Program: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 01, 2025

Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025

Basic Course

First Year

Summer Training (scholarship and two-year students)

USNA 0010 - Drill/Laboratory Credit Hours: 0
USNA 1010 - Introduction to Naval Science Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2020 - Sea Power and Maritime Affairs Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2150 - Evolution of Warfare Credit Hours: 3*

Second Year

USNA 0030 - Drill/Laboratory Credit Hours: 0

USNA 2030 - Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2040 - Naval Ships Systems I Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2170 - Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare Credit Hours: 3**

Advanced Course

Third Year

USNA 0050 - Drill/Laboratory Credit Hours: 0

USNA 2060 - Naval Operations Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2070 - Naval Ships Systems II Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2150 - Evolution of Warfare Credit Hours: 3*
USNA 2170 - Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare Credit Hours: 3**

Fourth Year

USNA 0070 - Drill/Laboratory Credit Hours: 0

USNA 2050 - Navigation Credit Hours: 3
USNA 2150 - Evolution of Warfare Credit Hours: 3*
USNA 2170 - Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare Credit Hours: 3**
USNA 7190 - Naval Leadership and Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Supplemental Courses

In addition, the NROTC midshipman must complete the following courses to ensure minimum acceptable standards for commissioning:

one course in computer science.
one approved course in political science/international affairs.
two approved courses in English and writing assessment.

Footnotes

Note: In order to receive a commission, individuals must also meet academic and military retention standards.

Naval uniforms will be issued only to students that are part of the NROTC program.

Students must register for the Naval Science course and corresponding lab.

* Spring term odd-numbered years.

** Spring term even-numbered years.