Valley Forge Military College Course Catalog 2013-2014

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Valley Forge Military College
The Military College of Pennsylvania™
Course Catalog
2013-2014
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PROFILE
HISTORY
CORNERSTONES
CORPS OF CADETS
STUDENT SERVICES
Transfer Office
College Transfer Agreements
Student Academic Services
Student Services
Student Life
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Consortium Agreements
Army ECP/ROTC
Service Academy Preparatory Program
Sophomore Study Abroad Program
ROTC EARLY COMISSIONING PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS
Admissions Process
How to Apply
TUITION AND BASIC CHARGES
FINANCIAL AID
ACADEMIC POLICIES
COMMENCEMENT AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Core Curriculum
Programs Offered
Business
Criminal Justice
History and Political Science
Humanities
Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Prepster Curriculum
International Prepster Curriculum
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Valley Forge Military College —
The Military College of Pennsylvania™
Profile
Status:
Private
Character:
Two-Year transfer college, co-ed, military-educational model, boarding.
Founded:
1935
Location:
100 acre campus in Wayne, Pennsylvania, suburban Philadelphia residential area
Enrollment:
311 Full-time students
Faculty:
18 Full-Time; 4 Adjunct
Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 16.8:1
Transfer Rate: Over 92%
Calendar:
Fall, Spring and Winter, Summer Online
Accreditation and Membership: Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, Pennsylvania Association of Two-Year Colleges; Association for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania,
Senior Division; United States Army Reserve Officer Training Corps; Online Consortium of Independent
Colleges and Universities.
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Administration:
President, VFMA&C
President VFMC:
Commandant:
Dean of Academic Services:
Dean of Student Services:
Professor of Military Science:
Stacey R. Sauchuk, Ph.D.
Kathleen Anderson, Ed.D.
Colonel Richard G. Piscal, USA
Colonel Nan Hood, VFMC
Major Robert Wood, VFMC
Lieutenant Colonel Gene P. Whitesides, U. S. Army Reserves
This catalog is for informational purposes only and the College reserves the right to make changes at any
time, including, but not limited to, the right to modify the requirements for admission and graduation; to
change the dates listed; to change the program of study, to amend any regulation affecting the student body;
to increase tuition and fees and to dismiss from the College any student at any time, if it is deemed in the
best interest of the College or the student to do so. Nothing in this catalog should be viewed as setting forth
the terms of a contract between the student or prospective student and the College and holds no legally
binding statements or promises.
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VALLEY FORGE MILITARY COLLEGE
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIATM
HISTORY
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College opened its doors to the first Corps of Cadets in 1928.
Founder Lieutenant General Milton G. Baker created the military academy to fill what he perceived
as a “crying need” for the education of young Americans. “Send us your boy and we will return to
you a man,” was the Academy’s promise. The Academy was so successful in its mission that in 1935
the institution expanded its curriculum to become Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College, the new branch offering the first and second years of college to young men.
In 1992, the Junior College was renamed Valley Forge Military College to more accurately reflect
that the education offered was a full collegiate experience.
In August 2006, VFMC admitted women on a full time basis, making it a co-educational institution.
The breadth of the College academic program has evolved since those early days, and the academic
requirements for successful transfer have increased significantly. VFMC continues to pursue its ultimate goal: the creation of educated, responsible, and self-disciplined young men and women who
will become credits to society. To this end, the primary focus of the college is to prepare its graduates to transfer successfully as rising juniors to quality four-year colleges and universities.
COLLEGE MISSION
The Mission of Valley Forge Military College is to educate students within an academic and military environment to transfer to academically competitive four-year colleges, universities or service
academies. The College builds leaders of character for the future, for the community, for the country,
for the world
FIVE CORNERSTONES
In order to support the mission of Valley Forge Military College, the College uses the Five Cornerstones, first articulated by our founder, Lieutenant General Milton G. Baker, as the prism through
which we honor our history, embrace the challenges of today, and envision our future, enabling
VFMC to best serve the interests of our students and society’s future leaders.
Academic Excellence
Character Development
Personal Motivation
Physical Development
Leadership
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FIVE CORNERSTONES
Academic Excellence: The primary goal of the College is to provide a quality education that will
allow each of its graduates to transfer successfully as rising juniors to competitive colleges and universities. VFMC faculty are dedicated to teaching students within small class settings, and the academic programs are augmented by mandatory study hours, readily available instructors, as well as
peer and professional tutors. VFMC students aspire to careers in the military, but for all, the lessons
of self-discipline, responsibility, and service to others, forged in the crucible of their years at VFMC,
will stay with them forever.
Character Development: A major goal of VFMC is individual character development. Valley
Forge emphasizes character development through adherence to traditional values and moral principles, promoted by the Honor Council and Honor System. All members of the Corps of Cadets are
governed by the Honor Code: “A cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do.” This
simple code demands that students aspire to a standard of behavior seldom experienced elsewhere.
Personal Motivation: At VFMC, faculty and staff provide an individual learning environment in
which students are rewarded and recognized for personal academic achievement. VFMC faculty and
staff ensure that individualized academic accountability is maintained. VFMC faculty and staff help
students to design a personalized plan to foster academic improvement in keeping with individual
goals.
Physical Development: VFMC faculty and staff support a physical environment in which the importance of maintaining physical fitness is tied to successful classroom alertness. The Students are
encouraged to participate in athletic competition through both intramural and organized sports teams,
embracing a healthy lifestyle, and physical self-confidence.
Leadership: The faculty and staff at VFMC provide a leadership environment linked to academic
learning. Through required courses of instruction, through precept and example, and through numerous opportunities both formal and informal, students have the ability to mold their leadership skills.
Opportunities to learn and practice leadership are provided by staff appointments in the Cadet Chain
of Command. The Corps of Cadets is fundamentally a cadet-led system patterned on the military
structure. Cadets are responsible for the administration of the Corps and the implementation of the
rules and regulations that govern the students’ daily lives. In these appointments, the students gain
confidence and are given an increasing amount of responsibility, fostering poise and confidence as
leaders.
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THE CORPS
When students enter VFMC, they must accept the values and standards of the “The Forge” as their own. For the Corps
of Cadets, these values and standards are reflected in three basic declarations: the Mission Statement, the Cadet Resolution, and the Honor Code. These declarations provide the ethical guidance and philosophical structure that give form to
a student’s life at Valley Forge. It is within this framework that the day-to-day academic, physical, military and moral
education of the Corps of Cadets take place.
Plebe System
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The word “plebe” designates a first year student or
“new person” at a military
college, one who is outside
the total embrace of the
institution and whose manners are yet unrefined by
the spirit and traditions of
the school. During College Cadets’ first semester
at Valley Forge, they are
known as New Cadets.
This is a time of learning
and preparation for the day
when New Cadets are
“recognized” and can assume leadership positions
in the Corps.
The New Cadet period is
divided into two phases:
the Plebe system phase
and the Post-Recognition
phase. The Plebe system phase encompasses the New Cadet reception, processing, training, and the first six weeks of
the academic year. The plebe system is a time honored “rite of passage” that binds all of those who attend Valley Forge
Military College into a brotherhood. Recognition of New Cadets officially marks the end of the Plebe System. The
recognition of New Cadets occurs six weeks after the cadets report and is marked by the awarding of the Cap Shield.
After Cadets receive their Cap Shields, they are considered members of the Corps of Cadets and are able to take advantage of all the privileges of a New Cadet. Before students can become leaders, they must first learn to be a loyal and
effective follower. Students must learn to discipline themselves as cadets. It is through this discipline that cadets are
able to establish the self-control that they need to regulate their daily lives.
During their first year at VFMC, students learn the importance of developing and maintaining a positive attitude; to consider the welfare of others including, their unit and the welfare of the Corps before their own personal satisfaction. Developing a sense of duty and service will enable the cadets to take these first steps toward accepting the values that define Valley Forge Military College.
Goals and Objectives of Plebe System and Training
As the first Freshman experience the foundation for Collegiate success is initiated during this period.
To prepare incoming cadets for success in all programs: academic, physical, character development, leadership and
personal motivation.
To teach cadets to be loyal and effective followers as part of the leadership development experience
To introduce cadets to the daily operations and rules and regulations of Valley Forge.
To instruct and train each new cadet in the Academic and Tactical standards and conduct expected of a member of
the Valley Forge Corps of Cadets.
To introduce cadets to the customs and traditions of Valley Forge.
To instill confidence, teamwork, loyalty, respect, responsibility, selflessness, a sense of duty and service, and selfdiscipline in a standards-based, values-focused system.
To begin to set the foundation for development of the cadet as a future citizen-leader of character.
To inspire all cadets for excellence in all they do
To provide a powerful and inspirational leadership experience through the Cadet Chain of Command.
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THE CORPS
Corps of Cadets
Steeped in tradition, student life at VFMC centers on the challenging rigors of life in the Corps of Cadets. The common
experience of living closely together in a highly disciplined and challenging environment creates a unit esprit and camaraderie that remains with the student long after graduation from VFMC.
The Corps of Cadets is fundamentally a cadet-led system administered through the military structure. Under the supervision of the Commandant of Cadets and the Company TAC Officers, the cadets are responsible for the administration of
the Corps and the implementation of the rules and regulations that govern the cadets’ daily lives. This delegation of authority directly descends from the Commandant and TAC Officers through the Chain of Command. Opportunities to
learn and practice leadership are provided through leadership and staff appointments in the Chain of Command. Membership in the famed “Continental Line” is characterized by a commitment to excellence and a daily life that is precise,
structured, and demanding. With these appointments into the Chain of Command, cadets gain confidence and are given
an increasing amount of responsibility, fostering poise as leaders.
When students enter VFMC, they must accept the values and standards of “The Forge” as their own if they are to succeed. For the Corps of Cadets these values and standards are reflected in three basic declarations: the Mission Statement,
the Cadet Resolution and the Honor Code. The majority of College students live in college companies, with the exception
of those students who are members of the VFMA&C Band . The companies live together, eat meals together in the Regimental Mess, and wear the unique uniform that identifies them as Valley Forge Military College students.
The Cadet organization is the ideal vehicle by which each student can develop leadership and management skills. Cadet
training teaches students to think clearly, to keep their minds alert and active, and to form habits of neatness and correctness. It prepares them for greater responsibilities by teaching respect and obedience to authority and by developing habits of self discipline.
Character Development and Honor
A major goal of VFMC is for Cadets to grow into ethically minded citizen leaders of character. Valley Forge emphasizes
character development through adherence to traditional values and moral principles promoted by the Honor Code and
Honor System. Cadets receive instruction in core virtues during presentations throughout the academic year presented by
faculty, staff and outside speakers. In addition, they participate in a series of peer-led discussions on ethical decision
making and moral discernment. Civic responsibility and service learning are emphasized through community service
projects. The overall character program is designed to equip Cadets to do the right thing, without being told, even when
no one is looking.
All members of the Corps of Cadets are governed by the Honor Code: “A Cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate
those who do”. This simple code, demands that cadets aspire to a standard of behavior seldom experienced elsewhere.
Instruction in the meaning and expectations of the Code begins during Plebe training and continues throughout the year.
The Honor Code and Honor System are administered by the Honor Council, appointed by the President of the VFMA
Foundation, which is comprised of Students in key leadership positions.
Governance
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Chain of Command
The Regimental Commander, also known as the First Captain, commands the Corps. He or she is assisted by a Cadet
Regimental Staff, two Cadet Battalion Commanders and Staffs, the Cadet Company Commanders, and the Cadet Chain of
Command.
A number of institutional committees with Cadet membership exist to ensure Cadet participation and input into the governance of the Corps. Included among these bodies are the Cadet Life Committee, an institutional level committee appointed by the President, and the Commandant’s and Cadet Advisory Committee. Chain of Command members also
serve on the cadet disciplinary board, the Regimental Board.
Student Government
Members of the College elect class officers in the fall of their first year. These officers serve as the elected class representatives until graduation. Class officers do not become involved in the administration of the cadet military system, but
represent the College in class activities. The Class Presidents and First Captain are invited to meet with the Dean on a
regular basis as part of the Dean’s Advisory Council.
Cadet Honor Council
The Honor Council meets to hear all cases involving alleged violations of the Cadet Honor Code. Academic misconduct,
plagiarism, and cheating are serious violations and a breach of the integrity of both the Corps of Cadets and the academic
community. Academic honor violations are referred to the Academic Standards Committee and the Cadet Honor Committee for disposition as a violation of the Cadet Honor Code. The Chairman of the Cadet Honor Council is the Regimental Commander.
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STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
Transfer Office
Valley Forge Military College is dedicated to maintaining its strong academic reputation and insuring that its graduates continue their education at quality colleges and universities. Each year, graduates of VFMC’s Associate degree programs transfer successfully to a college of their choice. The process of preparing to transfer to a competitive college or university at the
completion of the sophomore year at VFMC begins with the student’s first semester commitment to academic achievement.
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The transfer advisor is a vital link in the transfer preparation program. Students are advised to pursue programs and select
courses that will support their academic and transfer goals. The Dean of Academic Services and the College Transfer Office are responsible for assisting students in identifying and selecting colleges and universities that are compatible with their
academic objectives and capabilities.
The student-advisor relationship is meant to be informative, supportive, concerned, and one in which effective decision
making and academic planning can occur. Information is provided to each student throughout the academic year via individual and group counseling sessions. This information is supplemented with added individual advising sessions, campus visits
with admissions representatives, and orientations to assist students the transfer admissions application and for the admissions interviews.
College Transfer Agreements
Cabrini College Dual Admissions
In August 2010, VFMC and Cabrini College signed an agreement which offers guaranteed admission to Associate degree
recipients from VFMC into a Bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Cabrini College. The Dual Admission and Core to Core Transfer Agreements are designed to facilitate VFMC students’ ease of transfer into Cabrini College. At Cabrini, students will benefit from an outstanding faculty committed to their success and a wide variety of educational opportunities in over thirty academic programs. In addition, Cabrini College will award scholarships to students with
a 2.5 or higher VFMC cumulative GPA who attend Cabrini full-time, and will provide on-going advising while students are
attending VFMC. Cabrini College is conveniently located adjacent to the VFMC campus in Wayne, PA.
SUNY Maritime College Dual Admissions Option
Starting in Fall 2008 through Spring 2011, all students who begin their studies at Valley Forge Military College will be eligible to be considered for the Dual Admissions program. Students may apply for SUNY Maritime College admission either
when they submit their application for Valley Forge or at any time before the completion of their second semester, or 30
credit hours at VFMC, provided the courses follow the requirements for the aforementioned transfer programs. Candidates
who are selected for the dual admissions program will receive concurrent letters of acceptance from the Admissions Offices
at both SUNY Maritime College and Valley Forge Military College.
