Military Science (MSL)                     Course Schedules

The focus of all Military Science Courses is leadership development. All courses include student work using the Army's Leadership Framework. The curriculum is fully integrated and designed to be completed in progressive order. All on-campus courses include a student-led Leadership Lab, which includes hands-on training in: rappelling, rock climbing, high-ropes course, marksmanship, water survival, orienteering, map reading, first aid, weapons, drill, squad tactics, patrolling, and team building exercises.  The complete description of the Department of Military Science is found in the College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

MSL 101 Foundations of Officership 2(1-2)
Introduction to officership, values, ethics, stereotypes, military service, customs, traditions, and fitness; addresses management of time, information, stress, and change.

MSL 102 Basic Leadership 2(1-2)
Introduction to military leadership, briefings, writing, interpersonal communications, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, goal setting, assertiveness, counseling, and nutrition; explores Army opportunities and benefits. Prerequisites: none.

MSL 201 Individual Leadership Studies 3(2-2)
Studies in personal well-being, self-development, problem solving, and decision-making; group dynamics, communication and values and ethics; introduces team-building, leading and assessing group actions. Prerequisites: MSL 102 or permission of MSL Chairperson.

MSL 202 Leadership and Teamwork 3(2-2)
Continuing studies in self-development and team-building. Introduces group problem solving, planning group actions, risk management, diversity, persuasion, and the profession of arms. Prerequisites: MSL 201 or permission of MSL Chairperson.

MSL 203 Military Science Basic Camp 3(Spec)
Six-week course taught at major army installation under auspices of Army ROTC. Course work parallels subject matter in Basic Program. Students are furnished transportation, room, board, and pay. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of chairperson.

MSL 301 Leadership and Problem Solving 4(3-2)
Planning, leading, assessing small unit actions. Studies in problem-solving, training management, Principles of War, tactics, warrior ethos. History and future of the Army. Prerequisites: MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, MSL 202; or MSL 203; or permission of MSL Chairperson.

MSL 302 Leadership and Ethics 4(3-2)
Planning, leading, and assessing small unit actions. Studies in ethical decision-making, military briefings, writing, power, personality, followership, diversity, group cohesion and dysfunction. Prerequisites: MSL 301 or permission of MSL Chairperson.

MSL 303 Advanced Practicum in Military Science 1-3(Spec) Su
Six-week course taught at a major installation. Includes practical application of leadership principles and techniques. Other subject matter advances material presented in MSL 301 and MSL 302. Students must enroll before course begins. Prerequisites: MSL 301, MSL 302; or permission of chairperson.

MSL 397 Special Topics in Military Science and Leadership 1-6(Spec)
Studies in military science or leadership. Topics may include military leadership, military logistics, military administration, military operations or military history. Prerequisite: permission of the MSL Chairperson.

MSL 401 Leadership and Management 4(3-2)
MSL capstone. Planning, leading, assessing large unit actions. Advanced studies in staff organizations, training management, meetings, counseling, improving subordinates, managing organizational change. Prerequisites: MSL 301, MSL 302; or permission of MSL Chairperson.

MSL 402 Officership 4(3-2)
MSL capstone. Planning, leading, assessing large unit actions. Advanced studies in officership, campaign analysis, ethical climate, task organization, Army missions, resource management, and leadership vision. Prerequisite: MSL 401 or permission of MSL Chairperson.

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