COLLEGE CREDITS FOR Young

Marines

HEAD START TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION

Adams State University in partnership with

RTG & Associates Provides Academic Recognition for Young

Marines

In the following areas:

Community Service-Learning, Leadership,

Character Education, Citizenship, Personal

Financial Management, and History

• College Credit awarded by Adams State University -

state funded public university located in Alamosa, Colorado

• Up to 22 credits awarded towards ASU Associate’s Degree or transferable to college of choice in all states with consent of gaining institution (19 credits in Young Marines curriculum, and 3 in American History for special Veteran based research project)

• Initial ASU Transcript provided to student automatically –

• Recognize Young Marines educational experiences

• Prepare Young Marines for future academic objectives

College Credits for Academic Efforts

• Elevates academic recognition• Provides competitive college admission status (Possible

academic partnership programs with local community/junior colleges)

• Enhances Young Marines academic resume• Lowers net student tuition costs • Accelerates college degree completion • Reinforces commitment to academic achievement• Provides for a motivated Young Marines membership, and

attracts high quality new members

PROGRAM BENEFITS

It all begins here...via

19 of 29 credits to choose from (12 courses identified)

Regionally Accredited

Tuition only $60 per credit

(no fees)

COLLEGE CREDITS

at AdamsState

University

CORE COURSE LISTING: Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness - LEAD 130 2 credits Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ – LEAD 138 2 credits * Personal Financial Management - LEAD 122 2 credits * Character Education - LEAD 124 2 credits * Citizenship - HGP 179 3 credits Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) - LEAD 136 3 credits College Options - ID 179 1 credit American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) - LEAD 128 3 credits Military Historical Staff Ride – LEAD 134 3 credits Exceptional American Leader Research Development Project - LEAD 142 1 credit0PTIONAL Additional/Substitute COURSE LISTING: American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today - HIST 179 3 credits American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * College Options - ID 179 3 credits Note: * Has 10-15 hr Community Service Learning Education Project

Academic Leadership Courses

• Core courses graded by Regt Staff/Mentors• Optional courses graded by ASU/RTG Faculty• American History (has special grading

requirements – read syllabus for additional info– H.S. History Teacher or Guidance Counselor sign.)

• Regimental choice from 19 of 29 credits provided

• HIST 179 course – special credits (3), not part of 19 credits regimental option

Regimental Cadre/Mentors DECIDE how to map the courses to fit their local curriculum

LeadershipCreditMap

College Course

Descriptions

Your Local Curriculum

• LEAD 130 - Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 credits• LEAD 122 – Personal Financial Management – 2 credits

FRESHMAN YEAR

• LEAD 138 – Community Service-Learning – 2 credits• LEAD 120 – American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership – 3 credits

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• LEAD 136 – Basic Leadership Experiences – 3 credits• HGP 179 – Citizenship - 3 credits

JUNIOR YEAR

• LEAD 134 – Military History Staff Ride – 3 credits• HIST 179 - American History and Its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 credits

SENIOR YEAR

EASY AS . . .

YOUNG MARINEAnytime after completing

a course, registers thru RTG website and pays

Adam State University

• Registration quick and easy with ASU

• ASU always open• Successful former Young Marines always eligible for enrollment

with consent of Cadre/Mentor

REGIMENTAL CADRE/MENTOR

Emails student grade report to

ASU professor of record

• On RTG Form• All students on one

grade report• Instructor signed

and dated

PROFESSORReviews grade report

and submits grades for college credit to

Adam State University

• Free transcript provided

automatically• Additional transcripts

available upon request

1 2 3

Banks/Credit Unions Support

“Personal Finance” (NEFE) Courses

Civic Leaders SponsorCitizenship Courses

Business Leaders SupportMilitary Staff Rides

Churches SponsorCharacter Education

Courses

Funding Options for Young Marines

Local Area, State & National Grants – Scholarships

Community FundraisingPartnership with

Marine Corps League

Alumni Networks

TESTIMONIAL

“RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!”“Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.”

“…nothing but positive responses from parents.”“…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “

“…helping students prepare for their future.”“Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.”

Terry L. Webster, Lt. Col, USAF (retired)Senior Aerospace Science InstructorMarch, 2010

CONTACT US

Bob GreenePresident/Founder

bobgreene2007@gmail.comTel: 720.837.7926

Go to this link:

http://www.leadershipcredit.info/young-marines/