Bachelor of Arts in Military Science

Pre-requisites: permission of the department chair.
MLSC 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership attributes and core leader competencies through an understanding of Army rank, structure, duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).

Notes: Students are required to be enrolled in the ROTC program. The required MLSC 101, MLSC 102, MLSC 103 and MLSC 201, MLSC 202, MLSC 203 series must be completed before enrolling in the 300- 400-level series.
Pre-requisites: permission from the department chair is required.
This course challenges students to study, practice and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, personal development and small unit tactics at the team and squad levels. Each student, by the end of the course, will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a team or squad in the execution of a tactical in a field environment. In addition, MS III students rotate through a variety of leadership positions in ROTC activities.

Pre-requisites: permission of the department chair.
The summer following their junior year, cadets attend the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC), a five-week Course at Ft. Lewis, WA. It is designed to evaluate a cadet’s leadership abilities while providing additional leadership and individual skills instruction.

Notes: required MLSC 301, MLSC 302, MLSC 303 series completed.
Pre-requisites: permission of instructor is required.
This course focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course were you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities to plan, resource and assess training at the small unit level. They accomplish this through the use of the US Army’s 8 Step Training Model and Unit Training Management techniques. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning and legal responsibilities.