Military Science Department (Army ROTC)
The academic courses offered by the department of military science are designed to teach and enhance leadership theory and practice. Courses offer valuable insight into the role the military plays in our government. Courses are open to all students, regardless of their level of interest in the military. Our courses count for both course and GPA credit in any academic major. Courses count as Western Civilization and Social Science elective credits. A military science minor is given to only a contracted Cadet who applies and successfully completes all military science courses with the approval from the department of military science chairperson.
Students who enroll in the Basic Course, 100- and 200- level courses, do not incur any military obligation.
Prior to enrollment in the Advanced Course, 300- and 400-level courses, a student must have completed the Basic Course (100/200) or its equivalent, and be contracted.
Textbooks for all military science classes are furnished free of charge. See the financial aid section of this catalog for ROTC scholarship information.
Courses
MIL 101 — Ldrshp & Personal Dev (SS) (2 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*101L
Military Science 101 and 102 teach leadership theory and practice. These courses also provide an overview of the organization, role and structure of today's Army. The student will be introduced to the duties, responsibilities, technical skills, and professional knowledge required of the Army officer. The student will learn the basics of leadership, organizational management, problem solving, communication, and active learning skills.
MIL 101L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*101
Major emphasis of this non-credit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 102 — Intro to Tactical Ldrshp (SS) (1 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*102L
Military Science 101 and 102 teach leadership theory and practice. These courses also provide an overview of the organization, role and structure of today's Army. The student will be introduced to the duties, responsibilities, technical skills and professional knowledge required of the Army officer. The student will learn the basics of leadership, organizational management, problem solving, communication and active learning skills.
MIL 102L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*102
Major emphasis of this non-credit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 200 — Development of Military Strategy (SS) (3 credits)
This course provides an opportunity to analyze American Military History conflicts from the Colonial Period to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of critical decisions made by leaders during those conflicts, the impacts of their decisions, and lessons that today's leaders may apply as they prepare to become leaders in today's Army and society. Reading assignments and classroom discussion identify strategy, resource, and logistic complexities that shaped the leaders' decisions. This course is required for all contracted Cadets. An alternate history course may count for credit toward this program with prior approval from the department military science chairperson
MIL 201 — Innovative Team Ldrshp (SS) (2 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*201L
Military Science 201 and 202 are primarily devoted toward the application of collective and individual skills required of a manager or supervisor. Emphasis is placed on skills required for a new manager of a small-scale organization. Leadership principals and assessments beginning in the MS 201 course build a solid foundation for continuing in the advanced military science program.
MIL 201L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*201
Major emphasis of this non-credit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 202 — Basic Mil Ldrshp & Mgt (SS) (1 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*202L
Military Science 201 and 202 are primarily devoted toward the application of collective and individual skills required of a manager or supervisor. Emphasis is placed on skills required for a new manager of a small-scale organization. Leadership principals and assessments beginning in the MS 201 course build a solid foundation for continuing in the advanced military science program.
MIL 202L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*202
Major emphasis of this non-credit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 301 — Inter Mil Ldrshp & Mgt (3 credits)
Prerequisite take mil*101
The student will gain an understanding of the role of the small unit leader. The focus is on the knowledge required of a leader when dealing with subordinates at the small-unit level. The student will learn basic infantry tactics, communication skills, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, and physical training. All students are required to take the Army physical fitness test monthly, and attend the five-week National Advanced Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Wash., during the summer.
MIL 301L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*301
Major emphasis of this non-credit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 302 — Inter Mil Ldrshp & Mgt (3 credits)
Prerequisite take mil*101
The student will gain an understanding of the role of the small unit leader. The focus is on the knowledge required of a leader when dealing with subordinates at the small-unit level. The student will learn basic infantry tactics, communication skills, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, and physical training. All students are required to take the Army physical fitness test monthly, and attend the five-week National Advanced Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Wash., during the summer.
MIL 302L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*302
Major emphasis of this noncredit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 401 — Adaptive Leadership (3 credits)
Prerequisite take mil*301
Instruction is designed to transition senior cadets into lieutenants. Focus will be oriented toward gaining proficiency in training management, military justice, military ethics, staff work, advanced management and administrative techniques, and oral communication skills. Senior cadets will be assigned leadership and staff positions in order to plan and execute leadership lab, training, and other cadet activities.
MIL 401L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*401
Major emphasis of this noncredit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.
MIL 402 — Ldrshp in a Complex World (3 credits)
Prerequisite take mil*301
Instruction is designed to transition senior cadets into lieutenants. Focus will be oriented toward gaining proficiency in training management, military justice, military ethics, staff work, advanced management and administrative techniques, and oral communication skills. Senior cadets will be assigned leadership and staff positions in order to plan and execute leadership lab, training, and other cadet activities.
MIL 402L — Military Science Basic Military Skills - (LAB) (0 credits)
Prerequisite Take MIL*402
Major emphasis of this noncredit course will focus upon application of leadership skills directed toward drill and ceremony and basic soldier skills. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in Army specialty training to include rappelling and physical conditioning.