Temple University Dual Admissions Option
Students who sign an Intent Form before completing 30 credits, may apply for the Dual Admissions Program. Upon graduation with an associate degree and 2.3 GPA, Valley Forge graduates may enroll at Temple University.
Chestnut Hill College
In July 2007, VFMC signed an agreement with Chestnut Hill College to facilitate the transfer of College associate degree
recipients to the School of Continuing Studies and the School of Undergraduate Studies. Valley Forge graduates who earn
an Associate in Science (AS) or an Associate in Arts (AA) degree will be granted junior status, after completing the Chestnut Hill transfer process. Under the dual admissions and core-to-core agreements, all core and basic requirements, except 6
credits in religious studies, will be satisfied in the Chestnut Hill programs. Chestnut Hill College is located in Chestnut
Hill, Pennsylvania. Academic Scholarships are based on transfer GPA.
Drexel University
In 2010, VFMC formalized a cooperative relationship with Drexel University’s
BSN Co-Op Program. Since all applicants must meet highly competitive admissions requirements, no formal articulation is
required. However, all prospective students who are considering pursuing their nursing degree at Drexel will be assigned to
a BSN Co-Op Academic Advisor who will assist in all aspects of planning, the application process, and matriculation.
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Drexel E-Learning partnership
In August 2007, VFMC signed “Letters of Understanding” with Drexel e-Learning, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Drexel University, in order to initiate a new online partnership exclusively targeted for VFMC associate degree recipients
who elect to complete a bachelor’s degree online. VFMC associate degree holders may select from seven Bachelor of Science programs: Communications and Applied Technology, Communications, Computing Technology, Education, Psychology, RN/BSN and General Studies with a minor is Business. In addition to the new e-Learning partnership, Drexel University has granted access to current freshmen and sophomores at VFMC to take individual summer courses online, with the
approval of the Office of the Dean.
Mary Baldwin College and Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership
In Fall 2008, VFMC and Mary Baldwin College (MBC) signed an agreement which offers guaranteed admission to graduates of VFMC to MBC and to the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. Based on the VFMC student’s academic
goals, MBC will develop an individualized graduation plan for every VFMC student considering transfer to MBC, following completion of one semester of good standing at VFMC. Upon request, MBC will also provide transfer counseling to the
student as she progresses through VFMC. In addition, this agreement includes scholarship opportunities based on cumulative grade point average at the time of graduation from VFMC and a waiver of the MBC application fee. Mary Baldwin
College and the Virginia Institute for Leadership are located in Staunton, Virginia.
Misericordia University
Valley Forge Military College, The Military College of Pennsylvania™, and Misericordia University signed a formal articulation agreement in August 2009 that will enable prospective nursing students to matriculate to Misericordia University
and complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Eligible ROTC students at Valley Forge Military College may also receive scholarship benefits for up to four years, which
pays for tuition and mandatory fees or room and board. Additional benefits include book, meal, and uniform allowances.
The scholarship benefits are eligible to be transferred to Misericordia University.
Students who earn an Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences, meet grade point average requirements and other prerequisite course requirements will be eligible to transfer to Misericordia University for completion of the Senior Army
ROTC Program and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Misericordia University.
SUNY Maritime College
The State University of New York Maritime College offers three transfer options to VFMC Associate degree recipients who
achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA:
First option: Associate in Science degree recipients, with a concentration in Life Sciences, will be granted junior status in
the Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Science Major with a Marine Biology minor.
Second option: Associate in Science degree recipients, with a concentration in Physical Sciences, will be admitted to the
Bachelor of Science in Marine Environmental Science major with a Meteorology and Oceanography minor.
Third option: Associate in Arts in Business degree recipients can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in International
Transportation and Trade.
Students who transfer to SUNY Maritime may pursue commissioning opportunities with the United States Armed Forces;
SUNY Maritime hosts a Navy and Marine ROTC program. SUNY Maritime College is located in Throgg’s Neck, NY.
Temple University
In 2011, Temple University signed a Gen Ed-to-Gen Ed Agreement to accept the General Education (VF CORE) embedded
in the College associate degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Business Administration as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate University General Education Curriculum (Gen Ed).
Eligible VFMC graduates will be identified upon admission to Temple, and satisfaction of Temple’s Gen Ed requirements
pursuant to the agreement will be noted on all pertinent student records. The agreement does not alter requirements of the
student’s major field of study or requirements of the student’s Temple school or college.
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Nursing &
Jefferson School of Health Professions
In 2010, Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Nursing and Jefferson School of Health Professions signed a
Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate the transfer of College students into the following programs: Radiologic Sciences,
Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. All prerequisite course
work must be completed with a grade of C or better, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and 3.0 cumulative in science courses on a 4.0 scale. A program coordinator recommends the candidate in a narrative describing academic performance, character, and ability to perform in a health care setting
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Widener University School of Hospitality Management
VFMC Associate in Arts in Business Administration graduates will be granted junior status in the Widener University
School of Hospitality Management and will be given the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality
Management. HM majors select from 9 concentrations: Hospitality Management, Hotel and Resort Management, Restaurant Management, Casino Hotel and Gaming Operations, Private Club Management, Contract Services, Tourism and Leisure, and Accounting and Pre-MBA. Widener University is located in Chester, Pennsylvania. Academic Scholarships are
based on transfer GPA.
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Learning Assessment and Support Center
The Learning Assessment and Support Center supports the mission of the College and Institution by providing coordination and implementation of initiatives to promote the academic success, retention, and persistence to graduation
of all students. Established in 2009, the LASC grew out of the former College Writing Center, which had traditionally been staffed by members of the College English department. A complete renovation of the existing facility, housed
on the ground floor of Baker Library, occurred during summer 2009. Since its creation, the LASC has become an
important location for all student academic support services.
The LASC facility is outfitted with computers, SmartBoard technology, and a printer/copier/scanner for student use.
In addition to peer and professional tutoring, students can take advantage of assistive technology like Dragon Naturally Speaking to word process assignments and search academic databases and the web. Supplemental computerbased instruction is also available to students struggling with reading, writing, and mathematics. Additionally, the
LASC works with students with diagnosed learning disabilities to provide academic services and accommodations to
those students to ensure equal access to the institution.
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The LASC assists a diverse population of students achieve academic success and to provide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and intellectual growth for all members of the VFMC community. The LASC facilitates a variety
of student success initiatives including tutorial services, disability services, testing services, educational seminars,
and the provision of educational resources at no additional cost to students enrolled in the college. The center also
offers resources, professional development opportunities, and support for faculty and staff to enhance student learning.
College Library
The May H. Baker Memorial Library of the Valley Forge Military College contributes to the philosophy and objectives of the institution by serving as the information center for the school and as a vital instructional center. Located
in the center of campus, Baker Library is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant General Baker’s Wife.
Librarians interact with students and faculty in meeting information needs and achieving instructional goals. The
library staff and college faculty collaborate in the instructional design of library resource-based learning activities for
students. The library contains:
Over 80,000 print volumes
Online subscription research databases
Periodical and newspaper subscriptions
Access through interlibrary loan to 5,000,000 + volumes in over 3000 Access Pennsylvania libraries and regional consortiums
Notable collection strengths include American and World History, Military History, Geopolitics, Fine Arts and Literature.
Academic Advising
Upon enrollment to VFMC students are assigned an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor assists the student in
developing a course of study to achieve their desired degree. At VFMC the Academic Advisors are the full-time
College faculty members. Students are encouraged to meet with their Advisors on a regular basis, throughout the
semester, to discuss academic performance, grades, tutoring and academic support services available to them.
STUDENT SERVICES
Counseling Services
The Counseling Center is available to all students in the College. Students may refer themselves for counseling by contacting the Counseling Center via phone, email Director Ruth Conboy [email protected], or Counselor Joe Kelly
[email protected] or dropping by our offices in the library. Referrals may also be made by the Commandant, Faculty,
Health Center or TAC Officers. Parents and guardians who are concerned about their students’ behavior are welcome to
contact the Counseling Center 610-989-1225 or 610-989-1226. In addition to short term individual counseling, the following services are offered by the Counseling Center: group counseling, referrals to local off-campus specialists, consultation to concernec family members and students, trainings on MH related topics, educational programming (e.g. Eating
Disorders Awareness Week, National Suicide Prevention Day, National Depression Screening Day, etc.), biofeedback
equipment, animal assisted therapy and leadership opportunities (Peer Educator, committee involvement and work study
positions).
Health Services
Students with health or wellness needs receive treatment through the Department of Health Services Health Center. Students may be seen by nursing staff or a school physician either by an appointment, clinic hours, or through daily sick call.
The Health Center provides a modern inpatient facility for those students who may require it. In case of serious illness or
injury, students are referred to nearby Bryn Mawr Hospital. Along with routine clinical services, the Health Center will
also arrange appointments and transportation to local physicians. Insurance coordination, to include referrals, is the responsibility of the individual student and or parent.
All Students must submit the results of an annual physical examination on VFMA&C forms, meet all PA Department of Health immunization requirements including meningitis vaccination, and show evidence of active health
insurance before the will be admitted to classes. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE AUTHORIZED.
Religious Services
VFMC welcomes Students of all faiths. Students are required to attend weekly Sunday Chapel services on campus; either
the non-denominational Christian worship service, or services for Jewish and Muslim and Catholic Students. The Chapel
services are an integral part of the character development program. The Sunday worship service is a blending of religious, patriotic, and military traditions, which are conceived to inspire and motivate. Speakers include prominent members of the clergy, distinguished leaders of business and industry, an member of the faculty and staff.
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STUDENT LIFE
The goal of the student life program is to assist students in developing the maturity, social skills, and life skills that they
will require to be upper division students. Character, religious, and physical activities are designed to assist the student’s
development as a whole person and enhance the co-curricular experience. In addition, clubs, activities, and honor societies provide further opportunities for enrichment.
Athletics:
Inter-Collegiate Athletic Teams
Athletic Activity, a VFMC cornerstone, plays an important part in the life of every Valley Forge student. Every student is
expected to participate in sports and physical conditioning activities as part of their total development.
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Valley Forge competes as an individual college at
the intercollegiate level in the following sports:
Football– Seaboard Conference
Soccer
Men and Women’s Cross Country– Eastern
Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference
Women’s Volleyball
Men and Women’s Basketball
Wrestling-National Collegiate Wrestling Association
Women’s Softball
Club Teams
For college students, the Department of Student Activities offers 3 different club sports options in addition to what is already offered through our athletic department. All of the club sports are in conjunction with Cabrini College.
- Ice Hockey (September to February)
- Baseball (Spring)
- Lacrosse (Spring)
Intramurals
Any student who not participating in inter-collegiate athletics or in a Department of Student Activities (DSA) club program will have an additional option for sports. The DSA runs an intramurals program, designed to give students to get
students physically active and involved in a fun environment. Sports offered include flag football, basketball, ultimate
Frisbee, billiards, and soccer. At least two sports are offered in both the fall and spring semesters with playoffs included
in each one.
Music:
Regimental Band
The VFMA&C Regimental Band, consists of a marching and concert group that receives a scholarship, they achieved
international distinction for its superb performances at events such as, the New Year’s Day Lord Mayor’s Parade in London, England. The band participates in a number of events during the school year both on and off the post which include
weekly Sunday chapel, concerts, parades and in many local community events.
Regimental Choir
The Regimental Choir is an activity whose members are selected by audition. Members of the choir sing at weekly chapel services and at special functions throughout the year.
Field Music
The Field Music is a group of very dedicated students that perform on percussion instruments. They are made up of students with no or very little musical experience and get to perform in many school parades and external events.
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STUDENT LIFE
Clubs:
Clubs and organizations provide a venue for special interests to all students. Each year club leaders register their club or
organization with the Director of Student Activities (DSA). This gives students the opportunity to continuously create
new organizations. Some of the college clubs include:
- Black Student Union
-Business Club
- English Society
- Criminal Justice Club
- World Languages Club
- International Club
Student Government:
The Valley Forge Military College Student Council is an organization composed of elected class officers from both the
Freshman and Sophomore classes. The positions for both classes are President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
The students meet bi-monthly with the administrative advisors the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Student Services.
. The Student Council offers students the opportunity to express their opinions and concerns to the College Community,
and is an open forum to invite faculty, staff and the administration to discuss issues of policy. Throughout the year the
Student Council is charged with representing the student body in facilitating college wide community service programs,
scheduling class events, fund raising, scheduling guest speakers, and fostering cohesiveness within the Corps of Cadets.
Community Service:
A robust program of community service encourages our students to give back to the community and furthers our mission
of developing leaders of character. Throughout the year, a wide range of community service options encourage students
to become personally involved and to develop an appreciation for community outreach and philanthropy.
Honor Societies:
Phi Theta Kappa- Delta Epsilon Chapter. This two year college national honor society is open to eligible students by
invitation. This society promotes scholarship, leadership and community service.
Sigma Kappa Delta- an honor society for students interested in fostering the discipline of English in all its aspects.
Alpha Beta Gamma- Iota Kappa Chapter, the honor society for Business majors in two-year colleges, is open to qualified students pursuing a major in Business.
Anthony Wayne Legion Guard
The Valley Forge Honor Guard consists of a select group of members of the Corps. Selection for membership is made
after consideration of the academic and personal qualifications of the Students. The organization provides honor guards
for distinguished visitors and special ceremonial occasions.
Student Activities
Also offered for students through the Department of Student Activities (DSA) are a variety of paid activities where, for a
small fee, students can work to obtain a flight certificate, learn and compete in judo, become SCUBA certified, or participate in lifeguard certification and first aid training. All of these activities are offered in both the fall and spring semesters.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The Academic Program at VFMC leads to an Associate in Arts, an Associate in Science, or an Associate in Business
Administration degree, but Valley Forge Military College also has several programs in place that are geared towards preparing students for life after VFMC. Whether a student chooses to transfer to a four-year institution, join the armed forces, or enter the work-force, these programs ensure that they have had a well-rounded education that will serve them for
years to come.
VFMC Consortium Agreements
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Valley Forge Military College has cooperative agreements with Cabrini College, Rosemont College, and Eastern University. These agreements allow qualified students to enroll in selected courses at the host institution to complete their academic programs if a course is not available at VFMC. Courses taken under this program are treated as courses taken in
residence. Grade point averages are recorded on the transcript and affect the cumulative grade point average. Students
participating in this program must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours on the home campus. Course offerings are listed on a semester basis in the respective list of course offerings. Information on course availability and enrollment is available from the Office of the College Registrar. All enrollments must take place through the Office of the College Registrar.
