Major Guidance Page - DO NOT PUBLISH ON PROD

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Aeronautical Engineering

Major

X is the study of nearly every aspect of problem Y, challenge Z, and issue 7. Cadets majoring in X will be exposed to these specific experiences that prepare them to impact the future of aspects A, B, and C. This major is XYZ accredited.

At West Point, studying X is more than the study of A, B, and C. Specific unique aspects of the program and specific capabilities are available to cadets that prepare them to lead in their field in X way and to impact the world in Y way. 

 

Opportunities in the Army
  • Awesome Job 1 with description
  • Awesome Job 2 with description
  • Awesome Job 3 with description
Opportunities in the Private Sector
  • Awesome Job 1 with description
  • Awesome Job 2 with description
  • Awesome Job 3 with description

 

Connect with Us

  • Link to program-specific social media, not department-specific
  • Link to department-generated video, not externally produced videos.
  • Link to program-specific, department-generated podcast, not externally produced, related podcasts.

 

Interested Cadets

  • Contact a Department of X Academic Counselor
  • Learn more about this program (password-protected)

 

 


GUIDANCE

  • Introduction:
    • Why should I study X? Why should I study X at WP?
    • Problems to be solved / Impact / why it matters​
  • What can I do with this major?
    • Applications​
      • Within the Army​
      • In private sector​
  • Possible to include?​
    • Graduate profiles
    • Quotes from students​/alumni
  • Conditional Subjects​
    • Lab Component​
    • Rankings​
    • Research/Lab Facilities​
    • Podcasts/Videos​
    • For DFL: languages/majors/minors/dual  - or courses​
  • Standardized on all
  • Contact (CTS)
    • Link to SharePoint
    • Email for CAC or program director
  • Follow (CTS)
    • Social Media (Social Card? W/podcast link?)
    • Podcasts
       
  • Subjects to Exclude​
    • Mission statement​
    • Courses/Curriculum Overview/Program of Study/Areas of Inquiry (move to courses?)​
    • External Links – Outdated/risk of breaking​
    • Related minors (on SharePoint?)

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Change Courses to ​

  • Curriculum Overview?​
  • Program of Study?​

To include a brief overview:​

  • What will I study / can I / expect?​
  • Competencies/activities​
  • Interdisciplinary / Additional subjects
  • Honors  or Thesis track?
  • Lab component?

 

 

Required Courses

 

Sample Electives

Accordion content.

 

Learn More

  • Link to full curriculum
  • Meet the program faculty

Guidance:

  • Conditional Subjects to standardize​
    • Areas of Inquiry​
    • Threads​
    • Concentrations​
    • Depth Options​
    • Tracks​
    • Stems​
    • Field?​
  • Subjects to Exclude​
    • Graduation Requirements?​
    • Required Toolbox​
    • Core Courses​
    • Integrative​
    • Capstone?​
    • Thesis Track?​
    • Complementary Support​
    • Sample Schedules​
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Experiences that are unique to West Point

 

Clubs

List of clubs with links to club pages

Internships

Semi-evergreen list of internships with link to internships page

Honor Societies

Could move this to Clubs and Activities

Research

Research examples with links to centers/research groups/facilities/etc.

Semester Abroad

Link to Semester Abroad page

To standardize? And utilize primary page​

  • Semester abroad​
  • Immersion Opportunities​
  • Study abroad​
  • Spring Immersion

Guidance

  • Conditional Subjects ​
    • Guest Speakers​
    • Trip Sections?​
    • Journals/Publications​
    • Scholarships​
    • Awards​
    • Symposia /Conferences​
    • Research Opportunities? Or under Centers?​
    • MIADs​
    • Specific Honor Societies​
  • Subjects to Exclude​
    • Certifications?​
    • Projects Day​

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X is accredited by this presitigious external society. This is why that matters to you as a prospective cadet. Learn more about accreditation at West Point.

Program Educational Objectives

 

Student Outcomes


Guidance

  • Conditional Subjects ​
    • Enrollment and/or graduation Data (should this be on all?) ​
    • Introduction/Overview (maybe why it matters?)​
    • About ABET (link to accreditation?)​
    • Date of Accreditation (link to accreditation?)

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