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Department of Military Science/Programs and Policies

Mission Statement
The mission of the Military Science Department is to develop future leaders for the United States Army, as well as graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to government and business organizations and to continue life-long learning in a changing and diverse world.  The Military Science Department places highest priority on leadership training.  Our skills provide real world applications that the business market seeks from our future leaders. 

The Department of Military Science offers the Military Science Minor.

Application Criteria for Illinois State Tuition Assistance To apply for Illinois State Tuition Assistance in the Department of Military Science, a student must:

1. Meet all academic requirements to be a full-time student of EIU, and be eligible to meet all commissioning requirements upon graduation and completion of Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
3. Be an Illinois resident

Students can contact the Military Science Scholarship Officer at  217/581-5944 or can request an application on our web site http://www.eiu.edu/~armyrotc/.

Department Faculty

Stephen Knotts, Chairperson/Professor of Military Science
John Boxrucker, Senior Military Instructor
Thomas Taylor, Enrollment Officer
Anthony Hoh, Military Science Instructor
Angie Ison, Military Science Instructor
Kenneth Webber, Supply Technician
Ousmane Djitteye, Human Resource Associate
Yun Sanders, Administrative Assistant 

Department Telephone: 217.581.5944

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