Welcome to the United States Military Academy

To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each

graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to

the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.

USMA Mission

West Point

educates and inspires

adaptive leaders of character

to build

the Army and the Nation’s future.

Academic Vision

Majors in Engineering

Math and ScienceHumanities and Social Sciences

(Each with 8 to 12 Electives)

Army Officer - Bachelor of Science Degree

8 Military Science 7 Physical Education

3 English 4 History 2 Leadership1 Philosophy/Ethics 2-4 Foreign Language*3 Social Sciences1 Law

4 Math 2 Chemistry1 Physical Geography 2 Information Technology2 Physics 3 Engineering Science/Design

The Core

Academic Program

First Year

Chemistry x 2

History x 2

Math x 2

Information Technology

English x 2

Psychology

Fourth Year

Military History x 2

Law

Engineering x 2

Electives in major x 5-8

Third Year

Leadership

International Relations

English

Foreign Language x 2

Information Technology

Engineering x 1

Electives in major x 3-5

Second Year

Physics x 2

Philosophy

Math x 2

Foreign Language x 2

Economics

American Politics

Geography

Physical Education

Military Science

Physical Education

Military Science

Physical Education

Military Science

Physical Education

Military Science

The Academic Curriculum for Bachelor of Science

Academic Development

7

Teaching

Cadet Development

Service

Faculty Development

Rotating Military 55% Civilian Faculty 27% Senior Military 18%

Scholarship

Faculty Blend of Excellence

Is a Teaching Exemplar who …• Teaches with Intellectual Excitement*

– Is a Subject Matter Expert– Is Highly Organized– Communicates with Clarity and Precision– Is Engaging in the Classroom

• Develops Interpersonal Rapport with Cadets– Is Interested in cadets as individuals– Is Interested in cadets’ learning– Is Receptive to students’ preferences about assignments

and policies

* Mastering the Techniques of Teaching, Joseph Lowman, Jossey-Bass; 2 edition (1995)

A Member of the West Point Faculty

Is a Mentor who …• Gets to Know Cadets In and Out of the Classroom

– Academic and professional discussions in and out of class– Mentors through sponsorship, PME2, clubs, sports,

research, academic trips, AIADs, …

• Is Genuinely Interested in Cadet Life– Be an Academic Officer in Charge (AOC)– Be a Company Academic Counselor (CAC)– Be a TAC-for-a-Day– Attend sporting events, Sandhurst competition, …

• Sets the right example for cadets in ALL venues– Classrooms, sports fields, social settings

A Member of the West Point Faculty

Is Service Oriented and …• Engages in Service for the Department & Academy

– Course and/or program administration– Departmental additional duties– In some cases, participate in Academy governance

• Engages in Service for the Army & DoD– Bring professionalism to funeral, escort, and other duties– If appropriate, apply your discipline for the Army

• Looks to Engage in Service to the Discipline– Review professional papers for conferences or journals– Support professional societies

A Member of the West Point Faculty

Is a Scholar who …• Engages in Scholarly Activities

– In the discipline and/or education– Relevant to the Army– Appropriate to the Academic Rank

• Uses Experience Gained– To bring relevant content into courses– To be mentally agile in the classroom

• Shares Scholarship with Others– By mentoring cadets in research – By publishing work and/or formally presenting it

A Member of the West Point Faculty

Is an important member of the community who• Takes time to involve self and family in the

wonderful community here• Takes time to update/maintain personal readiness

– Physical fitness– Dental, PHA, Immunizations, vision, hearing, etc– Personal and Family well being

A Member of the West Point Faculty

• Have a passion for teaching• Focus on developing leaders for

our country• Model standards• Be a team player and work together• Respect the diversity each of us brings to the mission• Be committed to personal, professional and

organizational excellence• Take care of yourself / Seek balance / Have fun!

My Expectations of You