Military Science (Army ROTC)
Northwest has a cross-enrollment agreement with the Department of Military Science at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Northwest students can enroll in Army ROTC for Northwest credit and take the courses either at Northwest or at Missouri Western State University. Any student can take military science courses for elective credit. Eligible students can contract with the program to pursue a commission as a second lieutenant in the active U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The Military Science program offers several two-, three-, and four-year scholarships that pay for full tuition, fees, and books. The Military Science Battalion office located at Missouri Western State University can be reached toll free at (800) 647-2881 and at Northwest Missouri State University at (660) 562-1799. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences houses the Northwest faculty liaison to the Military Science program. Contact the Northwest faculty liaison at (660) 562-1290 for information on Military Science programs and scholarships.