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Courses numbered 1000-1999 are open to freshmen; 2000-2999 to sophomores; 3000-3999 to juniors; 4000-4999 to seniors. It is recommended that students elect courses in the years for which they are listed. Freshmen will be admitted to courses above the 2000 level only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Juniors and seniors taking freshman courses may be expected to do additional work. Any course above 4999 is a graduate course.

NOTE:
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit assigned to the course.
An H following the course number indicates an honors level course.

MSC 101
Introduction to Tactical Leadership [Lecture] (2)

This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting and time management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leader attributes and core leader competencies while gaining a big-picture understanding of ROTC, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.

MSC 102
Introduction to Tactical Leadership II [Lecture] (2)

This course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. This course overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. You will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leader attributes and core leader competencies while gaining a big-picture understanding of ROTC, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.

MSC 103
Military Fitness & Conditioning [Lecture and Laboratory] (1)

This course provides skills necessary to develop a balanced, military-type fitness program for a group while maintaining focus on the individual’s needs and progression. Also provides an understanding of the whole-body fitness and conditioning principals used by the Army. Helps students develop skills necessary to plan, implement, evaluate and manage a military fitness program. Includes monthly fitness tests to measure individual progression. Students incur no military obligation.

MSC 104
Military Conditioning Lab [Laboratory] (1)

Provides hands-on application of the Army whole body fitness concept. This progressive program enhances strength, flexibility and endurance. Requires participation in group organization activities, cardiovascular training, muscle strengthening exercises and agility events contained in Army Field Manual 21-20. Includes monthly fitness tests to measure individual progression. Students incur no military obligation.