all acknowledge outstanding undergradu-
way undergraduate students. ate teaching, Ohio University students
• Tickets to unique cultural and social Precollege Orientation nominate and select University Profes-
events on campus and around town Each summer, University College sors on the Athens campus each year.
conducts Precollege Orientation, University Professors are tenure-track
Eligibility for CAP is determined faculty members who have demonstrat-
designed to acquaint you and your par-
according to a two tier system. Students ed teaching excellence.
ents with the programs of the Universi-
must satisfy both tiers to be eligible
ty. You will meet with faculty, staff, and Upon selection by the student
for CAP. As CAP is a small program,
student advisors to plan an academic University Professor Selection Com-
space is limited and eligibility does
program, complete a class schedule, mittee and final appointment by the
not guarantee admission. CAP serves
and register for your first quarter. You provost, each professor is granted a
approximately 275 students annually.
will also learn about the wide variety release from part of his or her normal
Tier 1: To meet this requirement a of social and group activities available teaching duties and receives $2,000 for
student must demonstrate an academic on campus while becoming acquainted professional development. The Univer-
need. This is defined as: with other students in your college. sity Professor uses this opportunity to
Orientation programs are also held develop and teach two classes of his or
• having an ACT Composite less than
before the winter, spring, and summer her own choosing and design.
or equal to 22 or
quarters for first-year and transfer
• having an SAT Combined Score less students. The University Professor Selection Com-
than or equal to 1100 or mittee consists of representatives from
First-Year Seminar Course the undergraduate student body.
• being ranked in the bottom 60% of University College sponsors a special
his/her high school class or course open to first-year students, UC
218 University College
Degrees Offered B—(A) AAS 254, HIST 315C, 315D, SOC 329, 470, 471; (B) POLS 301, 306,
404, 410, 477, SW 390, SOC 309, 364.
Area III: Human behavior. Two courses, one each from A and B. Do not
take both SOC 210 and PSY 336—(A) PSY 233, PSY 332, PSY 336 or SOC
210, SW 380, SOC 211; (B) PSY 337, SOC 261, 363.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Area IV: Organization skills and management. Two courses, one each from
A and B—(A) ACCT 101, HRM 320, MGT 202, POLS 210, 412; (B) BUSL
Major code BC2209 255, 356, HRM 425, MGT 340, POLS 414, PSY 261, SOC 430.
The upper-division Criminal Justice program is designed At least 50 percent of the BCJ Major Requirements (Areas I, II, III, and IV)
must be completed by using Ohio University coursework.
for students who have previously completed an associate’s
degree program in a technical area related to criminal Recommended electives:
justice, such as law enforcement, corrections technology, AAS 440; CS 120 or MIS 201; HIST 307; COMS 205, 306, 405, 410, 420, 422;
police administration, legal assisting, or human services. POLS 320, 401, 402; PSY 273; SOC 367, 464, 467; SW 382.
If you hold such a degree from a technical or community You choose the remaining hours beyond the core and major
college, or from a regional campus of Ohio University, you requirements in consultation with an academic advisor on
are eligible to apply to the Criminal Justice program and may the basis of your educational goals and career interests.
earn a baccalaureate degree by completing a minimum of 80 Internship and field experience programs may be arranged
additional hours of Ohio University work. for qualified students without prior professional experience
This program offers students with technical education back- in criminal justice.
ground the opportunity to broaden their exposure to liberal Courses taken to complete the associate’s degree cannot addi-
higher education while acquiring the necessary specialization tionally fulfill BCJ major requirements (Areas I, II, III, and IV)
to qualify for careers in such fields as parole and probation, for the baccalaureate degree.
forensic science, adult and juvenile corrections, and police
administration. Criminal justice students also may prepare for
law school or for further study in graduate or professional Bachelor of Specialized Studies
schools.
Major code BS1112
The flexible multi-disciplinary curriculum is composed of a
broad range of courses from the social and behavioral scienc- The Bachelor of Specialized Studies program affords under-
es, humanities, natural sciences, and professional disciplines, graduate students at Ohio University the opportunity to
all of which make a contribution to the complex field of crim- design an area of concentration, which stands as the equiv-
inal justice. You may individualize your program of study to a alent of an established major. The program permits you to
significant degree through elective courses. combine available curricula to create a unique field of study.
