[programName=Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC Minor]

The ROTC selects and prepares young men and women, through a program of instruction coordinated with the students’ normal academic curriculum, for commissioning and service as officers in the regular and reserve components of the Air Force.

credits required for minor

Program Details

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Develop leadership skills.
  • Develop character values consistent with commissioning as an officer in the Air Force.
  • Develop a commitment to lifelong learning as an attribute of a strong leader.

Courses

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MELISSA CANNON

Associate Professor, Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood
cannonm@wou.edu

KACIE RYDEN

Office Coordinator, Registrar's Office
rydenk@wou.edu

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Where This Degree Can Take You

A minor in Aerospace Studies (ROTC) can equip you with valuable skills and experiences that will benefit you in many areas of life. You’ll learn about leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving in a structured environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your physical fitness and discipline. These skills can be applied to various fields, from business and government to education and healthcare.

Potential Careers

  • Air Force or Space Force Officer
    • Pilot
    • Combat Systems Operations
    • Space Operations
    • Nuclear Missile Operations
    • Acquisitions Officer
    • Contracting Officer
    • Intelligence
    • Cyber Warfare
    • …and much more!

Potential Employers

  • United States Air Force
  • United States Army
  • United States Navy
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Boeing
  • Lockheed Martin

Consider This Degree If You…

Are Interested in Leadership and Teamwork

The program emphasizes these skills through structured training and real-world experiences.

Enjoy physical fitness

Aerospace Studies (ROTC) often includes rigorous physical training and activities that can help individuals develop strength, endurance, and discipline.

Desire to work in public service

Use your skills to help change the world, and make a positive impact on society.

Contact Us

Email:
afrotc@oregonstate.edu

Phone:
541-737-3291