Character Curriculum
 The College also offers students the option of meeting certain General Education requirements by taking courses in its Character Curriculum.
For example, students may elect to substitute Religion 103CC, Biblical Ideals of Character, for the Religion 103, Biblical Survey requirement (see below for the five courses for which such substitutions are possible).
The Character Curriculum of College of the Ozarks is founded on the idea that moral truths can be known and practiced. The virtues that define character—wisdom, justice, prudence, and courage—do not change with time. Genuine character is an inner desire. The ultimate example of character, of course, is found in Jesus Christ; as God become man, Jesus is the pattern for all Christians to follow. Only in Christ are we able to possess the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love. Consequently, faith is our best tool in knowing and practicing those eternal truths that define character.
Students who successfully complete four of the five character classes will receive a notation on their transcripts recognizing their participation in the program. Also, students who participate in the CALL—College of the Ozarks Academy for Lifestyle Leadership—will be required to take at least one course from the Character Curriculum.
The Character Curriculum includes:
- REL 103CC Biblical Ideals of Character (Satisfies the Biblical Survey requirement)
- ENW 133CC Classical Ideals of Character (satisfies the Literature requirement)
- PHI 223CC Medieval/Renaissance Ideals of Character (Satisfies the Philosophy/Fine Arts requirement)
- ENG_ 303WC Reformation/Modern Ideals of Character (Satisfies the College Composition II requirement)
- IDS 313CC American Ideals of Character
Interdisciplinary Major and Minor Programs
Interdisciplinary major and minor programs may be developed by the student in consultation with an academic advisor. This permits the tailoring of special programs beyond the traditional major or minor to meet more specialized and interdisciplinary interests. The student should initiate such a program no later than the end of the sophomore year. Such programs must be approved by the divisional chairs of the academic departments involved. An approved interdisciplinary program is then submitted to the Academic Standards Committee for approval. After reviewing the proposal and formulating its recommendation, the Academic Standards Committee passes the proposal to the Dean of the College for final approval. After final approval, a copy of the interdisciplinary program is submitted to the Registrar’s Office and becomes the student’s requirements for graduation.
Course Hour Requirements for Interdisciplinary Major and Minor Programs
- Total hours for graduation: 125
- General Education Requirements as stated in the catalog
- Credit hour requirements for an Interdisciplinary major:
- Minimum of 36 total hours
- Minimum 18 upper division hours; all participating departments represented
- Credit hour requirements for an Interdisciplinary minor
- Minimum of 18 total hours; all participating departments represented
- Minimum of one upper division course from each participating department
Note: Courses counted toward a major or minor may be used to fulfill the General Education requirements where applicable.
ROTC Program
Through the ROTC program, you can enhance your leadership skills and reinforce your self-confidence. You'll discover untapped talents and strengths by taking part in activities such as rappelling, orienteering, leadership reaction courses and field training in exercises.
In ROTC classes, you'll study subjects like Branches of the Army, Selected Military Operations and Tactical Tasks, Command and Staff Functions, Intelligence and Electronic Warfare, and Military History.
If you're not sure whether ROTC is for you, just remember, you don't have to commit to the program in order to take the first military science class. ROTC provides a common ground that serves as a basis for making friends and for learning how to get along with the folks who come from varied backgrounds - a definite skill needed for everyday living.
ROTC is divided into two elective programs, Basic and Advanced:
Basic Program: Students who enroll in Basic Program courses incur no military service obligation but receive leadership, management and confidence-building instruction that will be of great value in any career field. The primary objective of the Basic Program is to provide college students with an understanding of the United States Army and Army ROTC. Students who complete three Basic Program courses and meet Department of the Army criteria qualify for Advanced Program enrollment. All non-U.S. citizens must have permission before enrolling in any Military Science course.
Advanced Program: Advanced Program courses are restricted to students meeting departmental criteria and who will, upon graduation, accept a commission as an Army officer with a military service obligation. The primary objective of the Advanced Program is to prepare qualified college students for military service as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army, the Army National Guard or the Army Reserve. Students meeting departmental criteria become eligible for Advanced Program courses by:
1. Successfully completing three basic courses (MIL 121, 131, 202, 212).
2. Having prior military service, either active or reserve component.
3. Successfully completing Leader’s Training Course (MIL 235).
Students accepted as cadets in the Advanced Program receive a monthly stipend of up to $500 (tax free) for 10 months of both their Junior and Senior year. Additionally they become eligible for the College’s Patriotic Scholarship. They also attend a five-week summer camp (MIL 325), normally between their Junior and Senior year. While attending, cadets receive a salary equal to one half a lieutenant’s base pay, and have meals and housing provided by the Army. All Advanced Program students and ROTC Scholarship students must participate in a regularly scheduled physical fitness program. Upon completion of the Advanced Program courses, Leader Development and Assessment Course and a bachelor’s degree, students are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. These officers may elect to complete their military service either full-time in the U.S. Army or part-time in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP): The Simultaneous Membership Program allows contracted Army ROTC Advanced Program cadets to be members of the Army National Guard or the Army Reserve, and ROTC cadets at the same time. Under the SMP, cadets hold the grade of sergeant (E-5) in their guard or reserve unit and serve as officer trainees under the watchful eye of a commissioned officer in the unit. As an E-5, they receive approximately $241 per month for attending drills. Additionally, as a contracted ROTC cadet, they receive $350-500 per month tax-free subsistence allowance. Students completing basic and advanced individual training are also eligible for the Army GI Bill which pays $309 per month while enrolled as a full-time college student. A contracted Advanced Program SMP cadet can receive up to $1,050 per month while attending college (in addition to Patriotic Scholarship benefits).
U.S. Army ROTC Scholarships: Two-year and three-year ROTC Scholarships are awarded each year to full-time college students on a best-qualified basis; students need not be enrolled in Military Science classes to compete. These scholarships provide full tuition, pay lab fees, educational fees and book costs, plus a stipend for 10 months of each scholarship funded school year. Students who receive an Army ROTC Scholarship are not eligible for entry into the Simultaneous Membership Program but do incur a military service obligation upon graduation. Students can also apply for the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship which assures part-time service upon commissioning.
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