Naval Science

The Naval Science curriculum is designed to provide an academic foundation for service in the Navy or Marine Corps. Topics covered range from introductions to the functions, organization, and operations of the Naval service to navigation and the history of warfare. Naval Science (NSC) courses may be of interest to students who want to learn more before deciding to join the Naval service, who are interested in military history and operations, or who want to explore topics in leadership from the perspective of the Naval officer.

Courses and Minor for non-NROTC Students

Naval Sciences (NSC) courses are open to all GW students; enrollment in the NROTC program is not required. In addition, all GW students are eligible to pursue the minor in naval science.

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program

For students currently enrolled in or interested in joining the NROTC program, information concerning enrollment and scholarships, as well as additional information concerning academic program requirements, is available on the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps website.

Admissions

Visit the NROTC website for admissions information.

Minor in Naval Science

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

Non-NROTC students—18 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.

NROTC program students—Marine midshipmen: 18 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 6 credits in branch-specific courses; Navy midshipmen: 24 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 12 credits in branch-specific courses*.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Requirements for non-NROTC students
Required courses
NSC 1051	Introduction to Naval Science
NSC 2126	Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
NSC 2175	Leadership and Management
NSC 4176W	Leadership and Ethics
Electives
At least 6 credits (two course) selected from the following:
NSC 1052	Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering)
NSC 2125	Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons)
NSC 2150	Navigation
NSC 2151	Naval Operations and Seamanship
NSC 2160	Evolution of Warfare
NSC 2190	Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required for NROTC students (Marine and Navy options)
Required courses for all midshipmen
NSC 1051	Introduction to Naval Science
NSC 2126	Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
NSC 2175	Leadership and Management
NSC 4176W	Leadership and Ethics
Required branch-specific courses, Marine option
NSC 2160	Evolution of Warfare
NSC 2190	Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Required branch-specific courses, Navy option
NSC 1052	Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering)
NSC 2125	Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons)
NSC 2150	Navigation
NSC 2151	Naval Operations and Seamanship

 *Marine and Navy midshipmen have academic requirements for the NROTC program in addition to those required for the minor. Additional information is available on the NROTC website.