Programs

Military Science Minor

This minor is open to students of any major. It is especially appropriate for students intending to enter public service at the local, state or federal levels. The program requires two classes at each level (100-400) for a total of 20 credits. Additional military science courses are offered to broaden the experience and perspective of the students. Refer to the “Course Descriptions” section of this bulletin.

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• Total Credits Required for Minor

  24

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• Core Courses

  16
• MS 139 Leadership and Confidence Building

  1
• MS 159 Leadership, Confidence Building and Winter Training

  1
• MS 239 Leadership at the Unit Level

  1
• MS 259 Troop Leader Training

  1
• MS 290 American Military History

  4
• MS 439 Leadership

  4
• MS 459 Team Development

  4

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• Electives

  8
• Choose 8 credits from the following:

  8
• MS 270 Special Topics/Army PFT (2 cr.)
• MS 279 Army Leadership Analysis (2 cr.)
• MS 280 Battle Analysis (2 cr.)
• MS 339 Advanced Leadership Training * (4 cr.)
• MS 359 Applied Leadership Training * (4 cr.)
• PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)
• PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
• PS 207 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought (4 cr.) [SOCR]

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*Contracted cadets are required to take MS 339 and MS 359.

*MS 339 and MS 359 are only available to contracted cadets.