ROTC
Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program
Valley Forge Military College offers a unique and challenging accelerated leadership path called the Army ROTC Early
Commissioning Program (ECP). Successful completion of this two-year program results in the student earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduating as a sophomore from VFMC. Students who are not
enrolled in the ECP program have the option of participating in the first two years of a standard four year Army or Air
Force ROTC program while at VFMC. Please see pages 15-16 for more information about the Early Commissioning
Program.
Army ROTC
All qualified U.S. citizens at VFMC are required to enroll in Army or Air Force ROTC classes during their first year.
There are no additional prerequisites for enrollment in the Basic Course other than U.S. citizenship. After graduation
from Valley Forge, students enrolled in the basic program may elect to apply for the Advanced Course at any of nearly
265 colleges and universities.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The College has a long, successful history of preparing students to attend the Service Academies. Valley Forge students
have successfully matriculated at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis, the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and the United States Coast Guard Academy at New
London.
In order to best serve the students who are either directed by a Service Academy or who are seeking a nomination on their
own, four major areas of preparation are addressed. First, all potential Service Academy students follow a College curriculum prescribed by the Academy to which they are applying. Second, Prepsters are assigned to a faculty member who serves
as their academic Advisor and as a liaison to the Academies and their associated organizations. Third, students pursue and
maintain superior standing academically and militarily. Fourth, students are connected to groups and organizations that
serve as links to the respective Service Academies as they engage in the preparatory/application process: the Association of
Graduates (AOG) for USMA, the Falcon Foundation for USAFA, and the Naval Academy Foundation for USNA.
Sponsored Prepsters
The Untied States Service Academies sponsor students to attended Valley Forge Military College for one year, during
which they are expected to participate in both a vigorous academic program and the Corps of Cadets. The programs are
designed by the Academies themselves and mirror the core curriculum taught there during the first year. The Service Academy Preparatory (SAP) Program challenges students mentally and physically, and helps to ensure their success should they
receive an appointment. For more information on the Prepster Curriculum, please see page 39.
International Prepsters
Each year, the United States Service Academies offer a limited number of seats to International students. Valley Forge Military College has the nation’s only International Prepster Program that prepares international candidates for this opportunity.
U.S. Service Academy appointments are highly competitive. The IP Program ensures international students have the necessary English language skills to be a competitive applicant and a successful West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, or Coast Guard Cadet. Please see page 39 for the curriculum for International Prepsters.
Self-Prepsters
Valley Forge Military College also enrolls students not sponsored by the United States Service Academies but who wish to
seek a nomination on their own. Self-sponsored Prepsters are required to declare a degree-seeking program of study that
will best meet the requirements of their program and the curriculum designated by the service academy they seek an appointment to.
For information regarding the Service Academy Preparatory Program, please contact our Admissions Office or visit our
website at http://www.vfmac.edu/college-service-academy-preparatory-program/?template=about-college-service-academy
Sophomore Study Abroad Program
The American Institute of Foreign Study sponsors a program in conjunction with Richmond University, the American International University in London, which offers an academic semester at their Richmond Hill campus, located 35 miles outside
of London. Qualified VFMC students attend during the first semester of their sophomore year. The London study abroad
experience immerses students in a diverse, multicultural educational environment consistent with the VFMC mission, preparing its graduates for leadership roles in civilian and military fields in the global community. Richmond University offers
small classes in a variety of disciplines taught by outstanding European and international faculty members. The university
is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate academic
competence with a minimum 3.0 career cumulative GPA and be “in good standing” tactically.
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ROTC EARLY COMMISSIONING PROGRAM (ECP)
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VFMC is one of only five colleges in the United States that offers the ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP). This
program enables students to earn a commission as an Army Officer upon completion of an Associate Degree. After graduating from VFMC and commissioning, ECP Officers must transfer to and complete a baccalaureate degree at a 4-year institution offering ROTC. The baccalaureate degree must be earned within 36 months of graduation from VFMC as a full
time student. ECP Officers incur an eight-year service obligation and initially serve in the Army National Guard or Reserve while completing their baccalaureate degree, the service commitment begins upon Commissioning from ECP. ECP
Officers can request to serve on active duty only after completion of a bachelor’s degree. Selection for active duty service
is based on individual performance and needs of the Army.
Basic ECP Eligibility and entrance requirements (not all-inclusive), are as follows:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.5 for scholarship)
Minimum SAT score of 850 (Math and Reading sections only), or ACT composite score of 17 (920/19 for scholarship)
Pass Department of Defense Medical Examination (arranged by Army ROTC)
Undergo a National Agency security screening.
Pass Army height/weight and physical fitness standards.
Between 17 and 27 years of age.
U.S. Citizen of good moral character (original naturalization document issued by INS or state issued
HOW TO APPLY
Applying to the Early Commissioning Program (ECP) at VFMC is a five step process.
1. Determine if you meet the eligibility standards as stated above.
2. Apply to gain acceptance into Valley Forge Military College (may apply online or via mail)
3. After gaining acceptance to VFMC, apply to the Early Commissioning Program. Download the application at
http://www.vfmac.edu/ecp.html, and mail forms to:
Valley Forge Military College Army ROTC
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
4. Upon receipt, your application will be screened to ensure that you meet eligibility standards. Once this has been completed, you will be scheduled for a family interview with the Recruiting Operation Officer followed by a formal acceptance interview with the Professor of Military Science.
5. If accepted into the ECP, you will be scheduled for a Department of Defense medical examination with a physician near
your home at no cost to you. Once physically qualified, you will be scheduled for training.
Prior to beginning the ECP, Cadets are required to have credit for the Basic Course of ROTC. Students obtain credit by
either completing Basic Combat Training or by attending the 4-week Leader’s Training Course (LTC) at Ft Knox, KY.
The Army ROTC Department will schedule LTC for all ECP Cadets who require it. In addition, ECP Cadets must complete the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Ft Lewis, WA. LDAC is a 4-week training event, designed to develop and evaluate the Cadet’s leadership abilities. LDAC is normally completed the summer between the
Freshman and Sophomore years at VFMC.
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The Department of Military Science and Leadership receives approximately twenty-two (22) two-year Army ROTC
scholarships each year. ROTC scholarships pay for tuition, most fees, as well as provide $1200 a year to purchase
books. All ROTC scholarship applicants are evaluated on their academic abilities, athletic achievements, leadership
qualities, and moral character. Eligible candidates will be placed on an Order of Merit List (OML); all ROTC scholarships are awarded based on candidates’ standings on the OML.
All ECP Cadets receive a stipend of $450 a month in their first year and $500 a month in their second year. ECP Cadets
must also contract in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) through the Army National Guard or Army Reserve
and perform weekend duty and annual summer training with their reserve component units may earn up to $4576 a year
in additional pay. Additionally some cadets may be eligible for up to $4500 in federal tuition assistance through their
SMP unit. In order to qualify for federal tuition assistance, cadets must have a six (6) year service obligation with the
Army National Guard or Army Reserve. Prior service and reserve component cadets may also qualify for GI Bill benefits.
NOTE: Federal and some state laws require financial aid officers to treat certain ROTC benefits as resources in the
evaluation of student aid. More information about the ROTC, ECP, and additional benefits can be found on the VFMC
website at: http://www.vfmac.edu/ecp.html.
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Requirements
Applicants to VFMC are evaluated for their potential to succeed as scholars and leaders in the Valley Forge environment.
Students are accepted for the beginning of the school year in August and also for mid-year entry in January.
In order to apply to Valley Forge Military College, applicants must provide the following information:
Test scores from SAT I or ACT tests.
Official high school transcripts
Official transcripts from all post secondary institutions (transfer students)
On campus interview strongly recommended
Regular Admissions
Applicants who are applying for regular acceptance must meet the following minimum requirements:
Total Score of 850 on SAT I (verbal and math combined) or composite score of 17 or higher on ACT test
2.0 cumulative GPA from high school
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Students who do not meet the minimum admissions requirements may be granted conditional admittance. A conditionally accepted student will be required to complete designated developmental courses and may be required to take a reduced
course load.
International Student Admissions
International students and those for whom English is a second language, are required to complete the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or submit proof that they have successfully completed level 112 in an English Level Service
Center (ELS).
The following requirements apply for International students seeking regular admissions to VFMC:
550 on TOEFL paper exam; a score of 213 on the computer TOEFL; or between 79-80 on the internet-based TOEFL
Completion of level 112 in an English Service Center
Conditional admittance for International students will be considered under the following:
A score of between 500-550 on TOEFL paper; between 173-213 on the computer TOEFL; or a score of 61-78 on the
internet –based TOEFL
TOEFL is given at centers throughout the US and abroad at various times of the year. Visit the TOEFL website at
www.toefl.org for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
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Complete an application on-line at www.vfmac.edu and submit the application with a $25 non-refundable application
fee. Applications that are submitted by paper must be submitted with a check or money order for $25, made payable
to Valley Forge Military Academy & College.
Have official transcripts and official test scores (SAT I, ACT, TOEFL) sent to VFMC Office of Admissions. If you
have not taken one of the exams, please list VFMC as a recipient of your score report by including one of the following codes: 2955 (for SAT), 3750 (for ACT), 2955 for TOEFL.
Contact the VFMC Office of Admissions for an appointment to visit campus and meet with an Admissions Officer for
an interview. Guided tours of the campus are available all year. Appointments to schedule a tour can be made by
calling 1-800-234-VFMC.
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Decisions are made after receipt of the application and all supporting documents.
An official letter of acceptance will be sent when the applicant’s file is complete and a decision has been made by the
Admissions Committee.
A $500 Validation Fee (deposit) due upon acceptance. The deposit is applied toward tuition and is refundable until
May 1. After May 1, the fee is non-refundable
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The admissions policies of VFMC are non discriminatory with respect to race, religion, sex, color, creed and national or
ethnic origin. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll international and resident alien students. Valley
Forge Military College is a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors and subscribes to its
statement of principles of good practice.
SUMMARY OF CHARGES 2013-2014
August-13
TUITION-Freshmen and Sophomores
ROOM AND BOARD
BASIC CHARGES
Uniforms, Laundry, Haircuts, Fees
and Madatory Personel Equipment
TOTAL
January-14
$23,855.00
$11,145.00
$11,928.00
$5,573.00
$5,995.00
$40,995.00
$2,998.00
$20,49900
$90.00
$90.00
$100.00
See Note #1
$300.00
$295.00
$150.00
$200.00
$275.00
$400.00
See Note #4
$150.00
$90.00
$90.00
$100.00
See Note #1
$300.00
$295.00
$150.00
$100.00
$140.00
$200.00
See Note #4
$75.00
OTHER CHARGES
Room Safe
Yearbook Fee
Parent's Association Fee
Textbooks
Security Deposit (note 2)
Graduation Fee (class of 2012)
Lab Fee
Activities Fee
Counseling Center
Health Center (note 3)
Medical Management Program
Parking Sticker (for eligible cadets)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Out of Country Fee
Health Insurance (separate insurance is
required for International Students)
$690.00
$500.00
$1,250.00
$625.00
$5,500.00
$950.00
$3,250.00
$575.00
SPECIAL UNIT OPTIONS
Calvary (D Troop)
Artillery (E Battery)
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION
Music Lessons
Deposit for Flying Lessons
Driver Education (E Battery)
OPTIONAL SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Karate
Scuba
Fencing
Photojournalism Lab
$1,500.00
$5,000.00
$650.00
$200.00
$690.00
$280.00
$130.00
$750.00
$690.00
$280.00
$130.00
Textbook and School Supplies: VF Requires that a $1,000 line of credit be set up with the Cadet Store for the purchase of textbooks and school supplies and for the replacement of lost uniform items and equipment. For further details, please contact the Cadet Store.
(2) Security Deposit: The security deposit is a refundable charge, required of all Cadets as a contingency against lost or damaged equipment/property
owned by VFMAC. The security deposit may not be applied to personal charges for clothing or equipment. Uniform replacement: Classroom or dress
uniforms that are outgrown or in need of replacement due to “fair wear and tear” will be replaced on a direct exchange basis without charge. All other
replacements must be purchased. Limited Calvary items are available for purchase. Spending Money: An “allowance account” can be set up with the
Cadet Store for a fixed amount of cash to be given to the cadet on a weekly basis. For further details, please contact the Cadet Store at 610-989-1530.
(3) Health Center Charges: The fee covers all injury and sick visits. It does not include expenses incurred for medication, supplies and durable equipment.
Miscellaneous Charges:
Health Insurance: There is a Health Insurance Plan available for students.
(4) Medical Management Program: There is an assessment made for the management of medications administered to students on a daily basis.
(5) Optional Special Activities: There is an additional charge for these activities. For further details, please contact Cadet Activities at 610-989-1536.
Valley Forge Military Academy and College reserves the right to adjust all fees and charges listed on this sheet
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FINANCIAL AID
To assist with college costs Valley Forge Military College has several sources of financial aid available through
Federal and state grants, the Federal loan program, and VFMC scholarships.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
The student and parent will need a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to sign the FAFSA. The PIN can be
applied for at www.pin.ed.gov
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (code 003386) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
After completing the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) and VFMC will receive a copy of your FAFSA results electronically. Keep in mind often there are several forms that will need to be completed in order to receive federal grants, loans and state aid.
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March 15th – Priority date for new students to complete the FAFSA
May 1st – Priority deadline for returning students to complete the FAFSA and PA resident deadline for applications to be
received for the PA State Grant.
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
Federal Direct Stafford Loans:
Freshman: $3,500 Maximum Subsidized
Sophomore: $4,500 Maximum Subsidized
Dependent Students: $2000 Maximum Unsubsidized
Independent Students: $6000 Maximum Unsubsidized
All students’ are quality for Stafford Loans. If a student does not qualify for the Subsidized Stafford loan, or only qualifies for
a portion of the subsidized amount, the Unsubsidized Loan will be awarded either in whole or in part up to the maximum for
the grade level listed above. The interest does not accrue on the Subsided Stafford loan while the student is enrolled at least
half-time. The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan has the same terms and a condition as the Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan program, except the interest accrues while the student is in school.
To complete the Stafford Loan process, please go to the Website www.studentloans.gov. Students sign in using their last
name, social security number, date of birth, and FAFSA PIN number. Once logged in, you will need to complete the
Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for the Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. The
school code is 003386. Please note that if you completed both the MPN and Entrance Counseling in a previous
year, you do not have to do this again.
Parent Plus Loan
If you qualify, your parent(s) can apply for a Parent Plus Loan at www.studentloans.gov by signing in with their last name,
social security number, date of birth, and the parent FAFSA PIN. The parent will need to click on the link “Request a Direct
Plus Loan” and complete a Parent Plus Loan application and, if approved, a Master Promissory Note (MPN). If not approved,
then the MPN will not be needed and the student will receive a $4,000 increase in their Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. Denied
applications can also be appealed through this Website or by contacting them with the information provided on the denial
screen. Please note that the parent Plus Loan application expires after 90 days. We will not be able to process the loan until
mid-August; do not fill out the application until after July 1st.
