AcademicsDepartments and Courses
The Coast Guard Academy is structured in the classic academic manner. The Dean of Academics heads the Academic Division comprising these departments of instruction:
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Management
- Mathematics
- Science
Departments are staffed through competitive appointments. Faculty include permanent civilian, permanent military, and rotating military personnel.
The Academic Division provides challenging classroom and laboratory experiences that promote intellectual growth and critical thought. This is achieved through a strong background in science and technology, a sound foundation in the liberal arts, and an in-depth concentration in a major field of interest to the Cadet and of use to the Coast Guard.
The breadth and rigor of the Academy's curriculum positions our graduates for acceptance into the nation's most prestigious graduate and professional schools. The large majority of Academy graduates continue their education, typically at Coast Guard expense.