Introduction to Military Careers
Course Description:
Do you really understand how the military works or what it can do for you? The military offers far more career diversity than most people imagine. You will learn about the five military branches – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines Corps, and Navy – and examine which jobs you might like to pursue. From aviation to medicine, to law enforcement, the military can be an outstanding place to achieve your dreams in a supportive and well-structured environment. You may have dreams of accomplishing an epic flyby as the best of the best naval aviators; becoming an elite member of a Special Forces unit so you can take down the world’s most dangerous terrorists; or becoming the first person to walk on Mars successfully. The military is certainly a place to fulfill these dreams. In this course, you will explore the 12 service branches of the United States military.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Introduction to Military Careers | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Exploration of Public Service Careers | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | eDynamic Learning | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education, Michigan K-12 Social Studies Standards | ||||||||||
| Alignment Document : | https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ13bfKk0CRxW9HSmJqYrcFGvqX56az1JndVrivLmWL40WrzLcFi0tjGGKNDBGcYATdwOLReoKtZ8Nd/pub | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Semester | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : 15001 |
|
How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/ |
|---|---|
| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Identify the unique mission of each branch of the U.S. military
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic history of each branch, including some of its major successes
- Explain how the military fits within the U.S. government
- Discuss the requirements for active duty and part-time duty military service and
- Demonstrate understanding of the differences
- Demonstrate understanding of the two different career paths that military personnel can take in aviation
- Identify and describe the responsibilities of each type of aviator
- Describe the four types of aviation support career paths
- Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aviators and aviation support careers
- Identify the differences between logistics, supply, and transportation careers
- Demonstrate understanding of the role of logistics to the success of military campaigns
- Discuss how logistics, supply, and transportation work together to aid soldiers and missions
- Recognize how logistics and supply careers affect every part of a soldier’s life
- Describe the career tracks available in military law
- Demonstrate understanding of how the military legal environment differs from the civilian one
- Identify some of the types of law that military lawyers practice on a regular basis
- Recognize how all of the career tracks fit together
- Identify the different types of combat operations careers available in the military
- Demonstrate understanding of the differences between the types of jobs
- Explain why the Marines have a different combat readiness program
- Discuss the training differences between special operations combat soldiers and more traditional combat careers
- Identify the skills necessary to be a part of the information technology division of the military
- Discuss how signal specialists maintain communication throughout the military and why their roles are essential
- Demonstrate understanding of what people with military intelligence careers do
- Describe the role of civil engineers in the military
- Demonstrate understanding of the role of business administration and human resources careers in the military
- Explain how public affairs careers help shape the way that the public understands the military
- Describe how military music careers work and the opportunities that come with them
- Identify how a chaplain helps soldiers and military families
- Discuss how culinary services support the lives of military personnel
- Identify the three types of medical careers the military offers
- Describe the responsibilities of military-specific medical fields
- Demonstrate understanding of how the different medical careers work together to serve soldiers
- Discuss the diversity of skills and interests that military medical careers attract
Additional Cost Description:
None
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...
NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Fourth Edition (2025)
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| A4: Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A5: Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A6: Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A7: The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A8: Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A1: A course overview and syllabus are included in the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A2: Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A3: The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| B1: The course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B2: Where applicable, the course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B3: Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B4: Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned with the content delivered. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B5: The course content and supporting materials reflect different perspectives and provide non-stereotypical forms of representation. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B6: The course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, Open Education Resources “[OER])” that support course content standards are accurate and current. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B7: The course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B8: Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B9: Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| C1: The course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C2: The course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C3: The course is organized by units and lessons arranged in a logical sequence. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C4: The course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C5: The course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C6: The course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C7: The course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C8: The course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C9: Course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| D1: Learner assessments align with stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D2: Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward understanding of content. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D3: Assessment practices provide frequent and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D4: Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D5: Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| E1: Course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E2: The course design facilitates readability. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E3: The course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the variable needs of learners, following Universal Design for Learning principles. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E4: Multimedia in the course is easy to use. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E5: Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| F1: All technologies and tools included for use as part of the course ensure that learner privacy is protected in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable law. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F2: The course tools further the learning objectives and course competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F3: The course technology allows for customization and personalization. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F4: The course operates within a platform to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F5: Courses utilize emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience, prioritizing learners and outcomes. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| G1: The course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G2: The course is regularly reviewed to ensure that the course is current and relevant. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G3: The course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. | Pilot: Review Pending |
Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review:
06/30/2026
Unit 1:Welcome to the Military
Unit 2: Military Aviation Careers
Unit 3: Logistics, Supply, & Transportation Careers in the Military
Unit 4: Law & Order in a Uniform
Unit 5: Boots on the Ground: Combat Operations Careers
Unit 6: Military Brains: Technology, Engineering, Intelligence
Unit 7: Military Behind the Scenes
Unit 8: Private Practice or General Practice?: Military Medical Services
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 08/14/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 08/21/2026 | 01/08/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 08/28/2026 | 01/15/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 01/22/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/09/2026 | 09/25/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 10/09/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 11/06/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/15/2027 | 01/01/2027 | 05/21/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/22/2027 | 01/08/2027 | 05/28/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 01/29/2027 | 01/15/2027 | 06/04/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/05/2027 | 01/22/2027 | 06/11/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/12/2027 | 01/29/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/19/2027 | 02/05/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 02/26/2027 | 02/12/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 02/19/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/12/2027 | 02/26/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 | |
| Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 | 07/01/2026 | 03/19/2027 | 03/05/2027 | 06/18/2027 | 100 | $370 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
| Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. | Semester | 04/01/2026 | 03/05/2027 |
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.
Ensure that your school or district network and device administrator establishes network access permissions or exceptions for online resources relevant to the course in which you are choosing to enroll. Ref., Michigan Virtual Course Allow List
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements.