Academics Home :: Academics :: USNA Skip to footer site map USNA Academics Academics Home Academics Home Provost Academic Facilities Academic Resources Calendars & Events Candidate Information Faculty Information Majors & Courses Midshipman Resources Special Programs USNA Registrar's Office (external link) Top Links APAA Calendar Deans, Directors and Department Chairs Academic Term Calendars Course Catalog Faculty Resources Schools, Divisions and Departments Master Academic Plan USNA Strategic Plan Provost Suggestion Box Top Links APAA Calendar Deans, Directors and Department Chairs Academic Term Calendars Course Catalog Faculty Resources Schools, Divisions and Departments Master Academic Plan USNA Strategic Plan Provost Suggestion Box Academics Academics see our HR site for academic position openings About the Academic Program To prepare midshipmen as Naval officers, the Naval Academy’s curriculum blends professional subjects with required and elective courses Our curriculum has three basic elements: Core requirements in engineering, natural sciences, the humanities and social sciences, to ensure that graduates are able to think critically, Core academic courses and practical training to teach the leadership and professional skills required of Navy and Marine Corps officers An academic major that permits a midshipman to explore a discipline in some depth and prepare for graduate level work. Top Links APAA Calendar Deans, Directors and Department Chairs Academic Term Calendars Course Catalog Faculty Resources Schools, Divisions and Departments Master Academic Plan USNA Strategic Plan Provost Suggestion Box This is an official U.S. Navy Web Site . URL: Page Last Updated: 2025-07-22