Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
MSCI 1101. Basic Course I. (1) Introduction to ROTC and the U.S. Army including the rationale of the national defense structure and the mission and role of the Army. Introduction to modern theories of leadership and their application to today's environment. (Fall, Spring)
MSCI 1102. Basic Leadership Laboratory I. (1) Practical work in basic military skills and physical ability development. Introduction to land navigation, drill and ceremony, communications, and the Army's standard individual weapons with emphasis upon team work and confidence building through participation in leadership activities. Two laboratory hours per week. (Spring)
MSCI 2101. Basic Course II. (2) Introduction to map reading techniques, small unit tactics and the role of the junior officer in troop leading. First aid in a tactical environment will be surveyed. (Fall, Spring)
MSCI 2102. Basic Leadership Laboratory II. (1) Emphasis upon developing proficiency in basic military skills with students assuming leadership roles when the class functions as a military unit. Assertive, confident leadership through knowledge and practice will be stressed. Two laboratory hours per week. (Spring)
MSCI 3101. Advanced Course I. (3) Prerequisite: basic Course or consent of the professor of military science. Introduction to the advanced ROTC area and an examination of branches of the Army, military teaching principles, management and small unit tactics, including refresher and advanced training in communications, drill and ceremonies, land navigation and physical fitness. Students must be successfully pursuing a commission in the Regular Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. (Fall)
MSCI 3102. Advanced Course II. (3) Prerequisite: MSCI 3101. Designed specifically to prepare cadets for attendance at advanced camp with emphasis on mastering skills necessary to operate and maintain military equipment and developing self-confidence. (Spring)
MSCI 3103. Advanced Leadership Laboratory I. (1) Prerequisite: MSCI 3101. Practical application and additional development of military skills and leadership principles with emphasis on mastery of all previous military skills with much of the training being performance oriented. Students develop their leadership by rotating through various leadership positions during the conduct of their training. Two laboratory hours per week. (Spring)
MSCI 3201. Advanced Course III. (3) Prerequisite: MSCI 3102. Examination of staff organization procedures and purpose including a detailed analysis of the total Army concept (Regular Army, Army Reserve, National Guard). Practical application of military briefing techniques and examination of the relationship of the Army officer and society through a survey of military history. (Fall)
MSCI 3203. Advanced Leadership Laboratory II. (1) Prerequisite: MSCI 3201. Extensive practical work in military planning and instructional techniques and special emphasis upon development of applied leadership skills necessary as a commissioned officer. Two laboratory hours per week. (Spring)