Course Selection Guidebook [pdf] - College of William and Mary

Military Science Studies Results:Course Selection Guidebook – Fall 20111. A military career overview/opportunity that serves the United States and its citizens. Militaryofficers have seen a jump in prestige since 2001, ranked 5 th in most prestigiouscareers – tied with physicians – by U.S. News and World Report (2009). Startingcompensation package exceeds $52K (OSD websitehttp://www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/pay/calc/) with additional incentives of 30 dayspaid vacation, federal holidays, paid medical and numerous other benefits. Compensationexceeds $83K in four years (2009 dollars).2. Obtain governmental Secret security clearances that enhance employment within thegovernment upon completion of collegiate studies.3. Advanced education is a goal for most Army officers. Many officers are selected topursue full-time studies toward a masters or doctoral degree through programs paid by theArmy. Multiple programs exist; four of the more known programs include:a. Law school, the Fully Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP). The JudgeAdvocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program selects officers eachyear to attend a regular course of instruction leading to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) orBachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree at an approved civilian law school. The programsare provided at government expense.b. Training with industry (TWI) program. The TWI program integrates an officerinto a civilian organization, approximately one year, that provides knowledge,experience and perspective in management and operational techniques that areconcentrated in the areas of artificial intelligence, aviation logistics,communications, electronics, finance, marketing, ordnance, physical security,procurement, public affairs, research and development, systems automation andtransportation.c. Fully funded graduate school that the officer wishes to attend, usually in the 7 th to10 th year of his or her military career, with full pay and benefits.d. Medical, clinical psychology, dental and other medical programs that can exceed$750K in benefits over the term of the medical program from undergraduate toreceiving the medical license.Scholarships:Undergraduate and graduate funded contracted student scholarship programs (freshman to seniorand graduate students). Newly enrolled freshmen through seniors may apply for four, three, twoand one year scholarships. These scholarships are awarded by the Military Science Department atthe Western Union Building. The contracted scholarships may encompass:1. Paid FULL TUITION AND FEES OR room and board (in-state and out-of-state).*Incentives can exceed $142,000 over a 4-year collegiate program!2. $1,200 a year book payment (bi-annual deposit).3. Cadet annual stipend ($3,000-$5,000, non-taxable)4. Foreign language studies monthly incentives ($100-$250 per month)5. Scholarship students/cadets must be contracted (a first-year freshman student maydecline the ROTC program prior to his or her sophomore with no obligation).6. Simultaneous Membership Program with the United States Army Reserve orNational Guard which provides additional monies to the student.7. Other loan repayment incentives upon entry into active duty (up to $60,000,60