Marine Option Curriculum
Marine option midshipmen are required to complete the following courses in addition to the requirements for their degree program:
Naval Science Courses
Freshman Year
- OTP NS 103 Introduction to Naval Science (Fall Semester)
- OTP NS 111/112 Naval Science Laboratory (attendance mandatory both semesters)
Sophomore Year
- OTP NS 104 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (Fall Semester)
- OTP NS 203 Leadership and Management (Fall Semester)
- OTP NS 330 Evolution of Warfare (Spring Semester either sophomore or junior year)
- OTP NS 410 Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (Spring Semester either sophomore or junior year)
- OTP NS 211/212 Naval Science Laboratory (attendance mandatory both semesters)
Junior Year
- OTP NS 330 Evolution of Warfare (Spring Semester either sophomore or junior year)
- OTP NS 410 Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (Spring Semester either sophomore or junior year)
- OTP NS 311/312 Naval Science Laboratory (attendance mandatory both semesters)
Senior Year
- OTP NS 404 Leadership and Ethics (Spring Semester)
- OTP NS 411/412 Naval Science Laboratory (attendance mandatory both semesters)
Other Required Courses
American History / National Security Policy Course
All students must complete one course that focuses on U.S. military history, world military history, U.S. National Security policy, or a combination of these topics.
Note: Marine option is not available to Northeastern University students.