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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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General Military Course
The General Military Course is open to all students regardless of qualifications for
military service or intent to compete for a commission. As part of the General Military
Course, students examine the basic organization and structure of the Air Force,
appreciate the historical significance of air power, and apply basic communications
skills. Each course earns one hour of credit (¼ unit) 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 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.
For further information, see the Samford University website.
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 see the UAB Army ROTC program website.