Military Science Department

Meet the Department Chair

Professor of Military Science and Department Chair

Overview

The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program has been a part of McDaniel College since 1919 and is one of the oldest programs in the nation. Students can be guaranteed service as an officer with the Army Reserve, Army National Guard or serve full time with the Active Army. Although no major is offered in this field, Military Science can be an integral part of a student-designed major or minor and/or an elective for any major. The courses are designed to develop the individual leadership ability of each student.

Military Science Specialization: Students can be guaranteed service as an officer with the Army Reserve, Army National Guard or serve full time with the Active Army. Officers serve in a variety of fields, including aviation, medical, personnel, armor, artillery, infantry, intelligence, cyber, communications, law enforcement, and engineering.
Design Your Own Major: No major is offered in this field, however, Military Science can be an integral part of a student-designed major or minor and/or an elective for any major. The courses are designed to develop the leadership ability of each student.

Recent News for Military Science

McDaniel College again recognized as Military Friendly®

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, McDaniel has once again earned a silver Military Friendly® Schools designation and been recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly® School. McDaniel has been consecutively recognized among the nation’s top schools for military and veteran students since 2009.
Seven ROTC cadets from Class of 2026 commissioned as Army officers

Seven McDaniel graduating seniors, who served as members of the Green Terror Battalion, received commissions as Army officers on May 22. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was retired Col. Andrew R. Dziengeleski ’96, an associate professor at the College of Strategic Security Cooperation at the Defense Security Cooperation University.
Mark your calendar for spring 2026 happenings at McDaniel

McDaniel College’s spring 2026 events calendar is chock-full of art exhibitions, performances, lectures, and other events on the Hill.