Military Science

The Military Science program (19-24 credits, 9 courses) is open to all undergraduate majors, and ROTC and non-ROTC students, alike. This minor seeks to build awareness of government service, bolster leadership fundamentals, and gain an enhanced perspective of military operations and terminology.

To earn this minor, student will complete courses of the ROTC program in addition to one upper level course from Global Conflict Studies (GCS), Homeland Security (HS), or Social Sciences (SS). The minor is divided into four parts that mirrors ROTC training through a student's typical 4-year degree plan. Parts 1 and 2 may be completed concurrently.

Part 1: Select two of the following: (2-5 credits, may be taken concurrently with Part 2)
AF 101	U.S. Military Forces GMC	1
AF 102	U.S. Military Forces GMC	1
MSL 101	Basic Military Science I	1
MSL 102	Basic Military Science II	1
NSC 101	Introduction to Naval Science	2
NSC 102	Seapower and Maritime Affairs	3

Part 2: Select two of the following: (2-6 credits, may be taken concurrently with Part 1)
Classes listed in Part 2 cannot be used to fulfill Part 4.
AF 201	The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (General Military Course)	1
AF 202	The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (General Military Course)	1
GCS 101	Introduction to Global Conflict Studies	3
MSL 201	Basic Military Leadership I	2
MSL 202	Basic Military Leadership II	2
NSC 201	Principles of Naval Leadership and Management	3
NSC 202	Navigation	3
SS 311	U.S Military History 1775-1900	3
SS 321	U.S. Military History 1900-Present	3

Part 3: Once completed with Part 1 and 2, select two of the following: (6 credits)
AF 301	Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional Officer Course)	3
AF 302	Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional Officer Course)	3
MSL 301	Officership I	3
MSL 302	Officership II	3
NSC 301	Naval Engineering	3
NSC 302	Naval Weapons Systems	3
NSC 310	Evolution of Warfare	3
NSC 311	Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare	3

Part 4: Once completed with Parts 1-3, select three of the following: (9 credits)
AF 401	Preparation for Active Duty (Professional Officer Course)	3
AF 402	Preparation for Active Duty (Professional Officer Course)	3
GCS 300	International Conflict Resolution	3
GCS 400	Topics in Global Conflict Studies	3
HS 325	Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, and Goals	3
HS 360	Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security	3
HS 411	Terrorism, Insurgency and Irregular Warfare	3
HS 450	Advanced Topics in Terrorism	3
MSL 401	The Army Officer	3
MSL 402	Advanced Military Leadership II	3
NSC 401	Naval Operations and Seamanship	3
NSC 402	Principles of Naval Management II/Leadership and Ethics	3
SS 340	Modern U.S. Foreign Policy	3

Total

19-26 credits