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FINANCIAL AID
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $5,645
This is a federal grant awarded to undergraduates with qualifying financial need. Qualifying financial need is based on the
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number derived from the need analysis formula used by the FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Up to $2,000
This is a Federal grant available for students enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility is based on exceptional financial need with
priority consideration is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients until the annual appropriation is exhausted.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students with financial need. Students awarded FWS will be given the
opportunity to choose a job, on campus, from the list of departments in need of student workers. Students will earn an hourly
rate and will be paid bi-weekly.
STATE GRANTS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Pennsylvania State Grant
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Estimated $4,363
The PA state grant is available for students who meet PHEAA’s Pennsylvania residency requirements and demonstrate financial need. FAFSA’s must be received by May 1 st prior to the academic year to meet the deadline. Other forms/paperwork may
be required to be completed by PHEAA before receiving grant funds.
ALTERNATE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Alternative/Private Loan program
This is a private loan program that helps to supplement the student’s cost of attendance. The FAFSA is not required. Students
can borrow up to the total cost of attendance minus other financial aid. The applicant and /or co-signer must be credit worthy.
Interest rate and amounts vary. If possible, ask for defer payment until after graduation.
Army ROTC
The Department of Military Science and Leadership receives a limited number of scholarships for the Early Commissioning
Program each year. For more details see ROTC section.
Military Academy Foundations
The following foundations sponsor students by providing scholarship funds for attendance at VFMC before they attend one of
the three Military Academies. For details, please contact the VFMC Admissions Office at 610-989-1300.
United States Naval Academy Foundation
United States Military Academy-Association of Graduates
Title IV Refund Policy
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) participates in the following Federal aid programs that are subject to the refund policy: All Federal Pell Aid and Loans. Valley Forge Military College returns unearned funds received from the Federal student
assistance programs to the proper program accounts in accordance with Federal Title IV regulations. For students who withdraw before completion of 60% of a semester a prorated schedule is used to determine the amount of Federal student aid funds
a student has earned based on the last date of attendance. This could mean a portion of the Federal financial aid that was received for that semester would need to be paid back. For students who withdraw after completing 60% of the semester 100%
of the aid is considered to have been earned and no proration of aid is needed. If the student fails to officially withdraw from
classes and stops attending all classes a prorated portion of the Federal aid received will be used and is based on the last date
of attendance. If the student is entitled to a post-withdrawal disbursement of loan funds the school will notify the student, in
writing, within 30 days of when it was determined the student withdrew. VFMC will use the Department of Education’s
online return of Title IV worksheets to determine the amount of any post-withdrawal disbursement or the amount to be returned to each program.
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Academic Amnesty
VFMC does not practice academic amnesty.
Evaluation of Academic Progress
Academic progress will be evaluated at the end of each semester. The cumulative academic record at VFMC is
considered when academic progress is evaluated (not just the semesters when financial aid was received). Students who are not successfully completing courses at the minimum levels as outline are placed on financial aid
warning for the following semester.
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Students may receive financial aid during the semester they are on warning. If they fail to meet the necessary
SAP requirements (page 23) at the end of their warning semester, the student must submit an appeal to be considered for probation status. If the student does not appeal or their appeal is denied, they will no longer received financial aid.
Appeal Process
Students who fail to meet SAP during their warning semester must appeal to continue to receive federal aid.
Appeals should be received by the Appeal Committee by the date of the notification letter. Reasons for appeal
might include:
Medical, Family or Emotional Difficulty
Learning Disability
Other special, significant or unusual circumstance.
Students should submit the following:
A detailed state of their reason for not meeting SAP and what has changed that will enable them to meet SAP.
Third party documentation supporting their statement (letter from doctor, minister, counselor, instructor, hospital records, death certificate, etc.).
An singed academic plan from the Registrar’s Office.
Appeals should be submitted to:
Appeal Committee
Valley Forge Military College
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
610-989-1550 (Fax)
Academic Plan
Students will be required to have a signed academic plan from the Registrar’s Office, which will outline the
student’s course load and semester GPA requirements to regain satisfactory academic progress.
Financial Aid Probation
Students may receive financial aid during the semester they are on probation. At the end of the probation period students must be meeting SAP. If the student is not meeting SAP but is successfully following the established academic plan, the student would continue to remain on probation and be eligible to receive financial
aid.
Amendments to Policy
This policy will be amended whenever applicable federal or state law regulations are changed. Upon approval
of the Dean of Academic Services, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Services, the Financial Aid Director is
authorized to incorporate and implement changes required in this policy by federal law or regulations. The
Appeal Committee will review other amendments to the policy, not required by changes in law or regulations,
annually.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380), known as FERPA, governs the privacy of educational records. Under FERPA, rights of confidentiality transfer to the student at 18 years of age, or upon their first day of attendance in post-secondary educational classes, whichever comes first.
When a student assumes confidentiality rights, academic records can be seen by a student, and College personnel are
allowed to discuss such matters ONLY WITH THE STUDENT.
Information can be released to someone other than the student, only with written permission of the student, by the signing of
a FERPA waiver. The FERPA waiver provides the College with written authorization from the student and indicates the individuals permitted to access their educational records.
Accommodations for students with disabilities
Disability Services
In January 2010, as part of Valley Forge Military College’s commitment to diversity and to assuring equal access, all disability support services were centralized under the auspices of the Learning Assessment & Support Center (LASC), located on the
ground floor of the May H. Baker Library. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Valley Forge Military College desires to ensure that all students have equal access to the
institution. To accomplish this, the LASC identifies the education-related needs of students with diagnosed and documented
disabilities and determines services and accommodations to be provided to those students to ensure optimal participation in
their academic curriculum. The Director of the Learning Assessment & Support Center is the coordinator at the college for
students with disabilities.
Self-Identification & Advocacy: At the college level, the adult student is not required to disclose his/her disability; however,
if a student wants to receive reasonable accommodations, he/she must disclose that he/she has a disability, provide documentation of the disability and the need for accommodation, and specifically request the provision of such accommodations.
Students with documented learning disabilities, based on testing within the past two years, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact the Director of the LASC prior to the start of the academic year or as early in the semester as
possible, preferably within the first week, in order to allow for reasonable prior notice to determine eligibility and to make
arrangements for accommodations if warranted. All discussions will remain confidential.
Any questions about accommodations for students with disabilities should be directed to LASC director MAJ Maria Zullo at
[email protected]
For a more extensive lists of policies and procedures, refer to the VFMC website:
http://www.vfmac.edu/college-academic-policies/
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 2013
In order to earn an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Science, or an Associate in Business Administration, students are
required to attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum of 60 credits in Core, program, and elective
courses. Developmental course work in math and English does not fulfill graduation credit requirements.
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Academic Warning
At the end of the first semester, any student who does not achieve a minimum 1.75 GPA and earn at least 50 % of credits attempted will be placed on Academic Warning. The following conditions apply:
1. Weekly mentoring sessions with Academic Mentor Advisor
2. Peer tutoring at the LASC (as indicated by Academic Mentor)
3. Restriction on course load for the following semester to 12 credit hours or 4 academic courses (excludes Military
Science credits).
No participation in athletic competitions or extra-curricular activities.
Academic Probation
At the end of the second semester, any student who does not achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and earn at least 20 credits (including MS courses), will be placed on Academic Probation. The following conditions apply:
1. No participation in athletics or practice sessions, extracurricular activities and leadership positions.
2. Restriction on course load to 12 credit hours or 4 academic courses exclusive of Military Science courses.
3. Create an academic plan with Academic Mentor Advisor
Attend weekly sessions with Academic Mentor Advisor, to monitor progress of the academic plan
**Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress towards graduation may affect continued eligibility for Title IV
funds (see Financial Aid Office for further details).
Academic Dismissal
At the end of the third semester at VFMC students who have not earned at least 30 credits with a cumulative GPA of a
2.0 and who have not shown satisfactory academic progress (Academic Warning/Academic Probation) for two consecutive semesters, will be academically dismissed from the College. Students may appeal the academic dismissal by
completing the Academic Reinstatement Appeal Form and submitting it to the Appeal Committee. The Appeal Committee will evaluate the students’ ability to progress toward successful completion of an Associate Degree in 150% time
(6 semesters). Appealing an academic dismissal does not guarantee reinstatement. Any student for whom and appeal
is approved, may return to VFMC on an Academic Probation semester (Academic Probation rules apply).
If a student chooses not to return to VFMC the term following their academic dismissal and is considering reinstatement at a later date, they will need to complete the following: six (6) credits at another College or University; earn a
grade of C or better in all courses; forward official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at VFMC; contact VFMC
College Admissions.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Achievement Policy
In order to recognize academic excellence at VFMC, a system of awards, which will be awarded by the Office of the
Dean, based on term GPA and at least 12 credits earned toward graduation requirements (per semester). The recognition is in the form of a star (Gold, Silver, Red), which is to be worn on the student uniform. Additional privileges will
be awarded to the star recipients, as outlined below. Stars are based on academic performance throughout an entire
semester and the award is worn during the following semester.
GOLD STAR (Dean’s List): Awarded to students who earn a grade a term GPA of 3.5 or higher, with at least 12
earned credits toward graduation requirements. Leave for Gold star recipients is on additional long weekend leave
(after last duty Friday until 1845 hours Sunday), to be taken during the semester immediately following the award.
Leave dates must be coordinated with the Company TAC Officer. Walkout leave on Wednesday, for Gold Star students, is extended until 2130 hours.
SILVER STAR (Honor Roll): Awarded to students who earn a term GPA of 3.0 to 3.49, with at least 12 credits earned
toward graduation requirements. Silver Star recipients receive one additional short week end leave (after last duty on
Saturday until 1845 hours Sunday), to be taken during the semester immediately following the award. Leave dates
must be coordinated with the Company TAC Officer. Walkout leave on Wednesday is extended until 2100 hours.
RED STAR (Merit List): Awarded to students who earn a 2.7 to 2.99 term GPA, with at least 12 credits earned toward
graduation requirements. Walkout leave on Wednesday for Red Star recipients is extended until 2030 hours.
Student Attendance Policy
All students are required to attend every class meeting. Absences are excused only for the following circumstances: bed
rest mandated by the Health Center, emergency medical leaves, official school activities and functions, and special
leaves as approved by the Commandant’s Office, Transfer Office, or Dean of Student Services. All other absences are
unexcused. If, and when, a student accumulates four unexcused absences in a class, the student will receive a grade of
F for the course.
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A student may withdraw from a course after the end of the Add/Drop period until two weeks prior to final exams.
Withdrawing from a course must be approved by the instructor of that course along with the student’s Academic Advisor. No withdrawal will be made official, nor will it reflect on a student’s permanent academic record (transcript), until
the withdrawal is processed through the Office of the Registrar. Only the student withdrawing from the course can
complete the withdrawal process. Withdrawal Forms presented by faculty members or Academic Advisors will not be
accepted or processed by the Office of the Registrar.
Transcript notations for withdrawn courses:
Withdrawals processed from the end of the Add/Drop period to mid-term exams will be annotated on the student’s official transcript with a “W” for the final grade in the course. Withdrawals processed after mid-term exams until two
weeks prior to final exams, will be annotated on the student’s official transcript with a “WP” or “WF” (annotation is
determined by a passing or failing grade at time of withdrawal).
The withdrawal will not be calculated into the student’s term or cumulative GPA.
A student who has earned a failing grade due to excessive unexcused absences (as determined by the Student Attendance policy), will not be allowed to withdraw from the course.
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ADD/DROP Policy
A student has the opportunity to add/drop courses during the first week of each semester. The courses that have been
added and dropped do not get recorded on the student’s permanent record (transcript). An add/drop request is not considered official until the request has been processed by the Office of the Registrar.
The student is the only individual who can process the Add/Drop Form through the Office of the Registrar and must be
present at the time of process. The Office of the Registrar will not accept any Add/Drop Forms from Academic Advisors or faculty members.
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Academic Honesty Policy
One of the five cornerstones of Valley Forge Military College is character development. Thus, all students should do all of
their coursework honestly so that they can be appropriately evaluated based on that work. Students should avoid academic
dishonesy in all its forms, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism and other academic misconduct.
This Academic Honesty policies is directly linked to the Honor Code: of “I will not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate those who
do.” Covered in the Honor Manual which every student receives and Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Behaviors
that violate the principles of academic honesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Cheating: This includes but is not limited to such behaviors as copying from other students, use of books, notes or other
devices not explicitly permitted, and communication of answers or parts of answers during an examination. Also, making plans to cheat, whether or not the actual cheating act ever takes place, constitutes a violation of the academic honesty policy. Soliciting others to cheat is a form of cheating in itself.
Plagiarism: Any material borrowed word for word; any idea, explanation, or argument
misrepresented as your own is plagiarism. To avoid: 1) enclose all quoted wording in quotation marks, and cite the
source parenthetically, using the approved format 2) restate paraphrase and summary in your own words, using your
own style, and syntax (word arrangement), and cite parenthetically using the approved format. Remember to list all
resources, both hard copy and electronic using the approved style format. Cutting and pasting from the internet or other
electronic sources is plagiarism if appropriate attribution is not included.
Intent: Plagiarism is sometimes unconscious or unintended. Students who are not sure how to document sources properly
should speak with professors prior to submitting written work. Ignorance may not be used as an excuse for violating the
rules banning plagiarism.
Students who knowingly allow others to copy their work, either in or outside class, will be subject to the same penalties for
cheating and plagiarism as those committing the act.
Other Academic Misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following:
Fabrication: This includes falsifying, inventing or using unproven or misleading information for any work. Students should
not make up or change data or results or cite sources they do not actually use.
Unauthorized Assistance: Imparting or receiving unauthorized assistance which would tend to give a student an unfair advantage, This includes sharing another student’s notes, looking at or copying another student’s work, supplying
answers to projects, tests, quizzes, and not protecting your information and work from being stolen or copied. Students
who knowingly allow others to copy their work, either in or outside of class, will be subject to the same penalties for cheating and plagiarism as those committing the act.
Multiple Submissions of Work: Submitting the same work in multiple classes without approval from ALL the instructors involved is unacceptable..
Unsanctioned Collaboration: Working on out of class projects, homework or assignments with other people without the instructor’s approval. All work submitted by students must be their own work; if any other student or individual assists with
that work, it is an academic honor violation.
