Air Force - Aerospace Studies
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become Air Force officers while completing their degrees. The Air Force ROTC Program develops leadership and management skills students need to become leaders in the 21st Century. In return for challenging and rewarding work, we offer the opportunity for advancement, education and training, and the sense of pride that comes from serving our country. Upon completion of the Air Force ROTC program, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Following commissioning, there are excellent opportunities for postgraduate study in a wide variety of academic fields.
AS 100 (1 hr.)
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force
A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.
AS 200 (1 hr.)
Team and Leadership Fundamentals
This course focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
AS 300 (3)
Leading People and Effective Communication
This course teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
AS 400 (3)
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
This course is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare cadets for Active Duty.
Leadership Laboratory (4 levels for each grade - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the detachment, commander and operations flight commander. The focus LLAB objectives/activities are to promote the Air Force way of life and help effectively recruit and retain qualified cadets. This time is spent acquainting the cadets with basic Air Force knowledge and skills to help them determine whether they wish to continue with the AFROTC program.
As a complement to AS 200 cadets will attend Field Training Preparation (FTP) directly before Leadership Laboratory. The FTP objectives provide training to ensure every cadet is mentally and physically prepared for the rigorous field training environment.