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The US Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program is a college elective curriculum taken concurrently with required college classes. The objective of the ROTC program is to develop leadership, management and planning skills to help people succeed in any competitive environment. Upon completion of the ROTC program and earning a degree, students may be offered a Regular or Reserve commission in the US Army. The University of Houston offers a two, three and four-year ROTC program. The program is generally taken in two phases - the Basic Course and the Advanced Course.
The Basic Course takes place during your first two years in college as elective courses. It normally involves one elective class and lab each term along with the requisite physical training and field training exercises. You will learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership and start the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader. You can take Army ROTC Basic Courses without a military commitment. Veterans and Reservist may be granted credit for the Basic Course.
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses. It normally includes one elective class and lab each term in addition to the requisite physical training and field training exercises, plus a summer leadership camp. You will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization, planning and decision-making. To benefit from the leadership training in the Advanced Course, all Cadets must have completed either the Basic Course or have attended the Cadet Initial Entry Training Course. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the US Army after you graduate. The curriculum generally aligns with eth following course outline.
FRESHMAN YEAR: Preparing For Success as an Army Officer
- Introduction to Army Leadership
- Army Customs and Traditions
- Military Operations and Tactics
- Goal Setting and Accomplishment
- Health and Physical Fitness
SOPHOMORE YEAR: The Role of an Army Officer
- Applied Leadership Theory
- Communications
- Principles of War
- Military Operations and Tactics
JUNIOR YEAR: Leading Small Tactical Units
- Command and Staff Functions
- Law of War
- Unified Land Operations
- Project Management and Operational Planning
- Team Dynamics and Peer Leadership
- Military Operations and Tactics
SENIOR YEAR: Transition to Becoming an Officer
- Training the Force
- Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Ethical Decision Making
- Personnel Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Logistical Support and Sustainment
- Military Operations and Tactics
Army ROTC is one of the nation’s top leadership programs with many benefits. For further information, please contact:
U.S. Army ROTC
Department of Military Science
University of Houston
3875 Holman St Rm. 28
Houston, TX 77204-6014
713-743-3875
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