To enter the Criminal Justice program, you must complete Typically, the Bachelor of Specialized Studies degree is
a separate degree application form in addition to the appli- not an appropriate degree program for someone who
cation to the University and submit a college transcript has previously completed a bachelor’s degree. In special
showing that you have completed an associate’s degree in circumstances, a person who has completed a prior bachelor’s
an appropriate technical field. Applications are available degree may petition the Director of Degree Programs to seek
from the University College office or any regional campus permission to apply for and complete the BSS degree. The
student services office. Upon admission, you will be assigned BSS program is not an appropriate choice as a second degree
an academic advisor who will assist you in completing your program (double major).
approved program of study. The Bachelor of Specialized Studies degree program reflects
Bachelor of Criminal Justice students may earn departmental the recognition that degree programs, as varied as they are
honors through University College. Students must have an at Ohio University, cannot satisfy the legitimate educational
accumulated g.p.a. within the top 20 percent of BCJ students requirements of all students. Through specialized studies,
to be eligible for departmental honors. An honors thesis is you may construct an individualized degree.
required. Guidelines and an application are available from To enter the specialized studies program, you must com-
the college office. plete an application, available in the University College
Degree requirements office, the University College Web site (http://www.ohio.
1 Earn 192 credit hours, including at least 80 hours of Ohio edu/univcollege/degree/special.htm), or at a regional campus
University work. student services office, and have it reviewed by a University
College advisor, Adult Learning Services Advisor, or regional
2 Must complete at least 45 hours at the 300 level or above.
campus student services staff member. You must consult with
3 Complete the General Education Requirements (Tier I, and gain approval from two faculty members in the prepara-
II, III). Some courses taken to complete the associate’s tion of your program, one of whom must be from your area
degree may be equivalent to courses that fulfill these of concentration. The faculty members must be Group 1 or
requirements. 2. Final admission is granted only upon successful review of
the application by the Bachelor of Specialized Studies review
4 Complete the BCJ core and no fewer than 9 courses from
committee, which meets quarterly to consider applications.
within the following BCJ Major Requirement areas:
You will receive a letter indicating the decision of the review
BCJ Core: committee.
Three of the following courses:
As a student in the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program,
POLS 409,
you may complete one or more academic minors if the cours-
SOC 260, SOC 362, SOC 366.
es taken to meet the minor requirements are not included
BCJ Major Requirements: in the Bachelor of Specialized Studies area of concentration
Area I: Basic skills. Three courses, one each from A, B, and C—(A) ENG plan. You need to indicate your intention to complete a
305J, 308J, PRCM 325J; (B) COMS 215, 304, POLS 488; (C) COMS 301, PSY
221, QBA 201, SOC 351, SW 350. minor at the time you submit your Bachelor of Specialized
Area II: Social and political systems. Two courses, one each from A and Studies application.
University College 219
Up to 48 hours of credit earned through the Experiential curriculum and who desire to earn up to 10 credit hours
Learning Program may be applied to the Bachelor of Spe- for their experience. An internship proposal and 2.5
cialized Studies degree program. A maximum of 44 quarter accumulative gpa is required. Applications are available
hours from the College of Business may be included in a on the Web (http://www.ohio.edu/univcollege/degree/
Bachelor of Specialized Studies degree program. internship.html) and in University College, 140 Chubb Hall.
Bachelor of Specialized Studies students may earn The Richard Brackin Scholarship
departmental honors through University College. Students A $750 scholarship awarded each spring to a non-traditional
must have an accumulated g.p.a. within the top 20 percent B.S.S. student. Applications are available from a B.S.S. advisor
of B.S.S. students to be eligible to earn departmental honors. or on the Web (http://www.ohiou.edu/univcollege/degree/
An honors thesis is required. Guidelines and an application brackin.html).
are available from the college office or on the Web, http://
www.ohio.edu/univcollege/degree/honors.html. Special Projects Fund
B.S.S. students may apply for funding for up to $500 to
To submit an application to the specialized studies program support a research project or experiential learning activity
for consideration, you must related to their programs of study. An application is
1 Be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student. required and may be obtained from an advisor or on the
Web (http://www.ohio.edu/univcollege/degree/spf.html).
