Military Science
Program Chart (PDF)
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LTC N. A. Gauthier, Head
Professor: LTC N. A. Gauthier
Assistant Professors: MAJ F. Pagaduan, CPT D. Hudson, CPT T. Painter, MSG S. Cascalheira, SFC P.B. Riddick
Mission Statement
The Military Science and Leadership Program (Army ROTC) is a premiere leadership and management program offered by WPI. Open to all students within the Worcester Consortium, the program is designed to teach valuable leadership skills and managerial traits that will prepare students for careers in the private and public sectors. Students partake in this hands-on experience that integrates traditional coursework with innovative challenging training. They develop strong decision-making and organizational management skills, team-building and interpersonal skills, as well as learn time and stress management techniques.
Objectives and Outcomes
Students that participate in Army ROTC while pursuing their undergraduate and graduate studies are extremely marketable and highly sought after for their distinctive leadership capabilities. As technology transforms organizations, the desire for multi-faceted leaders has increased; the WPI Army ROTC prepares adaptable leaders for the future.
Program Description(s)
The Military Science and Leadership program is intended to be a four-year program that encourages personal growth and development.
Basic Course
The first two years make up the Basic Course, which serves as the foundation to the program. During the Basic Course, the curriculum focuses on aspects of leadership, team-building, and communication skills. Students participate in adventure training, such as orienteering, rappelling, and paintball that puts their classroom learning to practice.
Students may participate in the first two years of the program commitment-free. Students awarded full-tuition scholarships or participate in the Advanced Course do incur a service obligation and may serve in the Army either full-time or part-time.
Advanced Course
The Advanced Course is a more intensive leadership program that is taken during the Junior and Senior years or during two years of graduate studies. The curriculum continues to concentrate on problem-solving and building teams, but also introduces military tactics and ethics.
Students interested in earning a commission as an Army Officer are required to enroll in the Advanced Course and attend the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). LDAC is a five-week course that students are paid to attend during the summer and is the culmination of the training that the students receive while on campus. If students decide later in their academic career that they would like to pursue Army ROTC, there are alternate entry options to prepare them for the Advanced Course.
Students attending on Army ROTC Scholarships or that are enrolled in the Advanced Course receive a monthly stipend and $900 per year for books. Freshman receive $300 per month, Sophomores receive $350 per month, Juniors receive $450 per month, and Seniors receive $500 per month. Students interested in pursuing scholarships or enrolling in the Advanced course are required to meet eligibility requirements.
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