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Welcome to the
United States Military Academy
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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
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West Point
educates and inspires
adaptive leaders of character
to build
the Army and the Nation’s future.
Academic Vision
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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
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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
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Teaching
Cadet Development
Service
Faculty Development
Rotating Military 55% Civilian Faculty 27% Senior Military 18%
Scholarship
Faculty Blend of Excellence
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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