Military Science (MS) (MS)
MS 101 Introduction to the Army 1 cr
An introductory course on the Army and basic Soldier skills. Introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students are encouraged to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every other week.
MS 102 Foundations of Leadership 1 cr
Introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students are encouraged to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every other week.
MS 201 Leadership and Ethics 3 cr
Focuses on leadership and ethics. The course adds depth to the Cadets knowledge of the different leadership styles. Cadets will conduct a leadership analysis of famous leaders and self-assessment of their own leadership style. Students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every other week.
MS 202 Army Doctrine 3 cr
A further development of common task and leadership skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Focuses on Army doctrine and decision making. The course begins with analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders when making decisions. Students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every other week.
MS 301 Training Management 3 cr
Focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. Cadets also conduct physical fitness training three times per week focusing on development of individual flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-respiratory endurance. Students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every week. Contact Hour Distributions: 3 hours and 1 lab.
MS 302 Applied Leadership 3 cr
Focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in the operational orders process. Cadets also conduct physical fitness training three times per week focusing on development of individual flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-respiratory endurance. Students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every week.
Prerequisite: MS 301 Minimum Grade of C
MS 401 The Army Officer 3 cr
Focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. In addition, MSL IVs are rotated through a variety of leadership positions that support a variety of ROTC battalion training and recruiting events throughout the semester where the MSL IV student will receive detailed and constructive feedback on their leader attributes and core leader competencies from experienced cadre. Students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session and a 2 hour leadership lab every week.
MS 402 Company Grade Leadership 3 cr
This course is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. Additionally, it will discuss platoon leadership, how to take charge of your platoon and the additional duties you may have as a 2LT. Students will continue to examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on broadening the students knowledge of the Army.
Prerequisite: MS 401 Minimum Grade of B
MS 494 Directed Studies 1-3 cr
Directed study and research. May be repeated in different subject areas. Course work will be specified by the instructor prior to the beginning of the semester. Studies may include but are not limited to research papers, special projects, and leadership seminars. One and three hour courses are available.