COURSES OF STUDY
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course earns one hour of credit and is accompanied by a weekly two-hour
leadership laboratory.
Professional Officer Course
The Professional Officer Course is restricted to students who have
completed field training. Students enrolling in these courses are generally
committed to service on active duty in the United States Air Force. The
Professional Officer Course program is designed to provide students with
advanced leadership training, application techniques for a quality culture,
study of military history with particular attention paid to the role of air
power, and a complete understanding of the national security process.
The Professional Officer Course prepares men and women with the skills
necessary to be leaders in the United States Air Force.
Scholarship Programs
Four‑year college scholarships are available to highly qualified high
school seniors. Interested students should visit AFROTC.com to apply
online. Applications are due by December 1 of the senior year in high
school. Three‑year and two‑year scholarships are also available to college
students. Air Force ROTC scholarships are applied to college tuition, books,
and some university fees. Scholarship students also receive a monthly
tax‑free stipend. Unlike most academic scholarships, family income has no
bearing on qualifications. Uniforms and textbooks for all Aerospace Studies
courses are provided at no charge.
Information is also available at
or please call
205-726-2955.
ARMY ROTC
The Army ROTC is located on the University of Alabama at Birmingham
campus. Students at Birmingham-Southern College are eligible to
participate under the Cooperative Exchange Program.
Three-year and two-year Army ROTC scholarships are awarded on a
competitive basis. Special scholarship programs are available for qualified
nursing and engineering students. The Simultaneous Membership Program
allows students to participate in ROTC while also participating in reserve or
national guard duties.
For further information on the UAB Army ROTC program, contact the
program office, 501 Building, 501 12
th
Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294-
4490.
Telephone: (205) 934‑7215/8749. Information is also available at the
UAB Army ROTC website: main.uab.edu/Sites/undergraduate-programs/
armyrotc/.
