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Program Description:

The Minor in Military Science is for students who are pursuing a United States Army commission in the profession of arms whether they serve as a Regular Army Officer, a United States Army Reserve Officer or a United States National Guard.  Students will experience realistic, dynamic training designed to teach values and skills essential for leaders in every organization.  Students experience a military structure through practical exercises and assigned leadership role and responsibilities.  Courses are also designed to instill professional ethics and familiarize participants with principles of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  The program also explores the dynamics of leading in a complex environment and prepares students to analyze and manage change.  The end state of the program is for students to be adaptive leaders with the confidence in their ability to lead, make decisions, motivate and inspire subordinates and serve our Nation.

Admission Requirements:

The Minor is open to students who have completed Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET), completed the requirements of Military Science 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 with a grade of C or better or are a graduate of Basic Training or other service component basic initial training. 

Program Requirements:

Military Science Courses: 12 Hours

• MIL 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIL 3011 - Adaptive Team Leadership Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
• MIL 3020 - Applied Team Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIL 3022 - Applied Team Leadership Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
• MIL 4010 - Adaptive Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIL 4011 - Adaptive Leadership Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
• MIL 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIL 4022 - Leadership in Complex World Lab Credit Hour(s): 0

History Courses: 3 Hours

Minimum of one course from:

• HST 3600 - Surveys of American History Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 4550 - Studies in U.S. Foreign Relations Credit Hour(s): 3

Additional Required Course: 3 Hours

Minimum of one course from:

• Upper Division Foreign Language Course Credit Hour(s):3
• PLS 4720 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 4730 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hour(s): 3
• PHL 3110 - Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
• CLS 3700 - Studies in Ancient Politics, Law and Warfare Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 18 Hours