2 Have achieved sophomore or higher rank.
3 Have earned an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.0 or above.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Specialized Studies degree,
Associate’s Degrees
you must: General Requirements
The minimum requirement for an associate’s degree is the
1 Earn 192 credit hours, of which at least 80 must be courses
completion of 96 credits with a 2.0 accumulative g.p.a.
with catalog numbers at the 300 level or above as shown
at graduation. A maximum of 24 credits earned through
in this catalog.
the Experiential Learning Program may be applied to
2 Complete no fewer than 45 credit hours of credit (the any associate’s degree. You must earn at least 30 quarter
degree residency requirement) after being admitted to hours of resident credit at Ohio University; if you complete
the specialized studies program. This total excludes any fewer than 60 quarter hours of Ohio University credit,
transfer, transient, Course Credit by Examination, Indepen- you must earn at least 8 of your final 15 hours as resident
dent Study coursework, etc., for which the initial registra- credit. In addition, you must complete Tier I freshman-level
tion occurred prior to application to the specialized studies requirements in English composition and quantitative skills.
program.
Information about all associate’s degree programs is avail-
3 Complete a minimum of 45 credit hours in the self- able through either the regional campuses or University Col-
designed area of concentration approved by the Bachelor lege. If you plan to pursue an associate’s degree, you must
of Specialized Studies review committee. The area of con- consult with a University College staff member or a student
centration can include courses that are completed, current, services staff member at one of the regional campuses.
and planned at the time of application. The courses includ-
If you plan to earn an associate’s degree, you must complete
ed as current and planned in the concentration become
an Application for Update of Program(s), available from any
requirements for graduation subject to change only by
college office or regional campus student services office.
prior permission from a University College advisor and,
in some cases, the Bachelor of Specialized Studies review If you are currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree
committee. At least 50 percent (23 hours) of the minimum program and want to earn an associate’s degree as well,
45 hours required for the BSS Area of Concentration must you must complete an Application for Update of Program(s)
be completed by using Ohio University coursework. to add the associate’s degree program as a secondary code.
Your records will remain in your current college. If you plan
4 Complete the University General Education Requirements.
to earn a baccalaureate degree after earning the associate’s
5 Complete the minimum of 48 credit hours of Ohio Univer- degree, you must complete an Application for Update
sity coursework to satisfy the University residence require- of Program(s) to add the bachelor’s degree program as a
ment. primary code.
To have current credit hours included as part of the 45 hour Policy on Second Associate’s Degrees
B.S.S. residency requirement, applications must be submitted You are not permitted to earn both the A.A. and A.S.
by the last day of classes in fall, winter, spring quarter, or the degrees. If you have already earned the A.I.S. degree, you
full-term summer session. are not permitted to earn either the A.A. or A.S. degree. If
Programs and Courses an A.A. or A.S. has been completed previously, you will not
be permitted to complete the A.I.S.
SPST 425: Senior Seminar
In a small, interactive class environment, B.S.S. seniors work Application Toward Bachelor’s Degree
with each other, Ohio University graduates, and University Credit earned while enrolled in an Ohio University associate’s
College faculty and staff to reflect on students’ academic degree program will be applied toward an Ohio University
experiences and prepare for life beyond Ohio University. baccalaureate program.
Open to all B.S.S. seniors, the course is taught each winter If you intend to complete a baccalaureate degree, you
and spring quarters on the Athens campus. This course is should complete Ohio University General Education Require-
offered via correspondence through the Distance Learning ments while working toward your associate’s degree.
Office.
Associate’s Degree After a Baccalaureate Degree
SPST 490: Internship Typically, the Associate in Individualized Studies degree
This course is available to all B.S.S. students who develop is not an appropriate degree program for someone who
work or volunteer experience related to their B.S.S. has previously completed a bachelor’s degree. In special
220 University College
circumstances, a person who has completed a prior Minimum required for graduation: 96
bachelor’s degree may petition the Director of Degree
You may select courses for the A.A. and A.S. degrees
Programs to seek permission to apply for and complete
from the following three areas:
the A.I.S. degree. The Associate in Arts or the Associate Arts and Humanities
in Science degree will not be granted if you have already
African American Studies 110, 150, 210, 211, 250, 310, 350, 355, 356
earned a baccalaureate degree.
