Academics

NROTC academic requirements consist of three parts: your university's baccalaureate degree program with a selected academic major, NROTC-specified courses, and Naval Science courses.

Navy Option Scholarship specified courses include: 

• Calculus (2 semesters) – completed by end of Sophomore year
• Calculus-based Physics (2 semesters) - completed by end of Junior year
• American Military History/National Security Policy (1 semester)
• Regional Studies/Cultural Awareness (1 semester)
• English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)

Navy Option College Program specified courses include:

• College Algebra or Advanced Trigonometry (2 semesters) – completed by end of Junior year
• Physical Science (2 semesters) – completed by end of Senior Year
• American Military History/ National Security Policy(1 semester)
• Regional Studies/Cultural Awareness (1 semester)
• English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)

Marine Option (Scholarship & College Program) specified courses include:

• American Military/National Security Policy (1 semester/term)
• English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)

Naval Science Courses:

The Naval Science courses are instructed by the NROTC unit staff. Students will enroll in one Naval Science course each semester, unless otherwise directed. In addition, all NROTC students enroll in Naval Science Lab, a single course attended by all NROTC students intended to cover all program objectives not included in formal Naval Science courses. Topics cover Navy and Marine Corps policies, general military training, guest speakers, and other professional development subjects. The normal Naval Science course progression is as follows: