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
Rowan University students are eligible to participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) through a cross-enrollment agreement with St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. All aerospace studies courses will be held on the St. Joseph’s campus. The AFROTC program enables a college student to earn a commission as an active-duty Air Force officer while concurrently satisfying requirements for his or her baccalaureate degree.
The program of aerospace studies at St. Joseph’s University offers a four-year curriculum leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the active-duty Air Force. Shorter-duration options are available for qualified candidates. In the four-year curriculum, a student takes the General Military Course (GMC) during the freshman and sophomore years, attends a four-week summer training program, and then takes the Professional Officer Course (POC) in the junior and senior years. A student is under no contractual obligation to the Air Force until entering the POC or accepting an Air Force scholarship.
The subject matter of the freshman and sophomore years is developed from a historical perspective and focuses on the scope, structure, and history of military power, with an emphasis on the development of air power. During the junior and senior years, the curriculum concentrates on the concepts and practices of leadership and management, and the role of national security forces in contemporary American society.
In addition to the academic portion of the curricula, each student participates in physical training, plus a leadership laboratory for two hours each week, during which the day-to-day skills and working environment of the Air Force are discussed and explained. The leadership lab utilizes a student organization designed for the practice of leadership and management techniques.
While selection for a scholarship is not necessary to participate, Air Force ROTC offers two, three, and four-year scholarships on a competitive basis to qualified applicants. There are several levels of scholarships, which apply toward tuition, lab fees, and books. All scholarships are accompanied by a tax-free monthly stipend. All members of the POC, regardless of scholarship status, receive the tax-free monthly stipend. Students may apply for a scholarship before December 1 of the senior year of high school, or as a cadet in the program.
For further information on the cross-enrollment program, scholarships, and career opportunities, contact: Air Force ROTC at 610.660.3190 or https://sites.sju.edu/afrotc/.
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
ROTC House, 401 Mullica Hill Road
Rowan University
856.256.5590
armyrotc@princeton.edu
msi@princeton.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.
