Navy & Marine Options to Pursue

Explore pathways to leadership and service with the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval ROTC program at KSU. Whether you aim to become a Navy Commissioned Officer managing sailors or a Marine leading on the front lines, this program combines rigorous academic study with specialized training.

Learn about course schedules, leadership preparation, and the commitments that will set you on a rewarding career path in service to your country.

Navy Option Course Schedule Marine Option Course Schedule

Navy Option

Join the Navy and go to college at the same time! Enjoy a normal college life, with a few extra commitments, and be able to focus on your studies before starting a career in the Navy. Through this, you will enter the Navy as a Commissioned Officer. A Commissioned Officer is a member of the Navy who has a degree from a 4-year college or university and who has gone through Officer Development. Newly Commissioned Officers have responsibilities like taking charge of a division of 50 sailors. Your career path can potentially put you in charge of an entire ship.

Through NROTC, you enter the Navy Reserve while you’re still in college while living college student. Your commitment while you’re still in school includes twice-weekly drill periods, physical training, community service opportunities, summer training aboard ships. These activities will help prepare you for your future role as a leader in the Navy.

Course Schedule

Freshman

  • This course is an introduction and orientation class designed to give students a broad overview of the roles of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This course also provides an introduction to the structure, terminology, customs, and uniforms of the Navy and Marine Corps.
  • This course surveys U.S. Naval history from its European origin to the present with emphasis on major developments and the geographical forces shaping these developments. The course also covers present day concerns on seapower and maritime affairs, including the economic and political issues of maritime commerce, the law of the sea, and the rise and decline of the Soviet Navy.

Sophomore

  • Survey of managerial functions, communication, and major theories of leadership and motivation applied to the Navy organization. The course culminates with focus on naval core values.
  • This course develops and broadens the student’s understanding of basic piloting and the laws of vessel operations by applying the fundamentals of navigation at sea.

Junior

  • This course develops and broadens the student’s understanding of basic engineering concepts and principles as applied to naval weapon systems, with a focus on sensors and weapon delivery.
  • This course develops and broadens the student’s understanding of basic engineering concepts and principles as applied to naval engineering.

Senior

  • This course develops and broadens the student’s understanding of relative motion, surface ship operations, and naval command, control, and communications.
  • Study of Naval values and ethics to include core values, Navy regulations, and military law.  Duties and responsibilities of a junior naval officer.

Marine Option

Every Marine is a rifleman.

As part of America's expeditionary force, a Marine is a global leader trained to meet operational demands, both on the battlefield and in the classroom. Each Marine is field tested and expected to perform at the highest levels of achievement at ALL times. Marine is not just a title but a commitment to duty, honor, and selfless service to their fellow man.

As a Marine, you will be expected to lead under pressure, handle challenging decisions, and position yourself as an example to others. The Marine Platoon at the Naval ROTC unit at Kennesaw State is designed to prepare officers who can lead Marines in order to accomplish these tasks. For more information visit NROTC Atlanta Marines.

Course Schedule

Freshman

  • This course is an introduction and orientation class designed to give students a broad overview of the roles of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This course also provides an introduction to the structure, terminology, customs, and uniforms of the Navy and Marine Corps.
  • This course surveys U.S. Naval history from its European origin to the present with emphasis on major developments and the geographical forces shaping these developments. The course also covers present day concerns on seapower and maritime affairs, including the economic and political issues of maritime commerce, the law of the sea, and the rise and decline of the Soviet Navy.

Sophomore

  • Survey of managerial functions, communication, and major theories of leadership and motivation applied to the Navy organization. The course culminates with focus on naval core values.

Junior

  • A historical exploration of warfare practiced by great nations. Selected campaigns are studied with emphasis on leadership, evolution of tactics, weaponry, and principles of war.

Senior

  • A historical exploration of warfare practice by great nations. Selected campaigns are studied with emphasis on leadership, evolution of tactics, and principles of war.
  • NS 4322: Naval Leadership and Ethics