Future UNK Catalog (for 2017-2018) / MLSC Courses

Offered by Military Science Program
College of Business and Technology

MLSC Courses

MLSC 101 - Foundations of Officership - 1 hour: Prereq: permission of instructor
MLSC 101L is required with this course. 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 102 - Basic Leadership - 1 hour: Prereq: MLSC 101 or permission of instructor
MLSC 102L is required with this course. 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 201 - Individual Leadership Studies - 2 hours: Prereq: MLSC 101 or MLSC 102 * or permission of instructor
MLSC 201L is required with this course. 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 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 - 2 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 301L - Leadership Laboratory V - 1 hour: Take concurrently with MLSC 301
This leadership laboratory consist of placement in leadership positions within the cadet corps organization, providing a greater challenge while building on the confidence and skills developed during the MLSC 101, MLSC 102, MLSC 201, MLSC 202. Concentration of physical conditioning and the furthering of military skills development particularly with respect to small unit tactics and individual military weapons. Practical exercises in preparation for summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course and leadership responsibilities of the final year.
MLSC 302 - Leadership and Ethics - 2 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 302L - Leadership Laboratory VI - 1 hour: Take concurrently with MLSC 302
This leadership laboratory consist of placement in leadership positions within the cadet corps organization, providing a greater challenge while building on the confidence and skills developed during the MLSC 101, MLSC 102, MLSC 201, MLSC 202, MLSC 301. Concentration of physical conditioning and the furthering of military skills development particularly with respect to small unit tactics and individual military weapons. Practical exercises in preparation for summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course and leadership responsibilities of the final year.
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 - 2 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 401L - Leadership Laboratory VII - 1 hour: Take concurrently with MLSC 401
This leadership laboratory provides the opportunity to practice leadership and manager skills through practical application. Leadership laboratory programs are developed, planned, and conducted by the students registered in this laboratory.
MLSC 402 - Leadership in a Complex World - 2 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 402L - Leadership Laboratory VIII - 1 hour: Take concurrently with MLSC 402
This leadership laboratory provides the opportunity to practice leadership and manager skills through practical application. Leadership laboratory programs are developed, planned, and conducted by the students registered in this laboratory.
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 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.