Art 110
Art History
Programs of Study Classical Archaeology (except 211, 212, 213)
Classical Languages (Latin, Greek)
Classics in English
Communication Studies 101
Associate in Arts/Associate in Science Dance 150, 170, 171, 351, 352, 353, 370, 471, 472, 473
English (except 150)
Degrees
Film 201, 202, 203
If you are planning to transfer from Ohio University to Foreign Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian/Malay-
another institution, you are advised to complete the Transfer sian, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili)
Module as part of your A.A. or A.S. degree. See the Admis- History 121, 122, 123, 314A–F, 328, 329A–C, 330, 331, 351, 352, 353A–B, 354,
sions section of this catalog. 356A–C, 357, 370, 389
Humanities
These degrees are available on all campuses. Each degree
Interdisciplinary Arts
requires a minimum of 96 hours. A maximum of 24 credits
earned through the Experiential Learning Program may be International Literature: Modern Languages
applied to the A.A. or A.S. degree. At least 30 of the total Music 100, 120, 124, 125, 150, 321, 322, 323, 421A–F, 427, 428
credits earned toward the A.A. or A.S. must be Ohio Univer- Philosophy (except 120)
sity credits. In addition, at least 50 percent (30 hours) of the Theater 150, 170, 270, 271, 272
60 hours total required in the A.A./A.S. area requirements Women’s Studies
(30/15/15) must be completed by using Ohio University World Religions
coursework. Technical courses count only as electives for
Natural Science, Applied Science, and Quantitative Skills
both the A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Anthropology 201, 492, 496
If you plan to earn either the A.A. or A.S. degree, contact the Astronomy
associate’s degree coordinator in University College so that Biological Sciences
the valid major code can be properly recorded.
Biology 101
Associate in Arts—Arts and Humanities Emphasis Chemical Engineering 331
Major code AA1101 Chemistry and Biochemistry (except 115)
You must meet the following requirements to earn an A.A. Communication Systems Management 101
with arts and humanities emphasis. See the following list for
Computer Science
the courses that count under each area.
Engineering and Technology 280, 320, 350, 470
Arts and Humanities (must include Tier I English composition) 30
Environmental and Plant Biology
Natural Science, Applied Science, and Quantitative Skills
(must include Tier I quantitative skills) 15 Geography 101, 201, 260, 302, 303, 411
Social Sciences 15 Geological Sciences
Electives 36 Health Sciences 202
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences 108
Minimum required for graduation: 96
Human and Consumer Sciences–Food and Nutrition 128
Associate in Arts—Social Sciences Emphasis Industrial Technology 110
Major code AA1110
Mathematics (except 101, 102)
You must meet the following requirements to earn an A.A.
Mechanical Engineering 100
with social sciences emphasis. See the following list for the
Philosophy 120
courses that count under each area.
Physical Science
Arts and Humanities (must include Tier I English composition) 15
Physics
Natural Science, Applied Science, and Quantitative Skills
(must include Tier I quantitative skills) 15 Psychology 120, 221, 226, 312, 314
Social Sciences 30 Social Sciences
Electives 36 African American Studies (except those courses listed in Arts and Humani-
ties)
Minimum required for graduation: 96
Anthropology (except 201, 492, 496)
Associate in Science Business Law 255, 370, 442, 475
Major code AS1104
Classical Archaeology 211, 212, 213
You must meet the following requirements to earn an
Communication Studies 351, 352, 353
A.S. See the following list for the courses that count under
each area. Economics
Geography (except 101, 201, 260, 302, 303, 411)
Arts and Humanities (must include Tier I English composition) 15
History (except those courses listed in Arts and Humanities)
Natural Science, Applied Science, and Quantitative Skills
(must include Tier I quantitative skills) 30 Human and Consumer Sciences–Child and Family Studies 160
Social Sciences 15 Human and Consumer Sciences–Retail Merchandising 250
Electives 36 International Studies 103, 113, 118, 121
Journalism 105
University College 221
Linguistics services. If you have the desire and talent to serve your
Management 202 country, ROTC can lead to a rewarding career as a military
Political Science officer. Our military needs the best managers, administrators,
Psychology (except 120, 221, 226, 312, 314) engineers, and scientists the nation’s schools can produce
Social Work to be leaders with wide ranges of knowledge and skill.
Sociology
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, in agreement with
universities and colleges across the nation, is designed to
Telecommunications 105
produce these types of leaders for our nation.
The Army ROTC program at Ohio University is under the
Associate in Individualized Studies Degree Military Science Department (MSC); the Air Force ROTC
program is under the Aerospace Studies Department (AST).
Major code AI5508
The University offers two-, three-, and four-year ROTC
If you wish to pursue a two-year program of study in a field
programs. ROTC is divided into two phases, the general
other than those available through one of the other associ-
course and the advanced course. Any student can take any
ate’s degree options, you may design your own program of
of the general classes for elective credit to learn more about
study to meet particular goals through the Associate in Indi-
our nation’s military with no military service commitment.
vidualized Studies degree program, available on the Athens,
Notice: The ROTC programs at Ohio University may not fully
Chillicothe, Lancaster, Southern, and Zanesville campuses.
comply with University nondiscrimination policies due to
To be admitted to the program, you must complete an the selective process of military service. However, the ROTC
application, available in the University College office, programs are in compliance with national nondiscrimination
the University College Web site (http://www.ohio.edu/ policies and the guidance and policies of the respective
univcollege/degree/AISAPPL.htm), or regional campus military services and the Department of Defense.
