May 02, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Military Science (MS) Courses


Military Science

Courses

Military Science

  • M S 101 - Foundations of Officership


    (1 unit)

    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 101L .
    Introduction to issues and competencies that is central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities, including: the Army Profession; personal development; physical well-being, leadership; values and ethics.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 101L - Leadership Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 101 .
    Assists students in transition from a civilian into a cadet. Exposure to Army values and selected military skills. Introduction to Army leadership techniques through basic leadership experiences and assessment.

    Credit/No Credit grading only.
  • M S 102 - Basic Leadership


    (1 unit)

    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 102L .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: M S 101  or consent of instructor.

    Expands upon topics introduced in M S 101  by focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. Course also includes information about the organization of the Army, employment benefits, and work experience of Junior Officers.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 102L - Leadership Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 102 .
    Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 2 hours.)
  • M S 201 - Individual Leadership Studies


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: M S 101 , M S 102  or concurrent enrollment in M S 102 .
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 201L .
    Using principles of action, experiential and discovery learning, students face challenging physical and mental tasks, including: personal development, goal setting, communication, problem solving, decision making, leadership, teamwork, group processes, stress management, physical fitness and application of lessons to officership.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 201L - Leadership Laboratory


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 201 .
    Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.)
  • M S 202 - Leadership and Teamwork


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: M S 201  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 202L .
    Continuation of M S 201 . Continues to employ the principles of action, experiential, and discovery teaming.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 202L - Leadership Laboratory


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 202 .
    Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.)
  • M S 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: M S 202  and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 301L .
    Enables students with no prior military or cadet experience to learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for the integration into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks. Students are introduced to the Leadership Development Program.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 301L - Leadership Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 301 .
    Serve in leadership positions in the military chain of command at squad, platoon, and company levels. Develop and execute unit plans and orders; train other students in basic skill building, teamwork, execute small unit tactics, and prepare for Leadership Development and Assessment Course.

    Credit/No Credit grading only.
  • M S 302 - Leadership and Ethics


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: M S 301  and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 302L .
    Continues the development of students as leaders in foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal communications, values and ethics.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 302L - Leadership Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 302 .
    Students serve in leadership positions in military chain of command at squad, platoon and company levels. Develop and execute unit plans and orders; train other students in basic skill building, teamwork, execute small unit tactics, and prepare for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course training and evaluation.

    Credit/No Credit grading only.
  • M S 401 - Leadership and Management


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: M S 302  and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 401L .
    Begin the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. Focus on the Army’s training management system, coordinating activities with staff, and counseling skills.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 401L - Leadership Laboratory


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 402 .
    Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
  • M S 402 - Officership


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: M S 302  and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 402L .
    Complete transition from cadet to Lieutenant. Examine unit ethical climate and commander’s role as moral anchor of unit. Topics include military law and leadership, Army organization, tactical and strategic operations, administrative and logistical management. Includes Leadership Development and Assessment Course Capstone Exercise.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 402L - Leadership Laboratory


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
    Corequisite: M S 402 .
    Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
  • M S 411 - U.S. Military History


    (3 units)

    Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 401L  or M S 402L .
    Evolution of the art of war with emphasis placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adjust to social, political, economic and technological developments.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  • M S 497 - Independent Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of Program Director and prior approval of topic.
    Individual studies with faculty supervision in an area of Military Science specialization.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Limited to a maximum of 3 units. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.