Other Violations of Academic Honesty:
Misrepresenting oneself or another’s actions to an instructor
Forging a signature or making alterations to official paperwork from any VFMAC source on any college paperwork
Taking credit for group work in which a student did very little
Pirating computer software
Stealing, damaging or hiding library books
Using technology (for example, email, text messages, voice mails) to solicit others to cheat or to make arrangements for an
act of academic dishonesty
Any action that suggests a clear intent to cheat
Penalties
When the Professor or Instructor has determined that a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy has occurred, then the course
of action is as follows:
On the first documented offense, the instructor may impose a penalty to include a grade of zero for the assessment.
On the second documented offense, a grade of “F” may be awarded for the course.
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Students who violate the Academic Honesty Policy listed will be referred initially to the College
Academic Standards Committee for review.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
GRADING SYSTEM:
In order to establish and maintain standards of academic excellence, the following grading scale is used at VFMC:
Quality Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
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Percentage
95-100%
91-94%
89-90%
84-88%
81-83%
79-80%
73-78%
71-72%
69-70%
67-68%
65-66%
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above 73%
below 73%
* Grades of P (Pass) and NP (No Pass) are only earned in developmental courses. The P/NP grade is calculated in to the credits attempted and earned (for financial aid purposes), but not into the term or cumulative GPA calculations. The credits earned in developmental courses do not count toward graduation requirements.
Grades and Grade Reports
Quality points are computed by multiplying the number of credits attempted by the value assigned to the letter grade
earned. A grade of A in a three-credit course is worth 12 quality points (4.0 X 3 credits = 12 quality points). The quality
point average is obtained by dividing the total number of quality points earned, by the number of credit hours attempted.
For example, 30 credit hours are attempted and 90 quality points earned, giving an cumulative average of 3.0. No credit
hours are awarded for a failing grade.
No Grades will be given out over the phone or via fax; all grades will be available online. Grades will only be
mailed at the request of the student. Students on financial hold will not be able to access their grades.
Transcript entries are recorded indicating the number of credit hours attempted, the numerical grade, credit hours earned,
and quality points.
Pass/No Pass
The grade of P/NP is given as a final grade for all developmental coursework taken at VFMC. A passing (P) grade is
equivalent to a final average of 73% or higher in the course. A non-passing (NP) grade is equivalent to a final average
lower than a 73%. Grades of P/NP are not calculated into the term or cumulative GPA. The credits earned for developmental courses will be calculated toward the total credits earned for financial aid purposes. However, the credits earned
will not be calculated into the cumulative credits earned for graduation requirements.
Grade Appeal
All grades are considered final at the official posting of the grades, as determined by the Office of the Registrar. A student may only appeal final course grades which they can clearly demonstrate were awarded arbitrarily, capriciously and/
or because of prejudice or clerical error by the instructor of the course. No other reason for a grade change will be accepted. Please refer to vfmac.edu for Grade Appeal Procedures.
Academic Credit/Credit Hours
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In the residential program, a credit hour is equivalent to one academic credit. A credit hour (or one academic credit), is
calculated by 50 minutes of class instruction. A credit received for lab instruction is based on 3 hours of lab instruction
per week. Students must complete 14 to 16 weeks of instruction, totaling between 42-48 total hours of instruction, in
order to receive credit for the semester. VFMC operates on a semester system. The fall and spring semesters are 14
weeks in duration, with a final exam week. Online courses are designed to meet the credit requirement of 42-48 total
hours within a six to eight week period.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer a total of 30 credits into VFMC. Total credits are comprised of:
- Credits transferred to VFMC prior to the first semester of attendance
- AP courses with a score of 4 or 5
- CLEP exams (credits are based on the student’s score as determined by CLEP)
- Courses taken at other accredited colleges or universities while attending VFMC
- Courses taken to complete a VFMC Associates Degree
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Registration and Placement Testing
All students attending VFMC are required to take both a Math and English placement exam. The results of the placement exam, as well as SAT/ACT scores, will determine the level of Math and English courses a student can take during
his or her first semester. Once the student has taken the exam indicating which level of Math and English they will be
placed in, the remainder of their schedule can be built based on the program of study they select.
All students have the option to take a placement exam in French or Spanish. The language placement exam allows
students to place into the intermediate level of a language. If a student is pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree in Government/History and places into an intermediate level of a language, then he/she will need to complete six additional
credits of cultures courses to fulfill their 12 credits of language requirement.
Full-Time Student Status
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All students at VFMC are considered full-time students and must maintain full-time enrollment status. Full-time enrollment status is based on the credit course load a student is enrolled in for a given semester. A full-time course load
is defined as enrollment in a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 18 credits for a given semester. A course load
greater than 18 credits is considered an overload. (For more information on course overloads, see Student Course
Overload Policy (AA 1.06)).
All international students must maintain full-time enrollment status. If an international student drops below full-time
status, the Office of the Registrar must inform the SEVIS representative at VFMC.
Student Course Overload Policy
A full academic load is considered eighteen (18) credit hours per term, including Military Science courses. Any student who requests a credit load, per term, that exceeds the full-time status (18 credit hours) must apply for a course
overload. Course Overload Forms, initiated by the student’s Academic Advisor, are forwarded to the Office of the
Dean for final approval. Students are not permitted to register for an overload until the overload status has been approved by the Dean.
Course Progression
Students may not take a course lower in sequence, in any field, after having completed (including courses transferred
into VFMC) a higher course in that sequence, i.e. a student may not take EN 101, if he/she have completed EN 102. A
course progression sequence must progress from the lower difficulty course, to the higher difficulty course.
Course Repeat/Grade Replacement
A student may repeat a course in which their original grade was a 1.0 “D” or lower. However, a student may not repeat
a course after completing the next course in a sequence; for example, a student may not repeat EN 101 after completing
EN 102. Only the repeated grade will be calculated into the cumulative GPA and be reflected on the transcript with the
annotation that the course has been repeated “R”.
At no time will a course from another institution be allowed to serve as a repeat course for a VFMC course. The only
exception is coursework taken at institutions that have a current articulation/consortium agreement with VFMC.
A student may repeat a course only once if it is a program, core, or elective course. Developmental courses may be
repeated twice.
Audit Policy
A student may participate in a credit bearing course on a non-credit basis. This option is considered an audit of the
course. Audits are granted in rare circumstances and only by approval from the Office of the Dean of Academic Services.
Once a student has been approved for an audit, the final grade in the course will be annotated on the student’s official
transcript with an “AU”.
Incomplete Policy
A student may apply for an Incomplete grade in emergency situations when successful completion of the course requirements, during the timeframe of the academic term, is beyond the student’s control.
In order to facilitate an Incomplete grade, a student must discuss the circumstances with the instructor of the course. In
order to initiate an Incomplete grade, the instructor must submit a request form to the Dean of Academic Services for
final approval.
If the Incomplete grade is approved, the student has 15 days beyond the end of the semester to complete the course requirements.
If the student does not complete all course requirements by the end of the 15 days, the Incomplete grade will automatically convert to a failing grade “F”.
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ACADEMIC HONORS, DEGREES AND COMMENCEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Degree Requirements
In order to graduate with and Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, or an Associate in Business Administration, the
following criteria must be met:
Minimum 60 credits earned
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (excluding developmental course work)
All Core, Program and Elective requirements fulfilled
The awarding of retroactive college degrees for former students will only be authorized by the Office of the Registrar.
VFMC confers degrees three times throughout the year:
May
September
December
Degrees will be verified once all requirements are met. Diplomas will be processed according to the conferral dates.
Commencement Participation Requirements Policy
In order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, the following criteria must be met:
Minimum of 54 credits earned toward degree/graduation requirements
Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
Financial clearance through business office and Tactical clearance through Business Office
Academic Honors
Academic Honors are awarded to students who have achieved excellence in academics throughout their
VFMC careers, as indicated by their cumulative GPA. The following honors are indicated by cumulative grade point average; students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of those specified,
receive one of the following honors:
3.7 or higher
Summa Cum Laude
With Highest Honors
3.5 to 3.69
Magna Cum Laude
With High Honor
3.3 to 3.49
Cum Laude
With Honor
Determination of Graduation Honors Policy
Academic honors are awarded to students who have achieved excellence in academics over sustained period of time, as indicated by their cumulative GPA. The following honors are determined by the corresponding cumulative GPA.
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Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors): awarded to students with a graduating cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Magna Cum Laude (with high honors): awarded to students with a graduating cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.69.
Cum Laude (with honors): awarded to students with a graduating cumulative GPA of 3.3 to 3.49
Valedictorian: Honorary title awarded to the graduating student who has earned the highest cumulative GPA in the graduating class, and who has completed their last three semesters in residence at VFMC.
Salutatorian: Honorary title awarded to the graduating student who has earned the second highest cumulative GPA in the
graduating class, and who has completed their last three semesters in residence at VFMC.
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CORE CURRICULUM
Core Curriculum
The core courses are designed to give the student a solid foundation in writing and basic skills necessary for higher level courses as well as to introduce them to a wide variety of fields of study.
All students enrolled at VFMC are required to complete between 33-39 credits to fulfill their core
curriculum requirements. The amount of credits completed depends on the level and course of
Leadership Development you will be enrolled in. These levels are determined by which track you
will be following. Students entering the ECP program through ROTC will be taking Military science courses that require more credit hours than those students taking a lower level Military Science or Leadership course.
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The following categories list the course options and credit requirements for the Core Curriculum
requirements.
Category
Leadership*
Credit Requirement
2 to 6 credits
Course
Course Title
MS 101-402 Military Science (two terms)
IN 106
Leadership Theory & Practice
(international students)
Ethics
3 credits
PL 101
Introduction to Ethics
English
6 credits
EN 101
EN 102
Composition and Rhetoric
Analytical Writing and Research
Literature
3 credits
Social Science** 3 credits
History ***
Any literature course offered
EC 101
PS 101
PY101
SO 101
3 credits
Globalization 3 credits
Macroeconomics
American Government
Introduction to Psychology
Sociology
Any history course offered
PS 102
International Relations
Math
6-8 credits****
Any math higher than MA 99
Science
4 credits****
Any science course with a lab
*credits dependent on participation in lab and ECP program
**chose one course from the list of courses indicated
***ECP students must take HI 203 America Military History to fulfill both the ROTC Requirement
and core history requirement
****Math and science courses are specified by program options for Associate of Arts and Associate of Business Administration programs, and by program requirements for Associate of Science
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PROGRAMS
VFMC offers programs leading to the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Science degree or an
Associate in Business Administration. Students can further elect program areas within the Associate of
Arts and Associate of Science.
Associate in Business Administration
Associate of Arts:
Criminal Justice
Government/History
Humanities
Associate of Science:
Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
VFMC Curriculum is divided into two distinct categories: Core Requirements and Program specific Requirements.
To receive either an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Business Administration, all students must complete a minimum of 60 credits total, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 or higher, and complete all core and program requirements.
In addition, ECP students must complete a military history course.
International students must complete a leadership development course in lieu of the Military Science
course requirement.
Native speakers may not enroll in courses in the target language for credit.
Enrollment in Math and English courses is based upon incoming placement exam scores.
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Associate In Business Administration
The Associate in Business Administration program offers a rigorous academic curriculum geared to fulfill
all the requirements of the Associate of Arts degree while positioning the student for a major in Business
at VFMC and subsequent transfer to a four-year institution, in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. The goal of
the program is to expose the student to the theories and principles underlying various business disciplines
such that the student may better assess their interests and aptitude for this particular area of study. The theory is further enhanced using applications to real life and business experience in the business arena and
current events.
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Upon completion of the program the student should be well-positioned to transfer into a four-year institution to major in: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Finance or
Marketing
Business Administration Curriculum:
First Semester
Second Semester
Composition and Rhetoric (EN101) 3 credits
Microeconomics (EC102)*
3 credits
Business Pre-Calc (MA114)*
4 credits
History
3 credits
Military Science (MS101, MS301) 2-4 credits
Analytical Writing (EN102)
International Relations (PS102)
Macroeconomics (EC101)*
Math
Military Science (MS102, MS302)
Total:
Total:
15-17 credits
Total:
14-17 credits
Fourth Semester
Third Semester
Principles of Management (BU201)*
Principles of Accounting I (AC201)*
Introduction to Ethics (PL101)
History
Language
Literature
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3-4 credits
2-4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
19 credits
Principles of Accounting II (AC201)*
Social Science
Science course with lab
Business Restricted Elective**
Language
Total:
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
16 credits
*Indicates a course required for program completion
**Business Administration Restricted Electives: Introduction to Business (BU105), Business
Law and Ethics (BU204), International Business (BU205), Business Calculus (MA115)
(NOTE: Business Calculus must be taken in sequence with Business Pre-Calculus), Contemporary Issues in National Security (IN120)
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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program provides students with a comprehensive background in the workings of the criminal justice system. With an emphasis on both theoretical perspectives and practical concerns, the
VFMC Criminal Justice program allows the student to develop an understanding of the multi-faceted discipline
through the explanation of the fundamentals of Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Law and Procedure, Law Enforcement Administration, and Laws of Evidence, as well as the contemporary relevance of Terrorism and CounterTerrorism.
This solid course of study prepares students to continue to pursue their academic and career interests that include the
legal system, local law enforcement, social work, forensics, and criminology.
Criminal Justice Curriculum:
First Semester
Composition and Rhetoric (EN101)
Math
Intro to Criminal Justice (CJ101)*
Psychology (PY101)
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3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
14-16 credits
Third Semester
Criminal Law and Procedure (CJ204)*
Restricted Elective**
Analytical Writing (En102)
Math
Ethics (PL101)
Total:
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
17-19 credits
Fourth Semester
Criminal Investigation (CJ205)*
Law Enforcement Administration
and Organization (CJ206)*
Language
CJ Restricted Elective**
3 credits
3 credits
Total:
16 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
Criminology (CJ220)*
Language
Literature
History
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Total:
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Associate of Arts in History and Political Science
The Associate of Arts in Government/History offers a rigorous academic curriculum that provides an array
of course offerings in disciplinary areas that include Western Civilization, American Military History, International Relations, American Government and Comparative Politics. With the analytical training and
sound disciplinary foundation provided by the curriculum in the Government/History concentration, students are ready to pursue their academic and career interests in fields that include political science, law,
diplomacy, and education as they prepare to take their places as citizen-leaders in an increasingly complex
global society.
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All students choosing the Associate in Arts Government/History concentration as their area of study, will
complete one course from three of the following four areas.
