Department: Military Science

Code Name Description
MS-100 Physical Training No Description Set
MS-101 Intro to Physical Fitness Hands-on participatory course following the Army’s physical fitness program. Classes conducted three days per week with army R.O.T.C. cadets. Focus is on aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and endurance. Repeatable three times.
MS-102 Applied Leadership &management No Description Set
MS-105 Intro to Military Science I Introduces cadets to personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership; personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management related to leadership, officership, and th...
MS-105L Intro to Military Science I L Practical application in adventure training, one-rope bridges, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, physical training. Prerequisites: MS 106 or concurrent registration.
MS-106 Introduction to Military Scien Overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Explores leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practica...
MS-106L Introduction to Military Scien No Description Set
MS-205 Intermed Military Science I Explores creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles through historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building by planning, executing, and ass...
MS-206 Intermediate Military Science Challenges of leading complex, contemporary operational environments. Dimensions of cross-cultural challenges of leadership in a constantly changing world are highlighted and applied to practical Army leadership tasks and situations. Cadets develop g...
MS-207 ROTC Basic Camp Four-week summer course conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Substitutes for R.O.T.C. basic course (MS 105, MS 106, MS 205, and MS 206) and fulfills course requirement for admission to R.O.T.C. advanced courses. Credit will be given for MS 207 or basic...
MS-305 Leading Small Organization I (2-hr Lecture, 2-hr Lab) Challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills with demands of the R.O.T.C. Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations will deve...
MS-306 Leading Small Organization II (2-hr Lecture, 2-hr Lab) Intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units. Decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members under fire are explored, evaluated, and developed. Military operat...
MS-307 ROTC Advanced Camp Six-week summer field training exercise conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. Arduous and intensified leadership training is conducted throughout the six-week period. Required for U.S. Army commissioning. Prerequisites: MS 305, MS 306, and consent of...
MS-391 History of Military Warfare Lecture/discussion on the art and science of warfare with concentration on U.S. military history from the Colonial Period onward. Generally restricted to Army R.O.T.C. students, with few exceptions to non-R.O.T.C. students. Writing intensive. A to F...
MS-399 Directed Reading and Research Limited to military science students who have had at least one previous military science course for which a grade of B or higher was earned and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, writing intensive. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MS-399V Directed Reading and Research No Description Set
MS-400 Fundamentals of Leadership Introduces students to the fundamentals of leadership. Activities challenge students to connect theory to practice, develop positive relationships through application of effective leadership concepts for leader development, and team-building.
MS-405 Leadership Challenge & Goal (2-hr Lecture, 2-hr Lab) Develops proficiency to plan, execute, and assess complex operations; function as a staff member, provide leadership performance feedback to subordinates. Situational opportunities to assess risk, make ethical decisions, and...
MS-406 Transition to Lieutenant (2-hr Lecture, 2-hr Lab) Explores dynamics of leading on complex situation of current military operation. Examines differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism....
MS-499 Adv Military Reading&Research Limited to military science students (Army R.O.T.C. cadets) or military personnel completing an advanced degree. Student/cadet conducts detailed research on a finite military topic and then presents to the department chair and MS 400 series students....