Student Services Office and schedule an interview with a
Scholarships
University College, Adult Learning Services, or regional cam-
Partial and full scholarships are available on a competitive
pus advisor. Admission to the program is granted only upon
basis for qualified students. These scholarships pay costs
review of the application by the A.I.S. review committee.
of tuition, mandatory student fees, and a book fee.
Although there are no specific course or academic area Additionally, recipients receive a tax-free stipend up to
requirements (other than Tier I freshman English composition $400 monthly for the period the scholarship is in effect.
and quantitative skills), the application must outline your Non-scholarship students in the advanced course also
intended course of study, and it must include a proposed receive the tax-free stipend regardless of scholarship status.
area of concentration. Ohio National Guard 100 percent tuition assistance is also
available.
You must consult with two faculty members in the prepara-
tion of your program, one of whom must be from your area Summer Field Training
of concentration. Both faculty members must be Group 1 or Field leadership training normally occurs during the summer
2. after the sophomore year (Air Force) or junior year (Army).
However, exceptions are possible. All travel expenses, board,
To submit an application for admission to the program, you
living quarters, and uniforms are furnished, and you are paid
must currently be enrolled as a degree-seeking student. To
while attending summer field training.
graduate with an Associate in Individualized Studies degree,
you must Uniforms and Equipment
Training equipment and uniforms are loaned to all ROTC
1 Earn 96 quarter hours.
students without cost.
2 Earn at least 30 quarter hours after admission to the A.I.S.
Commissions
program (degree residency requirement).
ROTC is a competitive program. If you successfully complete
3 Complete University Tier I freshman-level requirements in the ROTC advanced program and the requirements for a
English composition and quantitative skills. baccalaureate degree, you will be qualified for a commission
4 Complete an approved area of concentration, consisting as a second lieutenant in the United States Army or the
of at least 30 credit hours, which has coherence and edu- United States Air Force.
cational purpose equivalent to an established degree Special Schooling
program. At least 50 percent (15 hours) of the minimum Upon completing their degree and the ROTC program, Air
30 hours required for the A.I.S. Area of Concentration Force ROTC students will start their professional careers in
must be completed by using Ohio University coursework. one of over 40 specialized career fields including Operations,
Applications may be submitted at any time during the quar- Logistics, Engineering, Communications, Nursing, Weather,
ter. To have current credit hours included as part of the resi- Intelligence, Space and Missiles, and more. Advanced
dency requirement, applications must be submitted by the schooling is provided to initially prepare you for your career
last day of classes of fall, winter, spring quarter, or the full- field. In addition, the Air Force provides opportunity and
term summer session. resources for its officers to pursue professional continuing
education and advanced degrees. Army ROTC students may
A maximum of 24 credits earned through the Experiential be selected for a variety of specialized training opportunities,
Learning Program may be applied to the A.I.S. degree. such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, Nurse Summer
Training Program, Pentagon Internships, and Summer
Leadership Internships. Army officers can serve in one of
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) 16 career branches, including: combat, combat support,
ROTC is based on our Constitution to help “provide for the and combat service support options. Selected officers, after
common defense.” Today, when the security interests of this entrance on active duty, are sent to civilian universities or
nation are so inextricably involved with world issues, our service technical institutes for graduate work leading to a
nation needs talented and well trained officers in its military master’s degree or to a doctoral degree in specialized fields.
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Aerospace Studies Program Military Science Program (Army ROTC)
(Air Force ROTC) The Military Science Program is designed to develop the
The Aerospace Studies Program is designed to develop leadership and management skills required of an officer
the character and skills required of professional Air Force in the United States Army. The military science curriculum
officers. The goal is to provide you with the foundation complements your normal coursework for a baccalaureate
to become an officer in the United States Air Force, while degree and provides a basis for progression toward a
acquiring a baccalaureate degree in a field of your own commission as an officer in the United States Army. Although
choosing. the complete program encompasses four years, you can join
the program at any point in your time at Ohio University, as
The curriculum during the first two years (the general
long as you have two years remaining. This two-year period
program, one credit per quarter) is an introduction to the
can be undergraduate or graduate work.