History and Political Science Curriculum:
First Semester
Second Semester
Math
Intro. Language I
History
American Government (PS101)*
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
Math
Comparative Politics (PS103)*
Intro. Language II
3 credits
3-4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
Total:
17-19 credits
Total:
14- 17 credits
Third Semester
History (200 level)*
Total:
Fourth Semester
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
Literature
Civilization
Ethics (PL101)
Elective
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Total:
15 credits
13 credits
**History and Political Science restricted Electives: Intermediate French I and II (FR201202), Intermediate Spanish I and II (SP201-202), Macroeconomics (EC101), Cultural Anthropology (SO120), Contemporary Issues in National Security (IN120)
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Associate of Arts in Humanities
The Associate of Arts in Humanities program offers students the opportunity to explore an array of disciplinary fields that provide a solid foundation in Liberal Studies. This program which includes courses that span
the disciplines of International Cultures, Comparative Politics, History, Literature and Multiculturalism, prepares students to continue their academic and career interests in a wide range of fields that include law, medicine, education, international relations, human services, diplomacy and administration. As they pursue the
broad-based educational foundation afforded by the VFMC Humanities program, students develop analytical
and communicative skills which will allow them to evaluate issues and formulate collaborative and practical
solutions to the complex and challenging problems of interaction in human society.
All students who choose the Associate in Arts Humanities as their area of concentration, are required to complete a total of 12 credits from the following three areas (six credits must be completed in the International
Cultures subject area).
Humanities Curriculum:
First Semester
Second Semester
Math
Intro to Literature (LT103)
Language
Total:
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
14-16 credits
Third Semester
Ethics (PL101)
Cultures**
History
Science course with a lab
Elective
Total:
3 credits
Math
3-4 credits
Cultures**
3 credits
Sociology (SO101)
3 credits
Language
3 credits
Total:
17-20 credits
Fourth Semester
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
16 credits
History/Government+
Literature /English++
Elective
Elective
Total:
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3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
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History/Government Courses: American Military History (HI203), World War II (HI205),
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Literature/English Courses: French Literature in Translation (LT203), Non-Western Literature (LT205), American Literature (LT206), World Literature and Empire (LT210), Creative
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Associate of Science in Health Sciences
The Associate of Science in Health Sciences Program at VFMC provides students with the opportunity to take
prerequisite courses leading to a variety of health sciences majors and career fields. In addition to pursuing the
VFMC core liberal arts curriculum, which includes two semesters of mathematics, students are offered courses
in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition and Psychology.
Upon graduation from VFMC’s Health Sciences Associate degree program, students are prepared to transfer
into four year bachelor degree programs in majors such as Nursing, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, PrePhysical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and others.
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First Semester
Second Semester
Principles of Biology I (BI101)*
4 credits
College Algebra (MA101)*
3 credits
Principles of Chemistry I (CH103)* 4 credits
Composition and Rhetoric (EN101) 3 credits
3 credits
Sociology (SO101)
3 credits
General Chemistry (CH107)*
4 credits
History
3 credits
Total:
16-18 credits
Third Semester
4 credits
3-4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
16-17 credits
Anatomy and Physiology II (BI216)
HS Restricted Elective**
Elective
Total:
** Health Science Restricted Electives: Principles of Biology II (BI102), Microbiology
(BI235), Contemporary Nutrition (NU210), General Physics I (PH120), Introduction to Psychology (PY101)
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15-17 credits
Fourth Semester
Anatomy and Physiology I (BI215)*
Literature
Statistics*
Total:
Total:
4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3 credits
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Associate of Science in Life Sciences
The Associate of Science in Life Sciences at VFMC offers the students opportunities to explore multiple disciplines in the area of life and biological sciences. The life sciences program includes fields of scientific studies
involving living organisms. The Life Sciences program at VFMC helps prepare the students to continue their
academic and career interests in a wide range of specialized fields including biology, ecology, biotechnology,
biomedical sciences, molecular biology, forensic science, environmental biology and pharmacy and veterinary
medicine as part of their undergraduate studies in four year institutions. Students develop scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical reasoning and analysis.
Life Science Curriculum:
First Semester
Second Semester
Principles of Biology I (BI101)*
Pre-Calculus (MA103)
History
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
Total:
16-18 credits
Third Semester
Principles of Chemistry I (CH103)*
Literature
Statistics
Social Science
Elective
Total:
Principles of Biology II (BI101)*
Calculus I (MA104)*
Ethics (PL101)
Total:
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
16-17 credits
Fourth Semester
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
16 credits
Principles of Chemistry II (CH103)*
Elective
Elective
Total:
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
13 credits
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Associate of Science in Physical Sciences
The Associate of Science in Physical Sciences program provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific method
and knowledge of the principles that govern the workings of the physical world. Students in this program can choose one
of two tracks based on their interest: research in Physics, Bio-Physics, Geophysics, Industrial Tech, or Pre-Engineering.
The pre-engineering track is structured for those students planning to transfer into an engineering program and requires
students to take specific courses in calculus and engineering statics.
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Principles of Chemistry I (CH103)*
Pre-Calculus (MA103)
History
Total:
Second Semester
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
16-18 credits
Third Semester
Physics I (PH201)*
PS Restricted Elective**
Calculus II (MA201)*
Literature
Elective
Total:
Principles of Chemistry II (CH104)*
Calculus I (MA104)*
Ethics (PL101)
Total:
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
16-18 credits
Fourth Semester
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
18 credits
Physics II (PH202)*
PS Elective**
Social Science
Total:
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
14 credits
**Physical Science Restricted Electives: Environmental Science (EV201), Statics (ER201),
Geology (GV201), Calculus III (MA202)
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The curriculums for students in the Service Academy Preparatory Program are prescribed to VFMC
by each individual Service Academy. Any sponsored Prepster would follow the required curriculum
for their respective Academy. Please see page 14 for more detail on the Prepster program.
United States Naval Academy Curriculum:
Second Semester
First Semester
Principles of Chemistry I (CH103)
Calculus I (MA104)
Physics I (PH102)
American History
Military Science (MS101)
Total:
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
Principles of Chemistry II (CH104)
Calculus II (MA201)
Physics II (PH103)
Elective
18-20 credits Total:
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
18-20 credits
United States Military Academy Curriculum:
First Semester
Calculus I (MA104)
American Experience I (HI103)
Total:
Second Semester
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
16-18 credits
American Experience II (HI104)
Literature (Writing Intensive)
Total:
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
15-17 credits
United States Air Force Academy Curriculum:
First Semester
Pre- Calculus (MA103)
American History
Total:
Second Semester
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
2-4 credits
Calculus I (MA104)
Intro to Computer Applications (CS106)
16-18 credits Total:
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3 credits
4 credits
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International Prepster Program
The United States Service Academies offer a limited number of seats for international applicants nominated by foreign
nations. The purpose of the International Prepster Program is to assist host nations in preparing international candidates
for this opportunity. Through a rigorous and carefully designed 2-part curriculum, students gain academic English language skills, cultural competency, and leadership skills to be a competitive candidate and successful cadet at their respective Service Academy.
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Students can complete the IP Program in three to five semesters, based on language ability, leadership experience, and
assessment results, as well as summer intersessions devoted to further SAT/TOEFL prep and an English Language and
Leadership Program as needed.
Three Semester Plan:
First Semester (Spring)
Second Semester (Fall)
Intensive English Language and Culture Program:
Integrated Core Skills (ESL201)
9 credits
Applications in English
6 credits
for Academic Purposes (ESL202)
Math
3 credits
Total:
18 credits
Writing Lab (EN100)
Math
Elective
Total:
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
13 credits
Third Semester (Spring)
American Experience (HI103)
Math
Elective
Total:
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
16 credits
Four Semester Plan:
First Semester
9 credits
6 credits
Math
3 credits
Second Semester
Total:
Total:
18 credits
9 credits
6 credits
Math
3 credits
18 credits
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Please consult the Prepster curriculum for your
respective Service Academy on page 38.
Please consult the Prepster curriculum for your
respective Service Academy on page 39.
Optional Five Semester Plan: International Prepsters have the option of attending VFMC for 5
semesters. This option is for students who need additional ESL instruction, additional preparation for their respective service academy, or who wish to pursue an Associate degree.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
AC 201 - Principles of Accounting
The first semester of a one-year accounting sequence. The objectives of the course are to understand accounting terms, to discover the
fundamental process of accounting and to analyze and interpret financial statements. Students learn the principles which govern business transactions, and how this information provides a basis for decisions and control of business activity. Principles of Accounting
incorporates a computer lab component,. The lab component, learn and use an accounting application software program. The
program acts as a data base of business information. We will create a business entity, add lists of customers, vendors and employees and then enact business transactions such as sell products/services, purchase and pay for inventory/supplies, hire and pay
employees. We will use and implement internal controls that are built into the application software to ensure that assets of the business are safeguarded, the data is correct and rules and regulations are adhered to. Lastly, from the data base of business information,
we will prepare reports (balance sheet, income statement, etc.) that will tell us how our business is functioning on a fiscal basis. Four
hours per week; four semester-hours credit
AC 202 - Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: AC 201.
The second semester accounting course provides in-depth study on formation of companies, partnerships and corporations, and the
use of control accounting. Covered in detail are department and branch accounting, overhead and process and standard costs, which
allow proper control accounting by management.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
BU 105-Introduction to Business
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the functional areas of business: management and organization, human resource management, marketing, information systems and accounting, and finance and investment. Core topics highlighted within these areas
include ethics and social responsibility, small business concerns and entrepreneurship, and global issues. The students will participate
step-by-step in the preparation of a real Business Plan.
Three hours per week; three semester hours credit
BU 201 - Principles of Management
Prerequisites: ECO101/EC102 (or permission of the instructor).
This course uses the knowledge gained in introductory courses to identify and propose solutions to real-world problems business leaders face. Students are exposed to many of the tasks a manager faces in a typical business situation by focusing on the principles of
management functions of planning, organizing, leading or directing, and controlling. Class activity involves data collection and analysis, report writing and business presentation skills that will help the student develop the leadership skills necessary to be a good manager.
BU 204 - Business Law and Ethics
Provides an overview of the legal and ethical issues that confront business executives in both starting and operating an existing business. Provides an analytical framework to identify legal and ethical issues. Discusses topics in contracts, sales, torts, crimes, securities
law and Sarbanes-Oxley, business organizations, employment and discrimination and E-commerce. Interweaves ethical issues into the
topics covered.
BU 205 - International Business
The globalization of business is bringing both new prosperity and new challenges to business leaders across the globe. In recognition
of the changing face of business, VFMC offers an introductory course in international issues of culture, language, law, ethics and
business practices. As a class project, students will produce a nation study, and draw conclusions as to investment in a foreign country.
EC 101 - Macroeconomics
Co-requisite: MA 099.
Macroeconomics introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and
alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals.
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Co-requisite: MA 099.
Microeconomics introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include
the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate
consumer and business alternatives in order to achieve economic objectives efficiently.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS 106 - Introduction to Computer Applications
An introductory course which covers elementary computer architecture, applications software, and introductory web page development. Topics include operating systems, hardware, computer security and ethical usage, and hands-on training in MS Word, MS
Excel, MS PowerPoint and HTML/XHTML.
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CS 120—Introduction to Programming
Prerequisite: MA 099
This course introduces students to programming with high level programming languages like Java. It emphasizes the fundamental
techniques, concepts and terminology of procedural programming and introduces object oriented programming.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
A survey of the philosophy and history of law enforcement. Students gain a knowledge of the basic organization and jurisdiction
of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The course explores the duties, guidelines, and ethical principles followed by
the law enforcement officer, including the legal basis on which his/her authority rests. An examination of the United States court
system and the complete procedure from arrest to sentencing is covered.
CJ 204 - Criminal Law and Procedure
Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Designed to provide an overview of the common law foundation for substantive and procedural criminal law in the United States
and how it has affected the evolution and application of present-day law and procedures, this course reviews statutory, constitutional, common, executive and regulatory law, including computer crime and statutes. Course objectives include advancing the
understanding of the relationship between law enforcement and the justice system; understanding the concepts related to legal,
legislative, moral, ethical and social processes; and consideration of the balance required between the rights of the victim and the
rights of the perpetrator.
CJ 205 - Criminal Investigation
This course familiarizes the student with scientific investigation, and the practices and capabilities of a crime laboratory. The ethical identification, locating, gathering, and preservation of physical evidence and the forensic processing techniques of evidence
are examined, including DNA and computer crime, as well as the strengths and vulnerabilities of physical evidence at trial.
CJ 206 - Law Enforcement Administration and Organization
Intended for majors in criminal justice, this course gives insight into the structure and function of criminal justice agencies by
examining their administrative and management patterns. The focus is on concepts of administrative procedures, analysis, personnel training, and the ethical requirements therein. Students learn to identify and describe the goals of the agencies and the methods
currently employed to achieve them.
CJ 207– Laws of Evidence
Prerequisite: CJ 101
Examining evidence law in the realistic light of the current decisions of the courts, the course focuses on the process by which
evidence is collected, stored, evaluated, argued and included or excluded from trial. Students will be given a tangible appreciation
and understanding of the use and importance of evidence in the criminal justice system and in carrying out justice. Three hours per
week; three semester-hours credit.
CJ 210 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
This course will provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of the history, theory, and modern-day political manifestations of terrorism and counterterrorism. It will also delve into some of the key areas relating to strategic and tactical responses.
These will include planning, prevention, detection, disruption, and interdiction, as well as emergency response, dealing with the
aftermath. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
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CJ 220 - Criminology
Prerequisite: CJ 101 or SO 101
Criminology is an interdisciplinary profession built around the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior, including their
forms, causes, legal aspects and control. Criminology consists of six theoretical developments: Classical School, Biological Theories, Psychological and Psychiatric Theories, Social Structure Approaches, Social Process Theories and Social Conflict Theories.
Specific attention is given to various forms of crime in our society, including white collar crime, delinquency, organized crime,
and violent crime. Study of crime and delinquency patterns, their causes and remedial measures, emphasizing social, economic,
and psychological forces involved, including the role and treatment of enforcement.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISH AND LITERATURE
EN 099 - Principles of Writing
This writing intensive course provides students with the skills they need to achieve academic success at the college level. EN99 prepares
students to transition into the required first-year writing sequence. A variety of writing activities and development of various forms
through sentence-generation exercises, collaborative in-class writing and discussion, controlled-paragraph, writing and brief essays.
Proofreading and editing skills are introduced in order to enable the student to identify and correct common mechanical and grammatical
errors. Reading skills are addressed with particular attention paid to both form and content.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit. Credit hours do not fulfill graduation requirements.
EN 100-Writing Lab
This course is a supplement to coded English I and is used to build on the concepts in the first-year writing course. Students will be provided with intensive instruction in the writing process using assignments from EN 101. This includes everything from the pre-writing
process to revision and also includes a review of mechanics and grammar principles. This course must be taken in conjunction with EN
101.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit. Credit hours do not fulfill graduation requirements.
