Army ROTC Course Descriptions
Goals: To develop student leadership, ethics and personal skills; reinforce a students sense of honor and personal responsibility; enhance communication and decision making skills; and increase awareness of national defense issues. Students are required to participate in physical training and enroll in a leadership laboratory. MS 100 & MS 101 satisfy a portion of core graduation requirements. Students interested in receiving their commission as an Army officer must complete either the Four-Year or the Two-Year program.
Four-Year Program
Complete the Basic and Advanced course listed below. Students take one course and participate in a leadership laboratory each semester. Attend National Advanced Leadership Camp, a five week leadership course conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington during the summer between junior and senior year. Complete an approved course or show proficiency in each of the following areas: human behavior, computer literacy, mathematical reasoning, and written communications.
Two-Year Program
Attend Leader's Training Course, a paid, no obligation, five week Army internship conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky during the summer between sophomore and junior year. Attendance of the Leader's Training Course satisfies required freshman and sophomore classes (Basic Course requirements). Students attending Leader's Training Course may receive up to seven credit hours towards graduation requirements. Successful completion of Basic Training also satisfies this requirement. Complete all of the Advanced Courses listed below. This requires students to take on class and Leadership Laboratory each semester. Attend , a five week course conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington during the summer between junior and senior year. Complete an approved course or show proficiency in each of the following areas: human behavior, computer literacy, mathematical reasoning, and written communications.
Basic Course
MS 100 Introduction to Military Science I
1 credit hour
Provides an overview of the mission and roles of the US Army, the Reserve Officers Training Corps, the National Guard, the Army Reserves, and the Department of Defense in support of the Constitution. Emphasis is also given on developing a personal physical fitness program. This course along with MS101 fulfills the Personal Well-Being as an Essential Skill requirement.
MS 101 Introduction to Military Science II
1 credit hour
Teaches students the principles of war, basic small unit tactics, basic map reading, and treatment of hot and cold weather injuries. Basic leadership principles are also emphasized. This course along with MS100 fulfills the Personal Well-Being as an Essential Skill requirement.
MS 125 Ranger Challenge
1 credit hour
Ranger Challenge is the national ROTC "Varsity" team competition that tests mental and physical endurance and teamwork. Ranger Challenge offers eight weeks of training covering eight separate events. The events are the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), orienteering, one-rope bridge, weapon assembly/disassembly, grenade assault course, grenade assault course, weapons firing, small unit patrolling, and a 10 kilometer road march. Students will train 14.5 hours per week and four of the eight weekends, in preparation for the final Ranger Challenge competition. This course is only offered during the fall semester.
MS 200 Perspectives in Leadership I
2 credit hours
Emphasis is on developing leadership skills and self-confidence. Students learn and practice leadership techniques and study communications skills, human behavior, motivation, ethics, counseling, and general principles of organizational and individual leadership. Students also study American Military History from the French and Indian War to the War of 1812. MS 201
MS 201 Perspectives in Leadership II
3 credit hours
Emphasis is on the continued practice and refinement of leadership skills. Students also learn effective military writing and speaking. Small unit tactics and American Military History from the War of 1812 to the Mexican-American War are also studied. This course is [WRITING ENHANCED] and counts as one of the two writing enhanced courses that must be taken, as outlined in the Liberal Studies Program.
Advanced Course
MS 300 Military Leadership Development
3 credit hours
Leadership Practicum in management decision-making and problem solving in small group situations. Emphasis is placed on basic military leadership, tactical and technical skills development. The mandatory labs enables students to apply military skills learned in prior classes and leadership labs in preparation for Advanced Camp. Map reading and military communications practical exercises are also conducted. The military aspects of the Civil War through the Spanish-American War are also studied.
MS 301 Advanced Leadership Development
3 credit hours
Students learn the leader's role in directing and coordination individual and small unit efforts to execute offensive and defensive tactical missions. Tactics, combat support and troop leading procedures are also studied, as well as the American involvement in World War I.
MS 302 Advanced Leadership Practicum
6 credit hours
A five-week practical training exercise in a field training environment at a military installation to develop, demonstrate, and evaluate leadership capabilities. Required for all cadets prior to being commissioned. Sucessful completion of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), Land Navigation Course, rifle marksmanship, and leadership performance evaluation is required for practicum credit. Students are paid for this experience.
MS 303 Special Topics: Leadership Assessment
3 credit hours
Designed to determine the viability of using U.S. Army leadership assessment techniques and procedures for use in assessing student leasership on a University-wide basis.
MS 305 Battle Analysis
1 credit hour
Students learn the "Staff Ride" methodology and develop critical thinking, briefing and writing skills used in a formal analysis of a military battle. This course satisfies the mandatory Army ROTC training requirement.
MS 400 Seminar: Leadership and Management
3 credit hours
Advanced leadership skills, counseling, personal management, command and staff functions, training management, written and oral communications, and military skills are emphasized. The US Army Role in World War II and Korea are also examined. Students also serve as primary leaders within the Bulldog Battalion.
MS 401 Advanced Seminar: Leadership and Management
3 credit hours
The capstone Military Science experience is designed to assist students with the transition to duty in the Active Army, Army Reserve or Army national Guard. Emphasis is placed on professional and personnel ethics, personal finance planning, the military logistical system, and Military Law. The US Army involvement in Vietnam, Desert Storm and the future role of the US Army in support of national policy are also studied.