Air Force and its heritage. It focuses on career opportunities,
doctrine, mission, and organization of the United State The first two years of Army ROTC is known as the Basic
Air Force. It also includes studies in the development of air Course (BC). During the BC, you take classes in general
power and present and future concepts within the Air Force. military subjects, including an introduction to the Army ROTC
program, basic skills, leadership and team building, and
Concurrently with these academic subjects, cadets participate
leadership and small-unit operations. These courses provide
in “Leadership Lab” (for an additional one credit hour per
a basic understanding of the Army and a background for the
quarter). Leadership lab centers around military customs
second two years of the program. During the first two years
and organization and include hands-on learning that enable
there is a requirement for wearing of uniforms for lab, but
you to gain insight into the dynamics of military leadership.
no military service obligation is incurred.
There is no service commitment during the first two years
(for non-scholarship cadets), and it is an excellent way for Entrance into the second two years of the Army ROTC (the
you to explore the lifestyle and career options the Air Force Advanced Course) is selective and competitive. You can
has to offer. You must take both the general course and qualify for the Advanced Course by completing the BC, by
Leadership Lab to be enrolled in the AFROTC program. current service in the National Guard or Reserves, or by
Optional non-credit summer professional development attending a four-week ROTC Leaders Training Course. The
programs at Air Force bases provide further exposure to the Advanced Course will expand your knowledge of military
Air Force and are funded by the Air Force. subjects, including military justice, tactics, ethics and
professionalism, management, training, and current issues
The advanced curriculum, entitled the “Professional
affecting the military. In addition to the classroom work,
Officer Course,” or POC (three credit hours per quarter),
the department conducts a leadership laboratory in which
is specifically designed to prepare cadets/students for
all students take part in planning and conducting such
active duty as commissioned officers. Entry into the POC is
adventure-type outdoor training activities as rappelling,
selective and based on the needs of the Air Force. Studies
survival swimming, marksmanship, physical training, and
include military leadership and principles of management
land navigation. Advanced course students are required
during the junior year. The senior year includes defense
to attend a four-week summer Leadership Development
policymaking, the military professional, strategy, and military
Assessment Course between their junior and senior years.
justice. It emphasizes professional responsibilities of Air
All summer camp expenses, including meals, housing, travel,
Force officers within our democratic society and how the Air
and uniforms, are paid by the Army. In addition, each cadet
Force supports national goals. Through case studies, guest
is paid approximately $700 in military pay for camp atten-
lectures, and dialogue, you experience a realistic simulation
dance.
of problems facing officers. As a member of the advanced
Professional Officer Course, you develop leadership skills by The Department of Military Science also sponsors several
supervising first year and sophomore cadets in Leadership extracurricular clubs or activity groups organized by the
Lab. You practice communication skills and perform cadets with faculty advisors, such as the Color Guard, Officer
organizational projects similar to those accomplished by Christian Fellowship, and Ranger Challenge. Cadets may be
active duty Air Force officers. This advanced unit consists selected on a voluntary basis for attendance at U.S. Army
of six quarters of on-campus study (3 credits per term), six schools such as Airborne (parachutist) School, Air Assault
quarters of Leadership Lab (1 credit per term), and a summer School, Mountain Warfare, and Northern Warfare School.
field leadership training encampment.
Nursing Program
Flight Qualification. Qualified cadets have the additional The Army offers two-year scholarships for qualified students
option of becoming a flight officer candidate. Selection for pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Nursing
pilot or other rated training will be made during your junior students receive special consideration as they pursue their
year. If you are selected, you will enter USAF pilot or rated B.S.N. along with a commission in the U.S. Army. Many of
training following graduation and commissioning. the same requirements apply to nurse candidates. In addition
to attending National Advanced Leadership Camp, nursing
Assignment. Cadets commission and begin their careers
students receive the opportunity for real-world training at
as Air Force officers upon completing their undergraduate
top-quality military and medical centers through the Nurse
degree and AFROTC program requirements. After
Summer Training Program.
commissioning, you are assigned to a position within the
Air Force structure that best combines your academic major
and desires with the needs of the Air Force. Past graduates
have been assigned to areas of air operations (both flyers
and non-flyers); administration; physical and social sciences;
engineering; and research and development in aerospace
technologies, to name a few. In addition, qualified cadets
can pursue military careers in the medical and legal career
fields after completing the AFROTC program.
