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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION

Aeronautics

Supports cadets, the Air Force, and the world through studies in aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion, aircraft structures, and experimental methods.
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Astronautics

Cadets design and build rockets and missiles, communications satellites, space navigational systems, space vehicles, and other assets that contribute to our national economy and security.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering

Prepares cadets for careers as civil engineers, which design, build, and sustainably maintain the physical infrastructure of the largest weapons platform in the Air Force inventory—the Air Force Installation.
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Computer & Cyber Sciences

Helps cadets develop computer-based skills and abilities that can be applied in all Air Force career fields.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Provides cadets with the hardware and software skills to design, develop, and analyze modern electronic, communications, and computer systems.
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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a broad-based and flexible program, allowing cadets to focus in many important disciplines, such as structures, materials, thermal-fluid systems, and dynamic/mechatronic systems.
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Systems Engineering Program

Develops officers who are prepared to address the complex engineering and management challenges presented by modern systems design, development, and operation.
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HUMANITIES DIVISION

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.
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Foreign Languages & International Programs

The Department of Foreign Languages & International Programs develops leaders of character with global perspective through world class language and culture education.
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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.
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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.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION

Behavioral Sciences & Leadership

Provides a scientific foundation for understanding human behavior across multiple domains using Psychology, Sociology, Human Factors Engineering, and Leadership disciplines.
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Economics & Geosciences

Providing structures, principles, frameworks, and techniques to assess the world and our relationships within it.
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Law

Cadets develop analytical skills and build expertise in the study of law and its role and function in both American society and the international community.
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Management

From accounting to marketing to human resource management, our department develops the skills cadets need to be critical thinkers for today’s dynamic, technologically complex, global environment.
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Military & Strategic Studies

Prepares cadets to think strategically and creatively in order to lead and operate across the spectrum of conflict throughout the globe.
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Political Science

Prepares cadets to comprehend domestic and international political events by examining political theories and ideologies, international relations, American politics, international security, defense decision-making, and more.
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