Offered by Military Science Program
College of Business and Technology
MLSC Courses
- MLSC 101 - Foundations of Officership - 1 hour
- Prereq: permission of instructor
This course addresses the issues and competencies central to a commissioned officer's core responsibilities and to leadership in
general. Life skills that are addressed specifically are values, physical fitness, time management, stress management and
decision making processes. (Military membership is not required nor is any military obligation incurred.)
MLSC 101L is required with this course.
- MLSC 101L - Leadership Laboratory I - 1 hour
- Take concurrently with MLSC 101
This lab provides challenging, hands on learning environment through practical exercises and activities in military officership
skill development. Students will develop confidence and learn the importance of teamwork in goal accomplishment. Activities
may include rappelling, land navigation and map reading, rifle marksmanship, survival training, personal defense, survival
swimming, military weapons, military drill, and first aid. (Military membership is not required nor is any military obligation
incurred.)
- MLSC 102 - Basic Leadership - 1 hour
- Prereq: MLSC 101 or permission of instructor
This course is a study of the foundations of leadership. Students will gain an understanding of problem solving, communications,
military briefings, effective writing, goal setting, physical well-being, and techniques for improving listening, speaking and
counseling. (Military membership is not required nor is any military obligation incurred.) MLSC 102L is
required with this course.
- MLSC 102L - Leadership Laboratory II - 1 hour
- Take concurrently with MLSC 102
This lab allows students to observe and participate in challenging, hands on learning environment through practical exercises
and activities in military officership skill development. Students will develop confidence and learn the importance of teamwork
in goal accomplishment. Activities may include land navigation and map reading, survival training, personal defense, military
weapons, military drill, first aid, tactics, and squad level exercises. (Military membership is not required nor is any military
obligation incurred.)
- MLSC 201 - Individual Leadership Studies - 2 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 101 or MLSC 102* or permission of instructor
This course is a study of the functions, duties and responsibilities of junior leaders through the assignment of team leader
positions within the cadet corps chain of command. Emphasis is on the application of leadership skills in both military and
civilian leadership roles. Leadership skills including communications, effective writing, leadership core competencies,
military briefings, advanced land navigation and map reading, and leadership styles are addressed. (Military membership is not
required nor is any military obligation incurred.) MLSC 201L is required with this course.
- MLSC 201L - Leadership Laboratory III - 1 hour
- Take concurrently with MLSC 201*
Second year leadership lab continues the development of confidence, military skills, and a sense of teamwork. Students will be
assigned junior leadership roles within the cadet corps chain of command for practical experience on activities and exercises.
- MLSC 202 - Leadership and Teamwork - 2 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 201* or permission of instructor
A study of the fundamental leadership techniques used to build effective teams. Activities and study will center of the role of
the commissioned officer and non-commissioned officer in leadership. This course will also include the study of effective
communications within groups, creativity in problem solving and how to motivate subordinates and peers. These skills will be
applied in the context of military environments such as Army tactics, squad level exercises, team level exercises and land
navigation and map reading. All students will be evaluated on leadership skills in a mentoring environment for further
development. (Military membership is not required nor is any military obligation incurred.)
- MLSC 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving - 3 hours
- Prereq: permission of instructor
Conduct self-assessments of leadership style, develop a personal fitness regimen, and plan and conduct individual/small unit
tactical training, while testing reasoning and problem solving techniques. Direct feedback on leadership abilities.
- MLSC 302 - Leadership and Ethics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 301 or permission of instructor
This course will use advanced small unit operations and tactical communications to improve student leadership skills. Students
will explore the role of communications, values, and ethics in effective leadership. Students will also investigate ethical decision
making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and Army leadership doctrine. Additionally, students will improve
written and oral communications by preparing and issuing operations orders and will receive direct feedback on leadership abilities.
- MLSC 303 - Officer Candidate School - Phase 1 - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 301, MLSC 302*
This course is conducted, off-campus, for a two week period in the summer with classes daily. Students will be assigned to and
evaluated on various leadership positions in an intense, 24-hour-a-day, learning environment. Learning will focus on physical training,
land navigation, drill and ceremonies, Army training management, air mobile operations, risk management, and tactical exercises.
- MLSC 336 - ROTC Internship - 6 hours
- Prereq: permission of professor of military science
This course grants academic credit for participation at LDAC in Ft. Lewis, Washington. LDAC consists of practical application of
cadet leadership and academic knowledge. First aid, survival training, and physical conditioning techniques are also evaluated in a
military environment using equipment and resources not available on campus. LDAC is conducted during the summer session and lasts
four weeks.
- MLSC 399 - Independent Study - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: permission of professor of military science
Academic credit can also be earned by successful completion of four weeks of summer leadership training at the Leader's Training
Course, Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Opportunity to expand study of the Army beyond the levels presented in programmed courses. Studies
may approach military leadership, military history or contemporary issues from a broad perspective or more narrowly defined
in-depth analysis.
- MLSC 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 302*
This course develops the student and his/her proficiencies in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a
battalion staff and mentoring subordinates. The course focuses on training management, methods of effective staff collaboration,
and developmental counseling techniques. Professionalism and ethics provide the student with opportunities to assess risk and
make ethical decisions.
- MLSC 402 - Leadership in a Complex World - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 401
This course includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises in establishing an ethical command climate. Students
will complete a semester-long Senior Leadership Project that requires: planning, organizing, collaborating, analyzing and demonstrating
leadership skills. This course will prepare the student for Basic Officer Leader Courses II & III and for leadership in complex situations
in the contemporary operating environment.
- MLSC 403 - Military Leadership and Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 303*
This course develops the leadership skills expected of junior officers. Learning will focus on the heritage and history of the
military, improvement of communicative skills, ethics, military intelligence, and management of supply activities. Students will
also function as a member of a staff which is responsible for mentoring subordinates and managing training conducted in leadership
labs.
- MLSC 404 - Military Officership - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 403*
This course develops the skills, attitudes, and knowledge required of a second lieutenant. Learning will focus on military justice,
Army operations and tactics, and the use of indirect fire in Army operations. Students will also understand the structure
and function of an Army staff and participate as a member of a battalion staff.
- MLSC 405 - Officer Candidate School - Phase 3 - 3 hours
- Prereq: MLSC 303*, MLSC 403*, MLSC 404*
This course grants academic credit for participation at Officer Candidate School - Phase 3 at Ft. Lewis, Washington or Fort Meade,
South Dakota. Phase 3 of OCS consists of practical application of candidate leadership and academic knowledge. Troop leading
procedures, drill and ceremonies, and squad and platoon tactics are evaluated. Candidates will also be introduced to the Modern
Army Combatives Program, Military Operations in an Urban Environment, and airmobile operations. Officer Candidate School - Phase
3 is conducted during the summer session and lasts two weeks.
- MLSC 499 - Independent Study - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: permission of professor of military science
Academic credit can also be earned by successful completion of professional development programs such as Airborne, Air Assault,
Northern Warfare, Mountain Warfare or Cadet Troop Leading Training. Opportunity to expand study of the Army beyond the levels
presented in programmed courses. Studies may approach military leadership, military history or contemporary issues from a broad
perspective or more narrowly defined in-depth analysis.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
