Military Studies (MS)

Courses

MS 1110. Intro to ROTC & US Army. 0 or 1 Credits.

Discussion of the customs, traditions, branches, organization, as well as the many changes in the roles and missions of the Army of the 21st century. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions.

MS 1120. Intro Mil Skills&Followership. 0 or 1 Credits.

Development of basic skills of an Army officer, including navigation and communications. Students are exposed to leadership development exercises during leadership laboratories.

MS 1210. Leadership&Team Development. 0 or 2 Credits.

Learning and application of ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to effective team building. Development of oral presentations, writing, and coordination of group efforts. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice, and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions.

MS 1220. Individual&Team Leading. 0 or 2 Credits.

Techniques for training/counseling others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Includes safety and risk management assessments, and planning for individual and team safety. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions.

MS 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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MS 1993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 2131. Lead&Train Small Organizations. 0 or 3 Credits.

Series of opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments, and lead in complex situations. Plan and conduct training to develop leadership skills. Prerequisite: Completion of basic course program or basic camp. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions.

MS 2132. Lead&Manage Small Organization. 0 or 3 Credits.

Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine importance of ethical decisions in a positive climate that enhances team performance. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. Prerequisite: MS 2131.

MS 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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MS 2993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 2994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 2995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 3241. Ldrshp Challenges&Goal Setting. 0 or 3 Credits.

Plan, conduct, and evaluate activities. Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies for improvement. Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. Prerequisite: MS 2132.

MS 3242. Lead Org Ethically&Competently. 0 or 3 Credits.

Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law related to leading as an officer in the Army. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. Prerequisite: MS 3241.

MS 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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MS 3993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 3994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

MS 3995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.