MIL-SCI 102      Leadership Practicum
Examines leadership in basic tactical and patrolling operations, Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement. Students practice leadership according to 16 principles and learn basic soldier skills. Corequisite: MIL-SCI 116 Offered: Fall Semester
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 112      Leadership Practicum
Examines advanced squad and platoon tactical operations with emphasis on patrolling operations. Topics include: leadership techniques, basic first aid, and problem-solving exercises. A tactical field application exercise and physical fitness conditioning program are included as course requirements. Students perform duties as leaders of small units. Corequisite: MIL-SCI 126. Offered: Spring.
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 116      Foundations of Officership
The course introduces the student to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer's responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses life skills, including physical fitness and time management. This course is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer's role in the Army. Corequisite: MIL-SCI 102
Credits: 1 hours
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MIL-SCI 126      Basic Leadership
This course focuses on leadership theory and decision making. ""Life skills"" lessons in this course include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization. Additionally, students will be increasingly required to demonstrate knowledge of leadership fundamentals and communications (written and oral). Corequisite: MIL-SCI 112. Offered: Spring.
Credits: 1 hours
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MIL-SCI 202      Leadership Practicum
Course examines squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations and leadership procedures in patrolling operations. Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement. Students will perform various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. Corequisite: MIL-SCI 216
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 205      Reserve Officer Training Corps
Five weeks of preparatory training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Travel pay and salary stipend provided through Military Science Department. The student is not obligated to any military service as a result of attending Basic Camp. Camp graduates are eligible to enroll in advanced military science courses and may be considered for a commission as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army, Army Reserves or National Guard. Students are also eligible to compete for a full-tuition two-year scholarships. All College of Arts and Sciences students who complete this course can receive Physical Education credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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MIL-SCI 212      Leadership Practicum
Examines advanced squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations, reaction to obstacles, and leadership procedures in patrolling operations. Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement. Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. Corequisite: MIL-ACI 226
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 216      Individual Leadership Series
This course is designed to develop within the student a knowledge of self, self-confidence and individual skills, Through experiential learning activities, students will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, apply communication, feedback and conflict-resolution skills. This course delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The focus of the course is on critical ¿life skills¿ which enable the student¿s future success. The course concludes with a major leadership and problem-solving case study which draws upon previous instruction. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 126, or the consent of the Department Chairperson; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 202
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 226      Leadership and Teamwork
This course focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Experiential learning activities are designed to challenge students¿ current beliefs, knowledge and skills. This semester takes the approach of placing students in a wide variety of group exercises designed to emphasize various leadership competencies and insights. The instructor, acting as a facilitator, helps guide student processing of the events to derive the leadership, group dynamics and problem-solving lessons that the exercises offer. Practical ¿life skills¿ are emphasized throughout. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 216 or consent of the Department Chairperson; CorequisiteL MIL-SCI 212
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 302      Leadership Practicum
Examines squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations, the patrol leader in patrolling operations, and a tactical application exercise. Participation in physical fitness conditioning and a tactical application exercise is required. Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. Prerequisite: MIL-SCI 222 or MIL-SCI 226; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 316. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 312      Leadership Practicum
Familiarization with military firearms; includes assembly and disassembly; tactical communications; and the field artillery request and a tactical application exercise. Participation in physical fitness conditioning and a tactical application exercise is required. Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. Prerequisite: MIL-SCI 316; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 326. Offered: Spring.
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 316      Leadership and Problem Solving
Following an introduction to the principles of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, lessons will cover: the Leader Development Program, planning and conducting individual and small unit training, basic tactical principles, reasoning skills and the military-specific application of these skills in the form of the Army's troop-leading procedures. The course concludes with a detailed examination of officership, which culminates in a five-hour officership case study. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 222 or MIL-SCI 226; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 302. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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MIL-SCI 326      Leadership and Ethics
Continues the focus from MIL-SCI 316 on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Instructional modules include: Army branches, Army leadership, philosophy, dynamics of a group environment, oral and written presentation skills, culminating in instruction in national and Army values and ethics. This critical semester synthesizes the carious components of training, leadership and team building. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 316; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 312. Offered: Spring Semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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MIL-SCI 402      Leadership Practicum
Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management. Participation in physical fitness conditioning and tactical application exercise is required. Students will perform in various leadership positions and present classroom instruction. Prerequisite: MIL-SCI 326; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 416. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 412      Leadership Practicum
Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management, includes a tactical application exercise. Participation in physical fitness conditioning is required. Students will perform various leadership roles and conduct classroom instruction. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 416; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 426
Credits: 2 hours
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MIL-SCI 416      Leadership And Management
A series of lessons designed to enable students to make informed career decisions as they prepare for commissioning and service as Second Lieutenants. Classes concentrate on Army operations and training management, and communications and leadership skills, which support the final transition from cadet/student to Lieutenant/leader. Subjects include: The Army Training Management System, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. At the end of this semester, students should possess the fundamental skills, attributes and abilities to operate as a competent leader in the cadet battalion. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 326; Corequisite: MIL-SCI 402
Credits: 3 hours
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MIL-SCI 426      Officership
A series of lessons that provide a review of the ethical dimensions of leadership, law in leadership, organizing for military operations to include historical case studies, personnel, supply and maintenance administration and management, personal financial planning and entering the service, The semester concludes with a 12-lesson exp0eriential exercise simulating assignment as a new Lieutenant in a unit. Prerequisites: MIL-SCI 416; CorequisiteL MIL-SCI 412
Credits: 3 hours
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MIL-SCI 497      Leadership And Management Practicum - Directed Study
Practical application in military problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. Offered: Summer.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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