BS - Interdisc Sci-Military Sci

What is a Science Degree for the Military?

Because of the increasing importance of science and technology in our daily lives, Florida tech has recognized the need for an interdisciplinary program in the sciences that allows a student to enroll in a wide variety of science and engineering courses, supplemented by certain core courses and several carefully chosen electives. The most important characteristics of this degree are that it is flexible and tailored to the individual student's needs, and that it emphasizes broad training in science. The graduate with a science degree for the military will have a well-rounded appreciation of science and its place in society, and will have acquired specific tools for his or her career. The military science option prepares Florida Tech ROTC cadets to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army.

Advantages

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Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science–Military Science

The military science program prepares Florida Tech ROTC cadets to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Technical, scientific and military studies are incorporated into the curriculum with emphasis on applied leadership and problem solving skills. Current freshmen and sophomores with no prior military service who seek an ROTC scholarship may attend the Leader’s Training Course between their second and third years. Students incur no service commitment on completion of this course. This 32-day camp provides students with basic military and problem solving skills, combined with physical training.

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science – Military Science is earned by satisfying the degree requirements listed for the bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary science and completing the advanced military science program as described by the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. All military science (MSC) courses taken are applicable to this degree. Descriptions of the ROTC program and the sequencing and descriptions of the military science courses may also be found with the advanced military science program listing.

Degree Requirements

Communication (9 credit hours)

Computer Science (3 credit hours)

Humanities (12 credit hours)

Mathematics (8 credit hours)

Interdisciplinary Science (43 credit hours)
At least 21 credit hours must be 3000/4000-level science courses.

Liberal Arts Electives (12 credit hours)
At least 6 credit hours must be 3000/4000-level courses, and at least 3 credit hours must be in the social sciences.

Physical or Life Science Electives (8 credit hours)

Technical Electives (22 credit hours)
At least 3 credit hours must be 3000/4000-level courses.

Free Electives (6 credit hours)

Capstone Seminar (1 credit hour)
Usually completed during the senior year.

Curriculum

The interdisciplinary science curriculum is extremely flexible since many students enter this major after several semesters at Florida Tech. Although program plans are typically designed on a student-by-student basis to meet individual needs and interests while fulfilling all degree requirements listed above, the following provides a general model that may be followed by students.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 125