Faculty / Program Web Pages
Location: Alumni Hall 164
Phone: 401-865-2471
Fax: 401-865-2908
In a cooperative association between Providence College and the United States Army Cadet Command, Reserve officer Training Corps (ROTC), military science is offered as part of the elective curriculum of the College. The curriculum is divided into two parts: the Basic Leadership Program (freshmen and sophomores) and the Advanced Leadership Program (junior and seniors). Students may enroll in the Basic Leadership Program (100 or 200 course offerings) without any obligation to serve in the military. Those students who do commit, and contract into the Advanced Leadership Program (juniors and seniors) are eligible to pursue a commission as an Army second lieutenant.
The goals of the Department of Military Science are to provide instruction and hands-on experience in leadership, management, and organization in the dynamics of the small group environment. This empirical educational experience culminates with a 30-day summer leadership practicum at Fort Lewis, Wash. (all expenses paid).
The military science curriculum provides the opportunity for students to experience diversified course offerings which augment the military science courses. The purpose is to ensure a well-rounded student who is fully prepared to meet the rigors and challenges of a professional leader.
The required subjects are:
Programs which provide financial and increased leadership incentives:
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Academic scholarships are available to qualified freshmen and sophomores. These scholarships provide up to $20,000 per year for tuition, $900 per year for books and supplies, and a $250-400 per school month stipend.
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All students contracted into the Advanced Leadership Program (juniors and seniors) receive up to $400 per school month stipend.
The normal order in which the minimum required courses (27 credits) should be taken is as follows:
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MIL 101 Fund. of Leadership I with Lab
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MIL 102 Fund. of Leadership II with Lab
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MIL 201 Prin. Of Military Leadership I with Lab
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MIL 202 American Military History
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MIL 203 Prin. of Military Leadership II with Lab
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MIL 301 Small Unit Leadership I with Lab
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MIL 302 Small Unit Leadership II with Lab
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MIL 401 Leadership and Management I with Lab
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MIL 402 Leadership and Management II with Lab
For course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog.
The Faculty
Professor
LTC Paul C. Dulchinos, M.B.A., Chairperson
Assistant Professors
CPT Neal Gouck, B.S.
MAJ Christopher Houston, M.S. [deployed to Iraq]
Instructors
SGM Gary Fortunato, B.A.
CPT Matthew Porter, B.S. [deployed to Afghanistan]
MAJ Brian Trapani, M.B.A.
Visit the Web pages maintained by the Military Science/ROTC Program:
http://www.providence.edu/mil/docs/pc_hompg.htm