The College of Arts and Sciences administers the offering of courses in the Department of Aerospace Studies, the Military Science Program and University Courses.
Departmental Office
AFROTC Building, Room 101
AF ROTC-Det 835
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305400
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2074
Web site: afrotc.unt.edu
Professor Edgell, Elkins. Associate Professors Drotos, Fowler.
The Air Force ROTC Program develops skills and provides education vital to the career Air Force officer as an integral part of the UNT curriculum. Active-duty and reserve Air Force personnel provide all classroom instruction and program administration.
The program is open to male and female students. Freshmen may enroll in the four-year program, and sophomores through graduate students with at least two undergraduate or graduate academic years remaining at UNT may apply for a two- or three-year program. Deviations from these programs must be approved by the chair of the department. Students who complete any program with at least a bachelor’s degree are awarded commissions as U.S. Air Force officers.
1. Full-time student.
2. In good physical condition.
3. Of good moral character.
4. Able to complete the Professional Officer Course (POC) before reaching the age of 29 years if programmed for flying training, or 30 years if programmed for non-flying training.
5. Able to meet eligibility requirements 2–4 of the two-year program below after the first two years of Air Force ROTC training (General Military Course).
Enrollment procedures for the first two years of Air Force ROTC, known as the General Military Course (GMC), are the same as for any other course at UNT. In the last semester of the GMC, students who wish to compete for the last two years of the program, known as the POC, must attain satisfactory results on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, physical fitness test and an Air Force medical examination.
Once these requirements have been met, students must attend four weeks of paid summer training at an Air Force base. In the POC, each student receives a tax-free stipend, for the duration of the school year. Juniors receive $450 per month and seniors receive $500 per month. Each student accepted into the POC must become a member of the Air Force Reserve (Obligated Reserve Section).
1. Meet eligibility requirements 1–4 of the four-year program.
2. U.S. citizen.
3. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 2.5 if on an Air Force awarded scholarship.
4. Have at least two undergraduate or graduate academic years remaining at UNT.
5. Attain a satisfactory score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, pass a physical fitness test and pass an Air Force medical examination.
6. Complete a paid four-week summer training course at an Air Force base.
Once students in the two-year program compete successfully for a slot and enter into the POC, they will receive the same stipend as the cadets in the four- and three-year program. Each student accepted into the two-year program must become a member of the Air Force Reserve (Obligated Reserve Section).
Completion of 12 semester hours of upper division ROTC courses can be substituted for PSCI 1050 with prior written approval from the student’s major department.
A required corresponding level leadership laboratory is taken an average of two hours per week throughout the student’s enrollment in AF ROTC. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop each student’s leadership potential.
Leadership Laboratory involves study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities in the Air Force, and the life and work of an Air Force junior officer. Students develop their leadership potential in a practical, supervised laboratory, which typically includes field trips to Air Force installations throughout the United States.
This required program includes two mandatory one-hour PT sessions each week.
PT involves enhancing the fitness level of cadets and prepares them to meet AF ROTC and Air Force standards. The program is designed to motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle and to improve both safety and efficiency of physical training within AF ROTC. Cadets must meet physical fitness requirements in order to be commissioned.
Students with at least six months of active military service may be granted waivers on a portion of the general military course. For information, consult the aerospace studies office.
A minor in aerospace studies requires 18 hours, including two semesters of GMC or applicable cooperative education class approved by department chair, AERO 3310, 3320, 4310 and 4320.
Uniforms and textbooks for AF ROTC courses are issued at no cost to cadets.
Scholarships, available to qualified students in the four-year, three-year and two-year programs, provide full tuition, in some cases fees, a textbook allowance and a tax-free subsistence allowance between $300 and $500 per month. Competition is based on SAT or ACT results, high school or college academic record, and extracurricular and athletic activities. For information, contact the Aerospace Studies office.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Program Office
Wooten Hall, Suite 325
Army ROTC
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #310977
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-369-8011
Web site: www.armyrotc.unt.edu
Professor Troy. Assistant Professor Link.