EN 101 - Composition and Rhetoric
This first course in the year-long freshman writing sequence introduces students to academic discourse. Students refine their critical reading and thinking skills, participate in collaborative learning, and apply a full range of ideas and theories to their writing. Students will
compose four formal essays responding to representative writings from diverse academic disciplines. Each assignment is developed
through a series of related steps emphasizing the dynamics of the writing process, including: prewriting, peer editing, and revision. Students benefit from a review of grammar essentials and an introduction to basic citation skills. In addition, students have multiple opportunities to strengthen their oral communication skills and leadership abilities through in-class presentations and peer collaboration.
EN 102 - Analytical Writing, Argument & Academic Research
Prerequisite: EN 101.
EN 102 is the second half of the two semester freshman writing requirement. This course concentrates on the development of the researched argument. Students learn to develop and defend a thesis backed by scholarly sources in papers employing an appropriate documentation format. Through selected readings and writings, students are challenged to identify and compare opposing viewpoints in order
to define and understand the elements of controversy surrounding the issues being investigated. Concurrently, students are introduced to
methods of analyzing and synthesizing source material, the elements and structure of argument and the process of practical academic
research.
LT 103:Introduction to Literature
Co-requisite: EN 101
This survey course introduces students to close readings of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Students master interpretive approaches to literature and learn to use literary vocabulary. Goals of the course include familiarization with literary elements, understanding historical and social contexts, improving reading and comprehension, and encouraging appreciation and love of life-long reading.
Satisfies CORE Literature requirement.
LT 203 - French Literature in Translation
Pre-requisite: EN 101
This survey of French literature offers students the opportunity to explore masterpieces of French literature in English translation.
Through an examination of relevant historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts, students are provided with a framework for discussion
that helps to enhance their appreciation of the literary texts. Authors include Marguerite de Navarre, Corneille, Molière, Émile Zola, Guy
de Maupassant, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Monique Proulx, Birago Diop, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. All readings, discussions,
lectures, and writing assignments are in English. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
LT 205: Non-Western LiteraturePre-Requisite: EN 101
This survey of non-Western literary traditions examines issues of cultural diversity from the perspective of writers from the Middle East,
Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Using the lens of cultural and historical context, students explore the uniqueness of each
literary tradition as well as trace universal themes that transcend geographic boundaries. Students have a variety of opportunities for oral
and written expression with emphasis on literary analysis and criticism. Authors include Salmon Rushdie, Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa
Thiong’o, Trinh T. Minh-ha, Jose Saramago, Mahmoud Darwish, Yehuda amichai, and Nasdine Gordimer. Prerequisite: EN 101
LT 206: American Literature
This study, that includes American fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and drama, examines themes, texts, movements, and authors who
are central to development of an American literature and of evolving definitions of what it means to be “American.” The course offers
students opportunities for oral and written expression through a variety of assignments that incorporate literary analysis and criticism.
Writers may include Anne Bradstreet, Benjamin Franklin, Phyllis Wheatley, Henry David /Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes,
Richard Wright, Amy Tan, and Sandra Cisneros.
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ENGLISH AND LITERATURE (cont)
LT210 - World Literature and Empire: Colonial and Postcolonial Writings from Shakespeare to V.S. Naipul
Prerequisite: EN 101
This is a survey of global literary traditions as seen through the lens of the rise and fall of empire. Using cultural and historical context,
students trace universal themes in the four quadrants of empire – Roots of Empire, Rising Empire, High Empire, and Falling or Mature
Empire -- that transcend geographic boundaries. We hope to explore the uniqueness of a number of literary traditions -- Asian, African,
Native American and Caribbean as well as traditional western sources. Students have a wide variety of opportunities for oral and written
expression with emphasis on literary analysis and criticism.
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EN 207-- Creative Writing
This course is for students interested in creative or imaginative writing. Taught in a workshop format that allows students to develop their
own styles, this course involves close readings of examples drawn from the genres of poetry, the short story, creative non-fiction, and
scriptwriting. A focus on character, plot, and theme lead to student-produced original writing in poetry, short stories and either a one-act
play, short screenplay or a magazine-length piece of literary journalism.
Three hours per week; three semester hours credit.
HISTORY AND HUMANITIES
HI 103— American Experience I
Co-requisite: EN 101.
A history of the United States through the Civil War using a critical-thinking approach. Social, religious, ethnic, and economic components of major events and movements in American history will be examined. Countervailing essays on select critical issues will help cadets hone their analytical skills. Highlights of American Experience I will include studies of Native Americans, the colonial and early
slave experience, the founding of our nation, the growth of a national economy, 19th century reform movements, and the rise of sectionalism and the Civil War.
HI 104 - American Experience II
Highlights in American Experience II will include the rise of “Jim Crow” and segregation; the urbanization and industrialization of America, and the impact of immigration; America becoming a colonial empire and joining the international world balance of power; the effects
of major war and Depression on American society; the New Deal; the transformation of America into a national security state due to
World War II and the Cold War; the transformation of American society from Civil Rights to Black Power, from Women’s Rights to
Women’s Liberation; and the anti-war movement during the Vietnam era.
HI 105 - World Civilization I
History 111 begins with the ancestors of the earliest humans in Africa and the domestication of crops and animals in the earliest river
societies of Babylonia, India, and China. The course compares the development of agricultural surplus, government, cities, mythology
and religion, and writing, the ancient civilizations of Sumeria and Egypt, India, China, Africa and Mesoamerica. While stressing the monotheism of the Hebrews on Christianity and Islam, the course also covers Hinduism, Buddhism, the great age of Confucius, the earliest
Chinese empires, and the process of East-West trade via the Silk Road. The course outlines the Greek, Roman and Han civilizations and
their empires. Also mentioned are the early Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations as well as the Kush, Arab states of Africa, Great Zimbabwe, slavery and the impact of the slave trade. The Mongol conquest of China, the spread of Chinese culture to Korea and Japan, and the
Ming dynasty receive mention. The course compares the impact of western and eastern feudalism, the significance of the knight in Europe and the samurai in Japan. The rise and spread of Islam, the great Arab empires, and the contribution of Indian, Chinese, and Arab
science and philosophy are noted. The course ends with the fall of Constantinople and the search for alternative sources for spices leading
to the spread of western thought, militarism, and diseases.
HI 106-World Civilization II
Co-requisite: EN 101
History 106 begins with the religious transformation of Europe with the Reformation. The Mughals conquest of India and their contributions to art and architecture are stressed. The Qing dynasty and population explosion in China, the rise of Tokugawa Japan, and medieval
Korea and Vietnam receive attention. The Scientific Revolution and its advances in astronomy, mathematics, and physics are recalled
along with the Enlightenment of Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. The course outlines revolutions in North and South America,
France, and the impact of Napoleon. Coverage of the Industrial Revolution includes its impact on population, standard of living, as well
as its economic and political impact on Africa, South East Asia, China, and eventually Japan. Nationalism, colonialism, imperialism, and
competing alliances coalesced into World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Russian, and German empires. The
failure of the Versailles Treaty and the League of Nations gave way to the rise of dictatorships, the Second World War, the Holocaust,
and atomic weapons. Colonialism’s collapse followed as well as the Cold War; its proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam are covered. The
course ends with the uncertain future of globalization and the rise of Asia amidst the threat of Islamic terrorism. Three hours of instruction and three credit hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HISTORY AND HUMANITIES (cont)
HI 203 - American Military History
American Military History, 1607-2003. A one semester course in the military history of the United States from 1607-2004. Coverage
includes the Jamestown colony of 1607, colonial militia systems, the wars of annihilation against Indians and the struggle for Empire
among the Europeans, culminating in the American Revolution. The War of 1812, Mexican War and Spanish American Wars are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War and Iraq. Topics include the civilmilitary relationship; the unique impact of American geography, weak neighbors, and dual military traditions; the Root reforms; the
National Defense Act of 1947, and the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986. Major exams, frequent quizzes on assigned reading and a critical book review are assigned.
HI 205 - World War II
History 205 examines World War II as the central event of the twentieth century and seeks to study the war as a phenomenon in the
history of the century. The course begins in 1919 and ends in 1949 with the culmination of the Chinese revolution, the Soviet atomic
bomb, the Stalinization of Eastern Europe and the construction of the American Cold War consensus following the Berlin blockade and
airlift. The forces, ideologies, and events which destroyed Europe’s hold on its colonies are also covered with the collapse of European
colonialism predicted by the Japanese onslaught in the Pacific. The military aspects covered are: war in the air, on the land, on the sea
and under it. Historiography and the historical controversies are also enumerated.
HI 206 - The Vietnam War
A political, diplomatic, and military history of the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975. The student will study Vietnam in its Asian and
colonial context, including struggles with China, occupation by the French, the history of Indochina, the revolution of Ho Chi Minh,
the battle of Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the division of Indochina at the 17th Parallel. Study of the American intervention centers on actions taken in the context of the Cold War under the administrations of Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and
Nixon. The assassination of Diem, the Tonkin Gulf Affair, the bombing of North Vietnam, the war protest movement, the draft, and the
Americanization of the war are covered. The various strategies of the French, US, and Vietnamese are compared. Nixon, Watergate,
the Paris Peace talks, prisoners of war, and victory of the North over the South conclude the course. Major exams, frequent quizzes on
assigned reading, a critical book review, and several small papers are assigned.
FINE ARTS
FA 102 - Discovering Drawing Fundamentals
This is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of drawing. Drawing techniques will be developed through the exploration of
materials such as pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastels. This course focuses on developing basic drawing skills that will develop, disciplined observations and memory. Students will learn to analyze and interpret through drawing techniques studying portraitures, architecture, landscapes and still life. This course will be a journey through visual history exploring great Old Master’s work as Leonardo
da Vinci’s scientific drawings to the contemporary combat artist for the United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Michael D. Fay,
USMCR .
Three hours per week, three semester-hour credit
FA 105 - Art History I: Prehistory to the Middle Ages
This survey course covers painting, sculpture, and/or architecture from the Paleolithic period through the age of Gothic cathedrals.
Students gain a formal understanding of ancient, classical, and medieval art. They interpret selected examples of Western art using a
variety of analytic methodologies, including cultural, religious, social, political, and/or economic context. This course includes an
assignment to an important museum or gallery.
Three hours per week, three semester - hour credit.
FA 106 - Art History II: Early Renaissance to Modern Art
Passion, power, and intrigue are waiting to be experienced in this interactive fourteen-week course covering Early Renaissance through
Modern Art. The student will learn to apply the basic principles of art and education to a systematic study of the aesthetic development
about art as related to the important traditions in works of art including the work of individual artists. The student will learn to see the
differences, relationships and influences of the Classical, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Modern Traditions. Course requirements
are two Museum trips, a final presentation, and project or research paper.
Three hours per week; three semester-hour credit
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
FR 101-102 - Introduction to French I and Introduction to French II
Co-requisite for FR 101: EN 101
Pre-requisite for FR 102: FR 101 or satisfactory performance on placement exam.
This two-semester introductory sequence provides instruction and practice in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. These courses focus on the development of communicative skills in oral and written expression. In-class practice and independent oral and written exercises support these objectives. Cultural readings foster an awareness and appreciation of the values, practices, and perspectives of the French-speaking world. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit, per semester.
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FR 201-202 - Intermediate French I and Intermediate French II
Pre-requisite for FR 201: FR 101-102 or advanced placement by testing.
Pre-requisite for FR 202: FR 201 or advanced placement by testing.
This two-semester intermediate sequence is designed to enable students to attain a functional level of proficiency in both oral and written contexts. These courses focus on the strengthening of communicative skills through practical vocabulary development and a review
of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis is placed on the examination of cultural readings that explore issues from historical and
contemporary perspectives, highlight Francophone practices, personalities, and achievements, and help students to develop an appreciation for the diversity of French-speaking cultures. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit, per semester.
SP 101-102 - Introduction to Spanish I and Introduction to Spanish II
Pre-requisite for SP 102: SP101 or satisfactory performance on placement exam.
This two-semester introductory sequence provides instruction and practice in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. These courses focus on the development of communicative skills in oral and written expression. In-class practice and independent oral and written exercises support these objectives. Cultural readings foster an awareness and appreciation of the values, practices, and perspectives of the Hispanic world. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit, per semester.
SP 201-202 - Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II
Pre-requisite for SP 201: SP 101-102 or advanced placement by testing.
Pre-requisite for SP 202: SP 201 or advanced placement by testing.
This two-semester intermediate sequence is designed to enable students to attain a functional level of proficiency in both oral and written contexts. These courses focus on the strengthening of communicative skills through practical vocabulary development and a review
of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis is placed on the examination of cultural readings that explore issues from historical and
contemporary perspectives, highlight Hispanic practices, personalities, and achievements, and help students to develop an appreciation
for the diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit, per semester.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL SCIENCE
PS 101 - American Government (formerly GV 101)-Introduction to Government)
Co-Requisite of EN 101
The course provides a survey of the basic concepts of political science, political theory, public policy and American politics. The functions, processes and organization of government and public policy are discussed. Students will develop the ability to evaluate politics
and the public policy process.
PS 102 - International Relations (formerly GV 203-Introduction to the Global Environment and Security Studies)
The course is designed as an introduction to the diplomatic, economic, psychological, military, and cultural relations between states
and the international order. Global issues like war, terrorism, population control, climate change, food scarcity, nuclear proliferation,
immigrant migrations, resource competition and inter-civilization conflict are analyzed and discussed. Employing an interdisciplinary
focus, the course examines the impact of globalization on nation state, regional, ecological, economic, military, and food security in the
21st century.
Three hours per week; three semester-credit hours.
PS 103 - Comparative Politics (formerly GV 202-Introduction to Comparative Politics)
This course examines the major conceptual explanations of state behavior through the comparison of the politics of Latin America,
Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa. Emphasis will be placed on discovering why and how countries can be compared and on the
development of testable hypotheses. The concepts of political modernization, civil war, genocide, terrorism and development will be
introduced.
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MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING
ER 201 - Statics
Prerequisite: PH 201and MA 104. A one semester course in rigid-body mechanics, emphasizing the principles of equilibrium condition. Also included are the vector treatment of force systems, friction and engineering applications.
MA 099-Introductory Algebra
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of introductory algebra. Topics include: integers, rational numbers,
rational expressions, radicals, polynomials, algebraic operations, first-degree equations and inequalities, graphing, problem-solving and
an introduction to quadratic equations.
Three hours per week; three semester hours-credit.
Credit hours do not satisfy graduation requirements.
MA 100 – Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: MA 099 / VFMC placement exam
This course is designed to provide students with algebraic knowledge and skills for success in subsequent credited math courses. Topics include: factoring, fractions, linear and fractional equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponents and radicals, and
quadratic equations.
Credit hours do not satisfy graduation requirements.
MA 101 - College Algebra
Prerequisite: MA 099/ VFMC Placement Exam.
This course is designed for Associate of Science and Associate of Business Administration majors.
