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Military Science Department

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.

Majors, Minors & Specializations

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

  • LTC Jason D. Johnson and Elana Petrone

    McDaniel College earns Military Friendly® Silver Award

    Published during Military Appreciation Month, McDaniel has been recognized for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year among the nation’s top schools for military and veteran students and as a Military Spouse Friendly School. McDaniel has annually made the Military Friendly® Schools list since 2009.
  • Four cadets in a row hold up a hand while reciting their oath at Commissioning.

    Seven ROTC cadets 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. James Martin Jr. ’93, a vice president of executive technology services for Gartner’s large enterprise division and the 2024-25 president of the McDaniel College Alumni Council.
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    Mark your calendar for spring 2025 happenings at McDaniel

    McDaniel College’s spring 2025 events calendar is chock-full of art exhibitions, performances, lectures, and other events on the Hill.

Connect With Us

Robert Familetti

ROTC Recruiting and Enrollment Operations Officer

Phone: 410-857-2723

McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD, 21157
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