The Army ROTC Program develops leadership skills and provides military education vital to a career as an Army officer as an integral part of the UNT curriculum. Active-duty Army personnel provide all classroom instruction and program administration.
The program is open to male and female students. Freshmen may enroll in the four-year program, and sophomores through graduate students with at least two undergraduate or graduate academic years remaining at UNT may apply for a two- or three-year program. Deviations from these programs must be approved by the director of the Military Science program. Students who complete any program with at least a bachelor’s degree are awarded commissions as U.S. Army officers.
At the time this catalog went to press, plans were under way for creating a Department of Military Science. Visit www.armyrotc.unt.edu for more information regarding the program.
1. Full-time student.
2. Good physical condition.
3. Good moral character.
4. Able to complete the Basic/Advanced Course prior to the age of 31 years (year of commissioning). Non-scholarship students can be granted waivers up to 39 years of age.
5. Able to meet eligibility requirements 2–5 of the two-year program below after the first two years of Army ROTC training (Basic Course).
Enrollment procedures for the first two years of Army ROTC, known as the Basic Course, are the same as for any other course at UNT. In the last semester of the Basic Course, students who wish to enroll for the last two years of the program, known as the Advanced Course, must contract with the U.S. Army.
Requirements for contracting (non-scholarship) are a 2.0 GPA, approved medical screening, and a passing score on the Army Physical Fitness Test. As a Contracted cadet, each student receives a tax-free stipend for the duration of the school year. Juniors receive $450 per month and seniors receive $500 per month.
1. Meet eligibility requirements 1–4 of the four-year program.
2. U.S. citizen.
3. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 2.5 to be awarded an Army scholarship.
4. Have at least two undergraduate or graduate academic years remaining at UNT.
5. Pass a physical fitness test and pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) medical examination.
6. Complete a paid four-week summer training course at Fort Knox, Ky.
Once students in the two-year program compete successfully for a slot and enter into the Advance Course, they will receive the same stipend as the cadets in the three- and four-year program. Each student accepted into the two-year program must contract with the U.S. Army.
Completion of 12 semester hours of upper division ROTC courses can be substituted for PSCI 1050 with prior written approval from the student’s major department.
A required corresponding level leadership laboratory is taken an average of two hours per week throughout the student’s enrollment in AROTC. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop each student’s leadership potential.
Leadership laboratory involves a study of Army customs and courtesies, tactics and techniques, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities in the Army, and the life and work of an Army junior officer. Students develop their leadership potential in a practical, supervised laboratory, which typically includes scenario-driven activities.
This required program includes two mandatory one-hour PT sessions each week. PT involves enhancing the fitness level of cadets and prepares them to meet AROTC and Army standards. The program is designed to motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle and to improve both safety and efficiency of physical training within AROTC. Cadets must meet physical fitness requirements in order to be commissioned.
Students with at least six months of active military service may be granted waivers on a portion of the Basic Course. For information, consult the Military Science office.
To be eligible for a minor in military science, the student must meet the following requirements.
1. Be enrolled in the University of North Texas ROTC program (see above).
2. Have military science accepted as a minor by the student’s major degree department.
3. Successfully complete, with a grade of B or better, four of the following classes: MILS 3341, 3342, 4341, 4342 or 4391.
4. Successfully complete 6 additional military science hours with a grade of B or better (MILS 1180 can be repeated for credit to meet this requirement).
5. Successfully complete the Army’s Leader Development and Assessment course offered annually in the summer.
6. Meet all U.S. Army prerequisites to earn a commission as an Army officer upon graduation.
Uniforms and textbooks for Army ROTC courses are issued at no cost to cadets.
Scholarships, available to qualified students in the four-year, three-year and two-year programs, provide full tuition, fees, a textbook allowance ($1,200) and a tax-free subsistence allowance between $300 and $500 per month. Competition is based on SAT or ACT results, high school or college academic record, and extracurricular and athletic activities. For information, contact the Military Science office.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Date of initial release: July 1, 2009 — Copyright © 2008 University of North Texas
Page updated:
March 22, 2010
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