Curriculum

Required Courses for Navy Scholarship:

Calculus and Physics:

Navy Option scholarship students are required to complete course sequences in calculus and physics equivalent to at least six semester hours in each area. It is expected that calculus and physics are completed at the university at which the student is enrolled (host university or cross-town school). The calculus sequence shall include material through differential and integral calculus of one real variable.  The physics sequence shall be calculus-based and, at a minimum, cover the traditional topics of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. All other classical physics topics should be covered as appropriate to meet the time requirement. Students shall include appropriate laboratory classes in completing the physics requirement. Students shall complete calculus by the end of the second year of Naval Science (normally the sophomore year) and shall complete physics by the end of the third year of Naval Science (normally the junior year).

American History/National Security Policy:

These courses shall focus on U.S. military history, world military history, U.S. National Security policy, or combinations of these topics.

World Culture and Regional Studies Courses:

These courses must have a cultural emphasis on regions of interest to the Navy. This academic requirement is designed to expand our future officer corps’ awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity to world cultures and peoples. Foreign language courses that do not provide instruction on culture are insufficient to meet this requirement.

English Courses:

These courses, which total six semester-hours or equivalent, must concentrate on the areas of grammar and composition and require significant student writings.

Naval Science (hosted by Boston University):

• Introduction to Naval Science
• Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
• Leadership and Management
• Navigation
• Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering)
• Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons)
• Naval Operations and Seamanship
• Leadership and Ethics

Required Courses for Navy College Program/Advanced Standing:

Mathematics:

Must be at the level of college algebra or higher.

Physical Science:

The physical science requirement can be met by completing a one-year sequence, or two courses, in an area of physical science. Students shall include appropriate laboratory classes in completing the science requirement. Physical science subjects include chemistry, physics, earth science, astronomy, geology, agrophysics, soil science, geomorphology, geophysics, physical geography, seismology, meteorology, and oceanography.

American History/National Security Policy (see above)

World Culture and Regional Studies Courses (see above)

English Courses (see above)

Naval Science (hosted by Boston University):

• Introduction to Naval Science
• Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
• Leadership and Management
• Navigation
• Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering)
• Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons)
• Naval Operations and Seamanship
• Leadership and Ethics

Required Courses for Nurse Scholarship:

Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) is required of all Nurse-option students. These students should start the licensing process approximately two to three months prior to graduation. All Nurse-Option students have approximately 45 days after graduation to successfully complete the NCLEX.

English Courses (see above)

World Culture and Regional Studies Courses (see above)

Naval Science (hosted by Boston University):

• Introduction to Naval Science
• Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
• Leadership and Management
• Leadership and Ethics