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Mission Statement

The mission of the Military Science Department is to develop future leaders for the United State 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 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

Lorenzo Smith, Chairperson
David John, Scholarship and Executive Officer, Property Officer
Missy Carey, Human Resource Administrator, Logistical Support Specialist

Allen, J.; Stokes, T.

Department Telephone: 217.581.5944

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