Aerospace Studies

Professor:听Lieutenant Colonel Hayley L. Hartstein听(颁丑补颈谤)

Assistant Professors:听Captain Austin S. Bullock, Captain Scott A. Reilly, Technical Sergeant Jessica G. Waller

听is a four-year program that develops cadets into leaders of character and prepares them for commissioning into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. In tandem with fulfilling their degree requirements, cadets cultivate both physical and leadership capabilities essential for various career paths upon graduation.

AFROTC offers many exciting opportunities both during the school year and over the summer. Cadets can earn their private pilot鈥檚 license, get their parachute wings with the Air Force Academy Freefall program, intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, spend a semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy as an exchange student, tour Air Force bases, and travel the world through programs funded by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

AFROTC is a four-year, 16-unit program divided into the General Military Course and the Professional Officer Course:

General Military Course (GMC):听In the first two years, cadets attend classes and leadership laboratories focusing on DAF history, customs, and leadership principles.
Field Training (FT):听The summer between the sophomore and junior years, cadets participate in a rigorous 3-week 鈥渂ootcamp鈥� training program at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. 听Cadets must be contracted before attending Field Training, either through an AFROTC scholarship or by meeting all contracting requirements. Successful completion of Field Training is required to continue in the AFROTC program.
Professional Officer Course (POC):听During the final two years, cadets take on leadership roles within the detachment, mentor junior cadets, and prepare for commissioning as officers. Cadets who have completed Field Training and contracted, but are not already on scholarship, receive the General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) in-college scholarship of $18,000 per year for two years. Contracted cadets commit to a minimum of four years of Active Duty service upon commissioning.

As a 911爆料网 student, you can enroll in AFROTC courses as a crosstown cadet through the 911爆料网 course catalog. These courses are part of the AFROTC program at SJSU, where all Aerospace Studies (AS) classes, Leadership Laboratory (LLAB), and Physical Training (PT) sessions take place, requiring weekly commuting to SJSU for participation.

Aerospace Studies (AS) Classes

AS classes are the academic foundation of the AFROTC curriculum. These courses are taught by trained and experienced military faculty selectively assigned to AFROTC and are designed to provide cadets with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for effective leadership. The 16-unit curriculum is divided as follows:

Freshman (AS100): Department of the Air Force (DAF) Professionalism / Competition and Security (1 unit per fall and spring quarter)
Sophomores (AS200):听Team and Leadership Fundamentals (1 unit per fall and spring quarter)
Juniors (AS300): Leading People and Effective Communication (3 units per fall and spring quarter)
Seniors (AS400): National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty (3 units per fall and spring quarter)

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB)

LLAB is a hands-on, cadet-led training component conducted once a week, typically lasting two hours. It focuses on practical leadership experience, military customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and other activities that prepare cadets for Field Training, leadership roles, and development as future military officers. Upper-class (POC) cadets are responsible for planning and executing LLAB sessions, providing them with valuable leadership experience while mentoring under-class (GMC) cadets. This structure allows cadets to take an active role in training and decision-making, with oversight and guidance from active-duty military professionals.

Physical Training (PT)

PT sessions are conducted twice per week and are designed to improve cadets' physical conditioning, endurance, and overall health. Activities may include running, calisthenics, and other exercises aimed at meeting the physical fitness standards required for commissioning. Regular PT sessions also help build camaraderie and teamwork among cadets.

Scholarships

AFROTC offers competitive scholarships for college students to help fund their education while preparing for commissioning. The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is available to eligible freshmen and sophomores based on academic performance, physical fitness, and leadership potential. Type 1 covers full tuition and fees at any AFROTC-affiliated school, plus a monthly stipend and an annual book allowance, typically awarded to technical majors. Type 2 provides up to $18,000 per year, capped at $9,000 per semester or $6,000 per quarter, with the same stipend and book allowance.

Additionally, cadets who contract and are selected for commissioning but were not previously on scholarship may be eligible to 听the General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA), which currently provides up to $18,000 per year for two years. All AFROTC scholarship recipients must maintain program requirements and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Scholarships are not guaranteed, and the number, type, and value of awards are subject to change; scholarships also 听do not cover room and board. There is no formal application process for ICSP鈥攃adets are evaluated and nominated by AFROTC staff. For more information, students should contact Detachment 045 or visit the official .

Graduate Programs

AFROTC offers cadets various avenues for advanced education and professional development. The Graduate Law Program (GLP) is a two-year pathway for law students, ensuring a position as an Air Force Judge Advocate upon successful completion. For those pursuing medical careers, options include the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), a Department of Defense medical school, and the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP), which supports attendance at civilian medical schools. While on active duty, officers can further their education with tuition assistance covering up to $250 per semester hour, capped at $4,500 annually. Additionally, the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) offers fully funded master's programs in specific subjects aligned with Air Force needs. For more information, students should contact Detachment 045 or visit the official .

Lower-Division Courses

AERO 1A. and B. Heritage and Values

AS100, "Heritage and Values," is a survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications, and organization of the Air Force and Space Force. (1 unit)

AERO 2A. and B. Team and Leadership Fundamentals

AS200, "Team and Leadership Fundamentals," provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment. (1 unit)

Upper-Division Courses

AERO 131A. and B. Leading People and Effective Communication

AS300, "Leading People and Effective Communication," utilizes the student鈥檚 field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. (3听units)

AERO 141A. and B. National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty

AS400, "National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty," is designed for college seniors and provides the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.听(3 units)