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Bryn Athyn College students who are interested in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) can now enroll in one-year, two-year, and four-year programs. All instruction takes place at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Courses are offered for academic credit. Qualified applicants can receive scholarships from the Air Force to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and a tax-free monthly stipend.

For more information about ROTC training programs and scholarships, click here. To inquire about Bryn Athyn College's ROTC offerings, please contact the Admissions Office at sean.lawing@brynathyn.edu.

LOWER DIVISION COURSES

Air Force Leadership Laboratory I and II (pass/fail)
Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is an interactive environment that constitutes up to 50 percent of the contact hours of the AFROTC college curriculum. It is an integral part of preparing cadets to serve as Air Force officers. LLAB provides the opportunity for cadets to practice their officership and develop leadership and management techniques. LLAB centers on the organized cadet wing where activities are planned and conducted by cadets and supervised by detachment officers.

The Foundation of the United States Air Force I and II (1 semester hour each)
A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

The Evolution of United States Air and Space Power I and II (1 semester hour each)
A survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Fore leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and continuing application of communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity for applied leadership experiences discussed in class.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES

Air Force Leadership Studies I and II (3 semester hours each)
These two courses, which span two semesters, study leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I and II (3 semester hours each)
Over the course of two semesters, these courses examine the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

Photos courtesy of U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake/Joel Strayer.