Benefits of the One Subject Plan

One great advantage of the One Subject Plan is that cadets are not torn between conflicting academic demands. They are accountable to one teacher - a teacher who makes sure that they always put forth effort and make consistent progress.

The One Subject Plan immerses students completely in each of their subjects. They take only one course at a time, focusing all their attention on that one area for seven weeks, before moving on to the next course. As a result, students gain a firmer grasp of difficult subjects and retain more of what they have learned.

What's more, the One Subject Plan gives teachers greater freedom to work with their students during the course of each day, rather than having to cover material in small doses and in competition with other academic interests.

In subjects that a cadet especially enjoys, the One Subject Plan allows him to pursue learning in greater depth. For less favorite subjects, the cadet is challenged to bear down for a few weeks and study it anyway, perhaps discovering that it's more interesting than he first thought. Regardless, he can't just coast through essential subjects without putting in appopriate effort.

The cadet also learns how to focus on one subject for up to two hours or more in the evening, to study that one topic as thoroughly as he will have to when he goes to college. Acquiring these study skills, along with self-discipline, are the goals of the One Subject Plan. Ultimately, this experience sets the stage for the FUMA graduate to better adapt to a college curriculum.