| COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
| XH201 | FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEL PROGRAM | 2024 | 1 | Systems Engineering | 0.5 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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| This course further develops cadets in each of the four programs: Academic, Military, Physical, Character to prepare them for future leadership opportunities at USMA and to compete for post-graduate scholarship opportunities. This approach is accomplished through a series of meetings that focus on mentorship, research opportunities, written and oral communication skill development, and leadership development. Although this course has no pre- or co-requisites, it reinforces XH102 and focuses on improving cadets' interviewing, writing, testing, and research skills. Cadets will have classes on topics such as speed reading, test preparation strategies, resume development, and interview skills to enhance their personal and professional goals. Additionally, this course will seek opportunities for the cadets to participate in experiential learning trips to various national labs. A final pass/no-credit grade determination is recorded on the cadet transcript. | |||||||||
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| By invitation only, managed by the Excel Scholars faculty. | |||||||||
| AYT | #SECT/SIZE | CPBLTY | ENRLD | WAIT | SEATS | CLOSED | DETAILS | ||
| 2025 - 1 | 6 | 18 | 108 | 38 | 0 | 70 | N | Hours | |
| 2026 - 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | N | Hours | |
| 2027 - 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | N | Hours | |
| COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
| XH201 | FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEL PROGRAM | 2023 | 1 | Systems Engineering | 0.5 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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| This course introduces cadets to the Excel Scholars program and provides a structured approach to developing cadets in each of the four domains: Academic, Military, Physical, Character in order to prepare them for future leadership opportunities at USMA and to compete for postgraduate scholarship opportunities. This approach is accomplished through a series of meetings that focus on mentorship, research opportunities, written and oral communication skill development, and leadership development. Specifically, this course will focus on improving cadets' interviewing, writing, testing, and research skills. This course will also seek opportunities to participate in experiential learning trips to leading think tanks. A two-page reflective essay is completed by the course's end as well as completion of the Truman Scholarship application. A final pass/no-credit grade determination is recorded on the cadet transcript. *This is a pilot course and will need review by the Curriculum Committee in AY23.* | |||||||||
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| By invitation only, managed by the Excel Scholars faculty. | |||||||||
| COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
| XH201 | FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEL PROG I | 2021 | 1 | Systems Engineering | 1.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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| This course introduces cadets to the Excel Scholars program and provides a structured approach to developing cadets in each of the four domains: Academic, Military, Physical, Character in order to prepare them for future leadership opportunities at USMA and to compete for post-graduate scholarship opportunities. This approach is accomplished through a series of meetings that focus on mentorship, research opportunities, written and oral communication skill development, and leadership development. A two-page reflective essay is completed by the course's end as well as completion of the Truman Scholarship application. Additionally, application to the West Point Graduate Scholarship Program will be developed. *This is a pilot course and will need review by the Curriculum Committee in AY22.* | |||||||||
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| By invitation only, managed by the Excel Scholars faculty. | |||||||||