MSL 1001 Foundations of
Officership . . . . . 1(F)
Introduces freshmen-level students to issues and competencies that
are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons
establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army
values. Additionally, “life skills” including fitness and time management are
addressed. Designed to give the student accurate insight into the Army
profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Material and supply fee will
be assessed
MSL 1002 Basic Leadership . . . . . 1(S)
Establishes
foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving,
communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for
improving listening and speaking skills, and an introduction to counseling.
Material and supply fee will be assessed.
MSL 2101
Individual Leadership
Studies . . . . . 2(F)
Designed to
develop cadet’s knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership
skills. Cadets develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and apply
communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills through experiential
learning activities. Material and supply fee will be assessed
MSL 2102 Leadership and Teamwork . . . . . 2(S)
Study examines how to
build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective
communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the
decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining team buy-in
through immediate feedback. Material and supply fee will be assessed
MSL 3201 Leadership and Problem Solving . . . . .
3(F)
Enables a student with no prior military or cadet experience to
quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for integration
into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks.
Introduction to physical fitness and well-being, the Leadership Development
Program, small unit tactics, and a detailed examination of officership are
covered during the term. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Permission is
required
MSL 3202 Leadership and Ethics . . . . . 3(S)
Examines the role communications, values, and ethics play in
effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of
others, spirituality in the military, and survey Army leadership doctrine.
Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities. Material and
supply fee will be assessed. Permission is required
MSL 4301 Leadership and Management . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: MSL 3201
Designed to teach all knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for
commissioning as a second lieutenant, and to establish a sound foundation for a
career as a commissioned Army officer. The lessons allow the students to form
broader perspectives, deeper insights, and more robust problem solving
abilities, by the use of case studies and simulations that require the use of
skills and knowledge learned in class. Will overview Army operations and
training management, communications and leadership skills, and supports the
beginning of the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. Permission is
required. Material and supply fee will be assessed
MSL 4302 Officership . . . . . 3(S)
Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical
exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a
semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize,
collaborate, analyze, and demonstrate their leadership skills. Permission is
required. Material and supply fee will be assessed
MSL 4400 United States Military
History . . . . . 3(S)
Wars of the United
States from Colonial times to the present, with major emphasis on the more
important conflicts, analyzing each as to its causes, conduct and consequences,
with special reference to the principles of war. Geared to ROTC majors, also
open to history majors and other interested upper-level students. Permission is
required
