OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20
[Archived Catalog]
Aerospace Studies Minor |
Minor code OR5826
University College
AFROTC Detachment 650
Bromley Hall 159
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1343
Fax: 740.593.9542
afrotc650@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/uc/rotc/air-force/index.cfm
Lt. Col., Layla Sweet, contact person
sweetl1@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The mission of the AFROTC program is to produce high quality officers to lead tomorrows US Air Force and to produce better citizens through educating students about the US military. Students who are AFROTC members (cadets) must complete an extensive concentration of Aerospace Studies (over 24 credit hours) to earn a commission as an officer in the US Armed Forces. The minor will formally recognize the rigor put forth by cadets completing the ROTC program.
The Aerospace minor promotes leadership and sound management practices that can be used by any student in any career path. Non-ROTC students pursuing this minor will be provided an understanding of how the US military functions. The Aerospace Studies (AST) department provides the opportunity for students to succeed at these objectives through participation in existing, detailed courses of instruction throughout a typical four year college experience. AST courses focus on the development and application of professional military knowledge, skills, and leadership.
*Note: This program was approved
by the Ohio University Board of Trustees on 6/23/2017.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students who are AFROTC members (cadets) must complete an extensive concentration of Aerospace Studies courses to earn a commission as an officer in the US Armed Forces. The Aerospace Studies minor will formally recognize the rigor put forth by cadets completing the ROTC program.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The minor in Aerospace Studies requires 16 hours. Students need to complete individual courses with a minimum grade of C– and maintain an overall minimum 2.5 GPA in the minor.
Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- AST 1010 - Introduction to the U.S. Air Force Credit Hours: 1
- AST 1020 - Air Force Missions Credit Hours: 1
- AST 2010 - History of Air Power Credit Hours: 1
- AST 2020 - Air Power Today Credit Hours: 1
- AST 3010 - Management Concepts and Practices I Credit Hours: 3
- AST 3020 - Military Professionalism and Leadership Theory Credit Hours: 3
- AST 4010 - The Military and the American Society Credit Hours: 3
- AST 4020 - Strategy and the Use of Force: American Defense Policymaking Credit Hours: 3