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Basic Military Science Classes are open to the whole university with no military commitment or obligation for students looking for fun, challenge, and adventure while gaining extra credits! Scroll to the bottom of the page to see some of the descriptions listed below.

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Basic Military Science

 

  • MSCI 100 Leadership Laboratory*
  • MSCI 101 Leadership development Fundamentals
  • MSCI 102 Introduction to Leadership and the Army
  • MSCI 201Leadership Styles, Theory and Applications*
  • MSCI 202 Developing Leadership Skills

*See Descriptions Below

 

1 Credit (cr)
1 cr
1 cr
2 cr
2 cr

Advanced Military Science

  • MSCI 300 Advanced Leadership Lab
  • MSCI 310 Leading Small Organizations
  • MSCI 320 Developing Leader Skills
  • MSCI 410 Seminar on Command Management
  • MSCI 420 Seminar on officership Transition
2 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr

Minor in Military Science

Basic Military Science 10 Credits (cr)
Advanced Military Science 16 cr
Computer Science or Infomation and Decision Science Course 3 cr
Military History

3 cr

Human Behavior Course 3 cr
Mathematics Course 3 cr
Written Communication Course 3 cr
  41 Credits

IS 490

Description: IS 490 is offered from 5-8pm on Tues or Thurs nights, open to Freshman and Sophomores. This course covers leadership topics and the outdoor adventure skills such as Paintball, Rappelling, Self Defense, Weapons training, and completing an Obstacle Course. Upper-class students may be eligible to enroll once underclass registration has been completed. Department Consent Required.

How Can I Sign Up? If you would like to register for IS490, please e-mail CPT Lesley Kipling and provide the following information: Full name, Student ID, Year group/expected graduation, and whether you have a preference for the Tues or Thurs class. If you are unable to obtain a seat in IS490, you may want to take either MSCI 100 or MSCI 201.


3 Credits

MSCI 100

Description: MSCI 100 is offered from 2:30 to 4:30 on Wed or Thurs and is open to all students. This is the outdoor adventure lab. This class is also a great opportunity to learn new skills, be a part of a team, and gain confidence, this class includes the activities listed on the front. There are no out of class assignments for this class.


1 Credit

MSCI 201

Description: MSCI 201 meets for 50 min twice a week. This class is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. This leadership seminar gives students the opportunity to improve their public speaking, leadership and teambuilding skills. The class examines a variety of aspects to leadership and helps students determine which leadership techniques work best for them.


2 Credits

    There is no military commitment for taking 100 and 200 level ROTC courses or IS490. There are no prerequisites for any of the courses listed.


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