Topics of the College Algebra course with applications, include: real and complex numbers, algebraic, exponential and logarithmic
functions, graphing, and solving various types of equations including polynomial, radical and absolute value. Functions, inverse functions, graphs and transformations.
MA 110 - Foundations of Math I
Prerequisite: MA 099/VFMC Placement Exam
This course is designed for non science majors.
This course will provide students with an appreciation of and experience in using the concepts, logical reasoning, and problem-solving
techniques involved in various fields of mathematics. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: use inductive
and deductive reasoning to draw logical conclusions from a given set of information, use the notation and operations of set theory, add,
subtract, multiply and divide in systems of numeration other than base 10, and analyze the real number system.
Three hours per week; three semester - hours credit.
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MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING (CONT)
MA 103 - Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Math 101/VFMC placement exam.
This course provides a foundation for students planning to take calculus. Topics include, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, analytic geometry, polar coordinates and vectors. This course also contains a brief review of
topics from college Algebra.
Four hours per week; four semester-hours credit.
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MA 104 - Calculus I
Prerequisite: MA 103/ VFMC Placement Test.
This one semester course opens with a review of Pre-calculus functions and graphs. It progresses to a treatment of limit theory as the
foundation for a fundamental understanding of differentiation. The rules of differentiation are thoroughly explored as the cornerstone
of the numerous applications of the derivative in the real world. With an understanding of the derivative’s role, discussion shifts to the
anti-derivative, where fundamental anti-derivative (integration) concepts and techniques are investigated. The course concludes with an
exposure to differentiation and integration techniques of the logarithmic and exponential functions.
MA 201-Calculus II
Pre-requisite: MA 104
This one-semester course commences with an in-depth review of the fundamental rules of differentiation and integration. It continues
with a comprehensive exploration of derivatives and integrals of logarithmic and exponential functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and the hyperbolic functions. Applications of the integral are covered to include: the volume and surface area of solids of revolution, arc length of curves, work, fluid pressure and moments of centroids. The course then transitions to an in depth study of advanced integration techniques and the techniques used to evaluate limits of indeterminate form and the evaluation of improper integrals. The course concludes with an introduction to sequences and infinite series.
MA 112 - Statistics
Prerequisite: MA 099/ VFMC Placement Test
A one semester non-calculus based course providing a serious introduction to modern statistics for general college audiences. The
course is designed to help students think about data and use statistical methods. Course content includes distributions, emphasizing
normal distributions, interpreting scatter plots, linear and exponential growth, correlation coefficient, design of experiments and sampling distributions, probability, random variables, probability distributions, binomial distributions, sample means and control charts.
Problem solving using real life data experiments and simulations is emphasized.
Three hours per week; Three semester-hours credit.
MA 202 - Calculus III
Prerequisite: MA 201.
This one-semester course commences with the study of conics, parametric equations and polar coordinates followed by an examination
of vectors and the geometry of space. Vector-valued functions are studied next and then functions of several variables to include the
topics of partial derivatives and multiple integration.
MA 114 - Business Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: MA 099/ VFMC Placement Test
This course is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students pursuing a degree in Business. Topics include linear, quadratic,
polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; solving systems of linear equations; elementary matrix operations; linear programming: graphing and simplex methods; mathematics of finance. Applications in business and economics will be
emphasized.
Four hours per week; four semester hours credit
MA 115 - Business Calculus
Prerequisite: MA 114 taken in previous semester
This course is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students pursuing a degree in Business. Introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits and continuity; differentiation; and integration. Applications in business and economics will be
emphasized.
Four hours per week; four semester credit hours
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MILITARY SCIENCE
MS 101 - Leadership and Personal Development
Prerequisite: Must be U.S. Citizen or have green card.
MSL 101 introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the
personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness and stress management
relate to leadership, officership and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army
leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army and its advantages for
the student
Two hours per week; 2 semester hours credit.
MS 102 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership
Prerequisite: MS 101.
MSL 102 overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing
feedback and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills and actions in the context
of practical, hands-on and interactive exercises. Cadre role models and the building of stronger relationships among the cadets through
common experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the MSL 102 experience.
Two hours per week; 2 semester hours credit.
MS 201 - Innovative Team Leadership
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MS 101 and 102.
MSL 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and
two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation
and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on
continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure and
duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and
Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
Two hours per week; two semester-hours credit.
MS 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership
Prerequisite: Acceptance by the Military Science Department. Military Science and Leadership MSL 301challenges cadets to study,
practice and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations.
Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own
self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is developing cadets’ tactical
leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). 8-10
hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
MS 302 - Leadership under Fire
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MSL 301.
MSL 302 uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units. Skills in
decision-making, persuading and motivating team members when “under fire” are explored, evaluated, and developed. Aspects of military operations are reviewed as a means of preparing for the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets are expected to apply basic principles of the Law of Land Warfare, Army training and motivation to troop leading procedures. Emphasis is
also placed on conducting military briefings and developing proficiency in garrison operation orders. MSL 302 cadets are evaluated on
what they know and do as leaders. Four semester-hours credit including lab.
MS 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MSL 301 and 302.
MSL 401 develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff
providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions and lead fellow ROTC cadets Lessons on
military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers. MSL IV cadets analyze, evaluate and
instruct cadets at lower levels. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare MSL 401 cadets for
their first unit of assignment. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles and use situational opportunities to teach,
train and develop subordinates.
Three hours and a required two-hour leadership lab, plus required participation in three to five one-hour sessions of physical fitness
training. Staff meetings with peers. Participation in weekend exercises is also required. 8-10 hours per week; Four semester-hours
credit including lab.
MS 402 - Leadership in a Complex World
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MSL 401.
MSL 402 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the COE. Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They
also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. The course
places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
Four lecture hours and a required 2.5-hour leadership lab, plus required participation in three to five one-hour sessions of physical fitness training. Staff meetings with peers. Participation in weekend exercises is also required. 8-10 hours per week; Four semesterhours credit.
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SCIENCE
BI 101 - Principles of Biology I
This course is the firs in a two-semester sequence and is specifically designed for student who are pursuing programs in the Life and
Health Sciences. Topics in this course include scientific methods and the chemical basis of life; carbon and molecular diversity of life;
the structure and function of macromolecules; cell structure and functions; cytoskeleton and extracellular membrane; structure and function of photosynthesis; mitosis, meiosis, and sexual reproduction; regulation of eukaryotic cell cycle; Mendelian genetics and simple
patterns of inheritance and cellular communication
Three hours per week, one three hour lab per week, four semester hours.
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BI 102 - Principles of Biology II
This course is a continuation of the introductory level course in biology (BI 101) in a two semester sequence that provides the students
with strong foundations to relate biological concepts and interactions with diversity of life, evolution and natural selections; DNA replication, RNA transcription and protein biosynthesis; RNA splicing; the diversity and evolution of life through studies of bacteria and
archea, protists, fungi and plants; plant structure, growth and development. Other topics include the study of animal form and function
with emphasis on animal nutrition, digestion and absorption; circulatory and respiratory system; ecosystem and the biosphere, population ecology and community ecology.
Three hours per week, one three hour lab per week, four semester hours.
BI 215– Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab
Prerequisite: MA 101; BI 101
This course is a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence, dealing with the structure and function of the human body. The emphasis is on chemical, anatomical, and physiological principles of cells and tissues of the human body. It includes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Laboratory sessions
are coordinated with lectures, and emphasis in placed on examining and learning human anatomy through historical slides, skeletal models, and diagrams; along with physiological lab experiments and/or computer simulation exercises will also be conducted.
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week, four semester-hours credit
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SCIENCE (cont)
BI 216 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab
Prerequisite: BI 215
This course is a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body. This is the second semester of a two-semester
sequence dealing with the structure and function of the human body. The emphasis is on anatomy and physiology of the sensory,
endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, gastrointestinal, renal and reproductive systems along with blood and fluid balance.
Laboratory sessions are coordinated with lectures and emphasis is placed on examining and learning human anatomy through historical slides, models, and diagrams; along with dissections, lab experiments and/or computer simulation exercises.
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week, four semester-hours credit
BI 235-Microbiology
Pre-Requisite: BI 101, BI 102, CH 107
This course provides students with the basic concepts and principles of microorganisms, in terms of classification, structure, morphology, function and metabolism. The students will also learn how these organisms affect human health and disease processes, including
mode of transmission, identification, treatments and prevention.
Laboratory work will include learning aseptic techniques, control of microbial growth using physical and chemical methods, classification of organisms using staining, serological and immunological methods.
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week, four semester-hours credit.
CH 103 - Principles of Chemistry I
Co-requisite: CH 103 A LAB, MA 101
The first half of a two-semester sequence for science and pre-engineering students, this course is an introduction to chemistry which
will provide a firm foundation in the concepts and principles of chemistry. Principles studied in this course include physical measurements, the study of the structure of the atom, the Periodic Table of elements, the behavior of gases, chemical bonding theory, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometric calculations, thermochemistry and quantum theory of the atom.
Laboratory classes serve as an introduction to laboratory procedures. The experiments are intended to support and verify the theoretical concepts presented in the lectures.
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit.
CH 104 - Principles of Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CH 103. Co-requisite: CH 104 LAB.
Topics covered in this second semester course include intermolecular solutions, colligative properties, rates of reactions, chemical
equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility, complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. As in CH 103, laboratory exercises support and verify the theoretical concepts presented in lectures.
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit.
CH 107 - General Chemistry
Co-requisite: MA 101
Emphasis is on fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry. Topics include measurements, atomics structure, properties of the
Periodic Table, nuclear radiation, chemical reactions, gas laws, molarity, dilutions and acids and bases.
Three hours per week, one three hour lab; four semester hours credit.
EV 202 - Environmental Science I
Designed for the non-science major, this course covers topics associated with human interactions with the environment. Students will
be introduced to basic concepts in biology and chemistry. Topics include the history of environmentalism and conservation; environmental ethics and philosophy; environmental racism/justice; material cycling; communities; biomes control and management; environmental resource economics and health and toxicity. In class topics are related to current environmental issues. Classroom discussions are reinforced with laboratory exercises. Three hours per week, one two-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit.
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GL 201 - Geology
Prerequisite: MA 100.
Designed for the non-science major, this course introduces the student to the basics of physical and historical geology. Attention is
paid to the identification of minerals, rocks and the processes that form them. Topics include: minerals, igneous rocks and processes,
volcanoes, weathering and soil, sediments and sedimentary rocks, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, seismic waves and streams and groundwater systems. In class topics are related to current events where possible. Classroom
discussions are reinforced with laboratory exercises.
Three hours per week, one two-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit.
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NU 210—Contemporary Nutrition
Prerequisite-BI 101; CH 107
Contemporary Nutrition provides an overview of the physiological requirements of good health, along with functions of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and disease in human populations. This course will
also examine energy balance, weight control, the digestive process, along with fitness. The goal is t o provide students with basic
information about human nutrition and how to apply the material to their own nutritional concerns.
Three hours per week; three semester hour credits.
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PH 120 - General Physics I
First of a two course, algebra based sequence that introduces students to the basic principles of Physics. Topics include kinematics,
dynamics, work, energy, momentum, static equilibrium, fluids, vibrations, waves, sound, temperature, kinetic theory, heat, and the
laws of thermodynamics. This course is not intended for preparation in advanced courses in Physics.
Three lecture hours per week, one three hour lab; four semester hours credit.
PH 201 - Physics I
First of a two-semester Calculus based sequence teaching fundamental Physics to engineering and science majors. Topics include
translational and rotational motion, vectors, circular motion, Newton’s three laws, gravitation, kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of momentum and energy, impulse, statics and oscillations.
Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit.
PH 202 - Physics II
Prerequisite: PH 201.
Second semester of a two-semester Calculus based sequence teaching fundamental physics to engineering and science majors. The
course covers a wide range of topics in electricity and magnetism. Topics include electric charge, electric elds, electric potential,
capacitance, current, resistance, DC and AC circuits, magnetic fields, induction, oscillations and waves (electromagnetic waves).
Three hours per week, one three-hour lab per week; four semester-hours credit, per semester.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
This one semester course serves as an introduction to the study of behaviors and mental processes. It covers the major contributors,
theories, and concepts significant to the development of the field, both historical and contemporary. Major areas of investigation include heredity and environment, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and social behavior.
SO 101 - Introduction to Sociology
This one semester course is a study of sociology as a science of social organization and interaction with contemporary reality. The
course includes analysis of certain conditions of our social environment that we often ignore, neglect, or take for granted; development of a sociological consciousness, emphasizing ethics and human dignity, thorough scrutiny of group dynamics; social stratification; causes of inequalities of race, ethnicity and gender; political and economic power; education from the functionalist, conflict, and
bureaucratic perspectives; concluding with examination of social change and process in the world.
SO 120 Cultural Anthropology
This course examines human culture and its role in shaping behavior. Relationships of kinship, gender, economics and technology
within various cultures in various eras will be reviewed.
Three hours per week for 3 semester hours of credit.
SO 201 - Multiculturalism/Cultural Diversity
The United States is a cultural work of art: a mosaic of cultural diversity. Despite many successes in the area of equal rights and equal
protection under the law, many struggle with the challenges brought on by the cultural differences that exist within many American
communities. This course will focus on the many issues, problems and conflicts related to race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion and
sexual orientation. Intervention and solution strategies will be discussed.
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PHILOSOPHY
PL 101-Introduction to Ethics
The subject of ethics applies to numerous fields of study, including business, medicine, the environment, social justice, and much
more. This course will focus on the history of ethics from Socrates, Aquinas, and Kant to Nietzsche. The contributions of scholars and
philosophers from eastern cultures will also be explored. This foundation will lead to discussions on current issues relating to freedom, equality and individual rights. Modern case studies of ethical dilemmas will be examined and debated.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/INTERDISCIPLINARY
IN 106-Leadership Theory and Practice
This class in an academic survey of leadership philosophies that are illustrated through historical and biographical case studies.
Classroom presentations are strengthened by group dynamic exercises, small group leadership, interpersonal interactions and problem
solving.
IN 120- Contemporary Issues in National Security
This course surveys the current problems confronting American national interests throughout the world. General themes of terrorism,
hybrid warfare, cyber warfare, and weapons of mass destruction will be discussed within the framework of specific global regions.
The course is broken up into five units corresponding to the Department of Defense’s Unified Combatant Command structure. The
security concerns, issues, and threats within Southern, European, African, Central, and Pacific command regions will be assessed and
confronted by the students. Using open source information in the form of domestic, regional, and international news media as well as
historical and cultural considerations, students will be responsible for producing a policy recommendation brief. By the end of the
course, a general understanding of the American national security establishment, its management of threats, and its decision-making
process will be developed.
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