Focuses on introduction to the Army and critical thinking. It introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader.

Introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communication process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Focuses on leadership and decision making. The outcomes demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Innovative Solution to Problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outsde the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Forcuses on Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos are their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a military science faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Focuses on traininig management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. Includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MSL IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: 202.

Focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MSL IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre.

Seminar course offered every spring for students enrolled in the honors program. Students will attend the humanities symposium hosted by the School of Letters and Sciences. In addition, the honors students will assist in leading a discussion for the public on the topic. The topic for the symposium changes every year. There will be scheduled course meetings prior to and after the symposium for discussions related to the symposium topic. Prerequisite: enrollment in the honors program; junior standing. May be taken as CR/NC. May be repeated for credit.

Seminar course offered every fall for students enrolled in the honors program. Students will attend lectures and discussions that are presented by the D.B. Reinhart Institute on Ethics in Leadership. These lectures address ethical issues in a variety of settings, including business, health care, science, religion, politics, and technology. In addition the course will meet once a week to discuss the lectures, and learn more about upcoming speakers. Prerequisites: enrollment in honors program; sophomore standing. May be taken as CR/NC. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to honors students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.