Kentucky State University

Academic Programs

Successful completion of 20 credit hours of military Science courses while simultaneously completing undergraduate or graduate degree requirements qualify a student to be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S.Army.

Required program courses are:

AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 211, AMS 212, AMS 301, AMS 302, AMS 341, AMS 342, an approved military history course, a computer science course, and continuous enrollment (or participation)

The Basic Course; (100 and 200 level courses) are orientational and deal with the Army’s role in the U.S. government. American military history, small unit organizations/operations, military geography/map reading and some adventure training are also addressed. “NO MILITARY OBLIGATION” is incurred by completion of these courses!

 

AMS 300 Level courses and complete the pre-commission program in two years.

In certain cases, veterans or students who have completed Army basic training are also eligible to complete the program in two years. Members of the Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve may also directly enroll in the Leadership Development Assessment Course and participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).

 

The Advanced Courses: (300 level) focus on leadership, management and command/staff responsibilities within military organizations.

All upper division Army ROTC students receive $450+ per month tax free subsistence pay during the academic year. During the summer, students receive about $700 while attending camp. Leadership Lab periods, held weekly during the academic year, and on one Saturday per semester, focus on adventure-type training (e.g., orienteering, rappelling, survival training, and basic marksmanship). These activities are offered, subject to availability of equipment and facilities, to provide an opportunity to develop leadership, organizational abilities, and confidence.