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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

  • ROTC Commissioning 2023

    McDaniel College earns Military Friendly® Schools silver designation

    In honor of Military Appreciation Month, McDaniel has been recognized among the nation’s top schools doing the most for military veterans and their families for the 14th consecutive year. McDaniel is also among the schools that earned the Military Friendly® Silver Award for scoring within 30% of the top 10 schools.
  • Photo of the stage at 2023 Commissioning.

    Thirteen ROTC cadets commissioned as Army officers

    Thirteen McDaniel graduating students, who served as members of the Green Terror Battalion, received commissions as Army officers on May 19. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was retired Maj. Gen. Michael O’Guinn, who served as the deputy chief of the Army Reserve in Washington, D.C., and currently teaches Business courses at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
  • ROTC students walking across campus.

    McDaniel College again designated a Military Friendly® School

    In honor of Military Appreciation Month, McDaniel has been recognized among the nation’s top schools doing the most for military veterans and their families. This is the 13th consecutive year that McDaniel has earned this designation.

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Seth Hartmann

ROTC Recruiting and Enrollment Operations Officer

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Westminster, MD, 21157
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