MSCI - Military Science

During the first semester the course examines the unique duties and responsibilities of Army officers. This includes an introduction to the organization and role of the Army in American society. Students discuss basic leadership traits and skills such as interpersonal communication and team building. Students also analyze Army values and ethical leadership.

Prerequisite: MSCI 101 The second semester examines fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Students learn effective problem-solving skills and apply active listening and feedback strategies. Students also examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. The instructor provides an overview of the experience of any Army officer.

Prerequisite: MSCI 102 During the first semester students develop introspective knowledge of self, individual leadership skills, and self-confidence. Students further develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while applying advanced communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.

Prerequisite: MSCI 201 The focus of the second semester is on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. The course challenges student beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Students learn and execute squad level battle drills.

Prerequisite: MSCI 202 The course examines basic skills that contribute to effective problem solving. Students analyze the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st Century and learn how to execute the Leadership Development Program. An analysis of and planning military missions is conducted. Students learn and execute platoon level battle drills.

Prerequisite: MSCI 301 In the second semester student probe leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Focus is on developing leadership competencies and studying leader responsibilities. Students apply techniques of effective written and oral communication. Students learn and execute platoon level battle drills.

Prerequisites: MSCI 102 or prior military experience or permission of the instructor. This course is for ROTC cadets who have been selected for overseas or domestic deployments to active-duty military units, training rotations with other governmental agencies, or cultural awareness immersion programs.

Prerequisite: MSCI 302 This course builds on the National Advanced Leadership Camp experience, focusing on how to solve organizational and staff problems by analyzing leader counseling responsibilities and methods. Principles of motivating subordinates and organizational change by applying leadership and problem-solving principles to complex case studies and simulations is examined.

Prerequisite: MSCI 401 Students learn to describe the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership, analyzing Army operations from the tactical to strategic levels while also assessing administrative and logistics management functions. Students perform platoon leader action and examine leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate.