Army ROTC

MSC 101 INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY SCIENCE (2)
Introduction to contemporary military issues and role of the U.S. Army in national defense systems. Review of time management, goal setting, and motivational leadership.

MSC 102 INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY OPERATIONS (2)
Study of the modern battlefield and its relationship to leadership, team building, and stress management. Individual communication skills and group dynamics are stressed.

MSC 122 SURVIVOR TRAINING (2)
Students learn survival and leadership skills to include: finding food/water, shelter construction, land navigation, climate adjustment, first aid, rappelling, and water survival.

MSC 201 APPLIED MILITARY SKILLS (3)
Detailed instruction and practical exercises in military writing, briefing, and decision making. Extensive instruction and practice in map reading and use of a compass.

MSC 202 SMALL UNIT LEADERSHIP (3)
Basic background in first aid and individual field-movement skills. Instruction in use of analytical aids in planning, organizing, and controlling a changing environment.

MSC 222 THE ART OF WAR (3)
Covers the history and evolution of warfare from the ancient Greeks to Operation Desert Storm. Key military leaders and campaigns will be analyzed using the US Army Principles of War’ and ‘Principles of Leadership.

MSC 301 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (3)
Review of skills, techniques, and concepts required by the small-unit combat leader: troop-leading procedures, land navigation skills, tactical organization, and offensive tactics.

MSC 302 SMALL-UNIT TACTICS (3)
Review of skills, techniques, and concepts required by the small-unit combat leader: troop-leading procedures, fire-control skills, tactical analysis, and defensive tactics.

MSC 401 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (3)
Examination of organization, responsibilities, administration, and management of the military unit staff. Explores practical aspects of military law and how it influences leadership.

MSC 402 OFFICERSHIP (3)
Development of interpersonal skills required for effective management with particular emphasis on the military environment. Reviews various roles of the newly commissioned Army officer.

All MSC courses include a leadership laboratory once per week.