Coordinator: William P. Fox

The Army ROTC program provides basic leadership and military skills training resulting in commission of college graduates as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army, Army Reserve and National Guard. The University of South Carolina is providing an opportunity for FMU students to take part in Army ROTC through a partnership between FMU and Morris College in Sumter. Freshmen and sophomores take the Military Science Class (MSC) 101/102 and MSC 201/202 (Basic Course) courses respectively. These courses incur no military obligation. Qualified juniors and seniors taking Army ROTC who sign contracts receive monthly stipends from $350-$400 based on progression. Juniors attend the National Advanced Leadership Camp the summer between their junior and senior years. Juniors and seniors take MSC 301/302 and MSC 401/402 (Advanced Course) courses, respectively. A weekly two-hour leadership lab is part of both the Basic and Advanced Courses. Advanced Course students must meet a Military History Professional Military Education course requirement as well. Successful completion of the Army ROTC Advanced Course and degree requirements will result in the student being commissioned as an officer.

May count four hours of course credit as electives toward a Francis Marion University degree.