Courses

Freshman Year

MSCI 1101. Introduction to ROTC. (1)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 1101L. Introduction to ROTC and the U.S. Army including the rationale of the national defense structure and the mission and the role of the Army. Participation in the physical fitness program is optional. (Fall)

MSCI 1101L. Introduction to ROTC. (1)Leadership lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Fall)

MSCI 1102. Introduction to Leadership. (1)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 1102L. Learn and apply the principles of self-discipline and self-confidence in activities such as basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations, and marksmanship. Participation in the physical fitness program is optional. (Spring)

MSCI1102L. Introduction to Leadership. (1)Leadership lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Spring)

Sophomore Year

MSCI 2101. Individual and Team Development. (2)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 2101L. Learn the fundamental of ROTC's Leadership Development Program (LDP). Ethics based training introduces students to military oral presentations, effective writing, and event planning. Map-reading techniques are also introduced. Participation in the physical fitness program is optional. (Fall)

MSCI 2101L. Individual and Team Leadership Development. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Fall)

MSCI 2102. Individual and Team Military Tactics. (2)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 2102L. Introduction to small-unit tactics. Students will conduct radio communications, do risk-assessments and study movement techniques while working with more experienced MSCI 3102 students. Participation in the physical fitness program is optional. (Spring)

MSCI 2102L. Individual and Team Military Tactics. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Spring)

Junior Year

MSCI 3101. Leading Small Organizations I. (3)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 3101L. Study in small group leadership, emphasizing public speaking. Each student is given at least five evaluated public speaking opportunities. Studies include staff functions, communications, advanced land navigation, marksmanship, and the advanced tactics. Participation in three one-hour sessions of physical fitness is mandatory. One weekend of exercise is required and three more are optional. (Fall)

MSCI 3101L. Leading Small Organizations I. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Fall)

MSCI 3102. Leading Small Organizations II. (3)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 3102L. Study in small group leadership, emphasizing written communication. Each student will be given at least five evaluated writing assignments. Studies focus on advanced tactics and leadership training. The course prepares students for Advanced Summer Camp where they compete against students from across the country in leadership ability. Ethical decision-making, and exercises in planning, organizing and executing tactical maneuvers are also areas of study. Participation in three one-hour sessions of physical fitness is mandatory. One weekend of exercise is required and three more are optional. (Spring)

MSCI 3102L. Leading Small Organizations II. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Spring)

Senior Year

MSCI 4101. Ethics and Values of an Army Professional. (3)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 4101L. All training incorporates an emphasis on ethics and values. Plan, conduct, and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization. Study the Army training management, administrative, judicial, and logistical systems with an emphasis on ethical standards, ethical decision-making process, and the professional and moral obligations of military officers. Participation in three one-hour sessions of physical fitness is mandatory. One weekend of exercise is required and three more are optional. (Fall)

MSCI 4101L. Ethics and Values of an Army Professional. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Fall)

MSCI 4102. Transition to Lieutenant. (3)Pre-professional co-requisite: MSCI 4102L. Emphasis is on refining students into well-rounded leaders. Topics include: the role of an officer as a trainer, resolves ethical dilemmas, and refine counseling and motivating techniques. Military Law is s primary focus of the course. Participation is three one-hour sessions of physical fitness is mandatory. One weekend of exercise is required and three more are optional. (Spring)

MSCI 4102L. Transition to Lieutenant. (1)Leadership Lab. Practical application of the material learned in the co-requisite course. (Spring)