Special Programs

Special Programs & Certificates

Rowan University offers a variety of interdisciplinary studies, in addition to the various majors within academic departments and minors, concentrations, and Certificates of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) that relate specifically to these majors. These interdisciplinary studies include courses that transcend the discipline of a single academic department, minors and CUGS. Interdisciplinary studies are generally co-sponsored by at least two academic departments or are taught by faculty from a number of departments and colleges.

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

Professor of Aerospace Studies
AFROTC, Detachment 750
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1399
610.660.3190
Email: rotc@sju.edu

Overview

The Department of Aerospace Studies, offered through Air Force ROTC Detachment 750 at Saint Joseph’s University, offers college students 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 option, a student (cadet) takes General Military Course (GMC) classes during their freshman and sophomore years, attends a three-week summer training program (Field Training) between their sophomore and junior years, and then takes Professional Officer Course (POC) classes during their junior and senior years. Cadets in the three-year option will be dual-enrolled in both GMC classes during their sophomore year, attend Field Training, and take POC classes during their junior and senior years. A cadet is under no contractual obligation with the USAF or USSF until acceptance of a Field Training enrollment allocation 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 air and space power 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 and two hours of physical training each week. Leadership Laboratory utilizes the cadet organization designed for the practice of leadership and management techniques.

Objectives

The AFROTC objectives are to:

Recruit, select, and retain officer candidates until they are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force;
Provide college-level education that qualifies cadets for commissioning in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force; and
Develop each cadet’s sense of personal integrity, honor, and individual responsibility; enhance knowledge of how the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force serves the national interest; increase understanding of officer professionalism in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force; and develop potential as a leader and manager.

Further information on the AFROTC program at Saint Joseph’s University can be found at sites.sju.edu/afrotc, or students can contact detachment personnel directly at: Phone: 610-660-3190 or Email: rotc@sju.edu

Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

ROTC House, 401 Mullica Hill Road
Rowan University
856.256.5590
armyrotc@princeton.edu
burkhart@rowan.edu

Students enrolled in ROTC participate in a unique interactive program focused on leadership development with emphasis on self-discipline, integrity, confidence, and responsibility. Our intent is to help students improve themselves, whether they decide to pursue a career as an officer in our Army or as a leader in the private sector. Students join the program without any obligation to the Army. Students only sign a contract to serve in the Army when they begin their junior year or when they receive an ROTC scholarship.

Our main objective is to commission the future officer leadership of the U. S. Army and motivate young people to be better citizens. Our second objective is to teach leadership and management skills which will enhance a student’s future success in either a military or civilian career.

The Army ROTC scholarship program provides financial assistance for the education and training of highly qualified and motivated students who desire to be commissioned as officers in the Army after graduation from college. Scholarships pay full tuition and fees at Rowan University. Students also receive a book allowance and a monthly stipend. Army scholarships offer an excellent incentive to join the ROTC program. For more information, see Army R.O.T.C. under the scholarship section.

Leadership Training and ROTC Activities Include: Leadership Labs; Field Training; i.e., rappelling, obstacle course, weapons familiarization, land navigation and battle drills; Physical Fitness Training; Ranger Challenge, a team specializing in military skills and physical fitness in competition against university ROTC programs in the tristate area; Color Guard, an Army tradition supporting parades, football homecomings and commencement.

Rowan Army ROTC is located at the ROTC House at 401 Mullica Hill Road (intersection of Route 322 and Bowe Boulevard). Contact information is at the top this section or visit: http://www.goarmy.com.

Note: All Military Science Courses (MILS) are listed under the Interdisciplinary heading in the Courses Description section of this catalog.

Accelerated Dual Degree Program (ADD)

Accelerated Dual Degree programs combine a Rowan University undergraduate degree with a graduate-level degree. Students typically work on an accelerated track, and are also permitted to double-count up to 12 credit hours toward both degrees, and pay the undergraduate tuition rate for those 12 credits, saving students both time and money as they work toward their educational goals. To check if a department offers an ADD program, please review the Programs of Study listing.