Curriculum

The classes are taught by active duty Air Force officers in the Cadre, and supplement the courses cadets take toward their bachelor degree. Each one is open to any student at NJIT.  Because communication skills are so important in your career as an Air Force of Space Force Officer, and life in general, communication studies are woven throughout the four your program.    

1st Year - Aerospace Studies 100

Fall - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I (AS 111)
Spring - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II (AS 112)

1 credit
Due to the changing nature of the Air Force and inputs from many AFROTC detachments, the AS100 curriculum has gone through several changes. The most obvious change is that an overall strategy has been introduced to the entire course. With the understanding that a very small portion of the audience is on an AFROTC scholarship and that many are curious, sitting on the fence, or wondering if this is worth the long-term commitment, the curriculum has been crafted to educate students on what the Air Force & Space Force is, what the Air Force & Space Force can offer, and what traits will begin to be cultivated in them so that they may be effective leaders inside or outside the Air Force or Space Force.

AS 100, "Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force," is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.

Great effort has been made to keep the classroom setting from turning into a lecture. Discussion questions, video clips, games, and group projects have been included and though they take a few more minutes to prepare for, the educational dividends will more than reward your effort.  Additionally, effort has been made to write in opportunities where students can work together as small teams in the hope that it will not only enhance the understanding of the lesson and keep the classroom energetic, but also help build relationships among the students that will enhance their overall AFROTC experience. 

2nd Year * - Aerospace Studies 200

Fall - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I (AS 221)
Spring - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II (AS 222)

1 credit
AS 200, "Team and Leadership Fundamentals," focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. 

* Note: This course may be taken at the same time as an AS 100 course.

3rd Year - Aerospace Studies 300

Fall - Leading People and Effective Communication I (AS 333)
Spring - Leading People and Effective Communication II (AS 334)

3 credits
AS 300, "Leading People and Effective Communication," teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.

4th Year - Aerospace Studies 400

Fall - National Security Affairs & Preparation for Active Duty I (AS 443)
Spring - National Security Affairs & Preparation for Active Duty II (AS 444)

3 credits.
AS400, "National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty," is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. 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. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty.

Communication Studies are woven throughout the four year program.