The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program prepares students to serve as officers in the United States Military. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree, student cadets receive their commission appointment. Today's military officers need the valuable knowledge, skill and experience provided through their ROTC training and academic achievement in a field of study. In combination with a student’s academic major and ROTC coursework the Minor in Military Science directs additional academic coursework in one of three directions. The purpose is to prepare students to be better officers upon graduation and commissioning into the United States Military. The additional knowledge and skills from this minor enhance the expertise students are developing and supports their ability to transition efficiently into officer roles. This minor is available to any student planning to serve in an officer position or interested in another professional role within the Department of Defense.

Military Studies Minor Requirements

Lower Division Requirements
Required Courses
Credits
MAS 205
American Military History
3
MAS 309*
Fld Training, 4 Weeks
2
Choose four of the following:
6-8
MAS 110
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I
MAS 111
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II
MAS 210
Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
MAS 211
Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
MSL 101
Leadership and Personal Development
MSL 102
Intro to Tactical Leadership
MSL 201
Innovative Team Leadership
MSL 202
Found of Tactical Leadership
Upper Division Requirements
Choose five of the following:
15
MAS 310
Leading People and Effective Communication I
MAS 311
Leading People and Effective Communication II
MAS 410
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I
MAS 411
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II
MSL 301
Adaptive Team Leadership
MSL 302
Applied Team Leadership
MSL 401
Adaptive Leadership
MSL 402
Leadership in a Complex World
Total Credits
24-29

* If a student is not accepted into MAS 309 by the respective military service, the student can substitute an additional upper division military course along with MSL 106.