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DEVELOPING INTELLECTS, LEADERS AND LIFETIME SUPPORTERS

DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

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You can get a good education at any college or university. At the United States Air Force Academy, we broaden your horizons, galvanize your character, and help you pave the way to an exciting career. Here, a world-class education is just the beginning.

With 20 different departments and a broad core curriculum, cadets can be certain they’ll find an area of study that interests and challenges them. Browse the list below to discover more information on each department.

Basic Sciences Division

  • Biology

    Cadets study different facets of biology within our molecular biology lab, life sciences research center, aerospace physiology lab, genetics lab, cadaver lab and greenhouse.

    Learn about the Department of Biology
  • Chemistry

    Provides a curriculum for cadets interested in chemistry, biochemical chemistry, or engineering chemistry to pursue positions in research, development, graduate school, or medical/dental school.

    Learn about the Department of Chemistry
  • Mathematical Sciences

    Offers an education in problem solving, analytical reasoning, and technical communication skills that allow cadets to tackle the complex operational, managerial, and technical problems that routinely challenge Air Force officers.

    Learn about the Department of Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics And Meteorology

    Helps cadets become great thinkers, to understand the laws and equations behind the devices that enable our modern technological society, and to develop real-world solutions to enhance the capabilities of the Air Force and Department of Defense.

    Learn about the Department of Physics And Meteorology

Engineering Division

Humanities Division

  • Department Of Languages And Cultures

    The Department of Languages and Cultures develops leaders of character with global perspective through world class language and culture education.

    Learn about the Department of Department Of Languages And Cultures
  • English & Fine Arts

    Leaders throughout history have used their skills as readers, thinkers, and communicators to effect change. Our department is committed to improving the reading, writing, and speaking skills of all cadets.

    Learn about the Department of English & Fine Arts
  • History

    Teaches history for the profession of arms and provides a natural forum for the discussion of great leaders, past and present, insights that are invaluable to any future leader of this country.

    Learn about the Department of History
  • Philosophy

    Guides cadets to undertake their study of philosophy and religion as part of a life of energetic inquiry aimed at developing the virtues appropriate to a leader of character.

    Learn about the Department of Philosophy

Social Sciences Division