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Members of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™ ROTC detachment march.

Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

The University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ aerospace studies and Air Force ROTC program has been building leaders of character since 1948, ultimately preparing students to commission as Second Lieutenants with the Air Force and enter active duty after graduation.

Why Study Aerospace Studies at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½?

Our program boasts a first-class training facility and consistently ranks among the highest in the nation. We will develop your leadership, time management and communication skills while challenging you to balance your academic workload with Air Force ROTC requirements. You will be prepared to lead in the Air Force and your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ after graduating from St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

Preparing You to Lead

  • Course Requirements
  • Four-Year Plan
  • Degrees Awarded
  • Course Requirements

    Cadets study a field of their choice while learning leadership skills necessary to be an officer in the Air Force. The four core areas of our curriculum center around aerospace classes, leadership lab, physical training and field training.

    Four-Year Plan

    You will complete degree requirements in your major area of choice along with the following classes each year.

    • First year – Heritage and Values
    • Sophomore year – Team and Leadership Fundamentals
    • Junior year – Leading People and Effective Communication
    • Senior year – National Security and Leadership Responsibilities

    Degrees Awarded

    Minor in Aerospace Studies

    Course Requirements

    Course Requirements

    Cadets study a field of their choice while learning leadership skills necessary to be an officer in the Air Force. The four core areas of our curriculum center around aerospace classes, leadership lab, physical training and field training.

    Four-Year Plan

    Four-Year Plan

    You will complete degree requirements in your major area of choice along with the following classes each year.

    • First year – Heritage and Values
    • Sophomore year – Team and Leadership Fundamentals
    • Junior year – Leading People and Effective Communication
    • Senior year – National Security and Leadership Responsibilities

    Degrees Awarded

    Degrees Awarded

    Minor in Aerospace Studies

    Air Force ROTC cadets talk in front of a F-16 Fighting Falcon jet.

    Career Paths

    Our graduates apply their knowledge, experiences and leadership skills on a daily basis in their work. Here is what they have been up to lately.

    • Pilot
    • Engineer/Scientist
    • Special Tactics Officer
    • Space Operations Officer
    • Combat Systems Officer

    Scholarships

    High school students and current cadets can earn a scholarship through the Air Force and St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

    4 Year Type 1 Scholarship

    The Type 1 Scholarship pays full tuition and fees at any public or private institution with an AFROTC detachment. Recipients receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend. St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ will pay room and board for cadets as well.

    4 Year Type 2 Scholarship

    The Type 2 Scholarship pays up to $18,000 per year in tuition and fees at any public or private institution with an AFROTC detachment. St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ will cover the remainder of your tuition and room and board if selected for this scholarship.

    In College Scholarship

    Cadets may compete for an AFROTC scholarship while they are actively enrolled as current students at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

    Get Involved

    By joining the Detachment 410, you are becoming part of a close-knit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of students and faculty making a difference—something much bigger than all of us.

    AFROTC offers you an opportunity to serve your country and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

    AFROTC allows you to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

    AFROTC provides a structured path to a career after college.

    Take the Next Step​

    best-value-logo-2022-transparent.pngThere is more to learn about St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.

    Faculty with Real Experience

    • Lt Col Leah Meyer

      Lt Col Leah Meyer

      Lieutenant Colonel Meyer, Professor and Chair of Aerospace Studies and Commander of Detachment 410, is dual qualified in Aircraft Maintenance and Contracting, and most recently served as Executive Officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting), Pentagon, Washington D.C.

    • Maj Mitchell Johnson

      Maj Mitchell Johnson

      Major Johnson, Assistant Professor and Operations Officer, is dual qualified in Aircraft Maintenance and Acquisitions Program Management and recently led government oversight of a leading aerospace defense company with a portfolio value of $5.1B in aircraft production contracts.

    • Capt Matthew R. Larson

      Capt Matthew R. Larson

      Captain Larson, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies and Recruiting Officer, is a special operations pilot and recently served as Flight Safety Officer and MC-130J Evaluator Pilot at the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon AFB, NM.

    • Capt Kristina Corcoran

      Capt Kristina Corcoran

      Captain Corcoran, Assistant Professor and Operations Flight Commander, is a Nuclear Missileer Officer where she recently led 15 missile crew officers, as a Flight Commander, in order to ensure the wing maintains combat capable and unit readiness warfighters.