Military Science
The military science program is open to both male and female students who desire to earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or Army National Guard upon graduation. Students enrolled in the ROTC program receive instruction in the fundamentals of leadership with emphasis on self-discipline, integrity, confidence and responsibility. This enables the student to evaluate situations, make decisions, and develop those attributes considered essential to a leader in either the civilian or military community. Freshmen and sophomores incur no obligation to the U.S. Army by enrolling in the ROTC program. Classes for freshmen and sophomores are held at Mercyhurst; junior and seniors attend classes at Gannon University. Military science classes are free of charge to all full-time students who earn academic credits that may be applied toward graduation requirements. Up to six of the academic credits earned through ROTC courses may be applied to the 123 credits needed for graduation from Mercyhurst College.