Military Science (MLSC)

MLSC101
Foundations of Officership

Description: Issues and competencies central to a commissioned officer's responsibilities. Understanding officership, leadership, Army values and life skills, such as physical fitness and time management.

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Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL
Groups:Basic Military Science

Credit Hours:1

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MLSC101L
Leadership Laboratory I

Description: Challenging, rewarding and practical activities in military skill development. Development of confidence and learning the importance of teamwork in goal accomplishment. Rappelling, land navigation and map reading, marksmanship, survival training, personal defense activities, survival swimming, military weapons, military drill, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.

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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Basic Military Science

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MLSC102
Basic Leadership

Description: Foundations of leadership: problem solving, communications, military briefings, effective writing, goal setting, physical well-being, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and counseling.

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Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Basic Military Science

Credit Hours:1

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MLSC102L
Leadership Laboratory II

Description: Challenging, rewarding and practical activities in military skill development. Development of confidence and learning the importance of teamwork in goal accomplishment. Rappelling, and navigation and map reading, marksmanship, survival training, personal defense activities, survival swimming, military weapons, military drill, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.

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Groups:Basic Military Science

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MLSC201
Individual Leadership Studies

Description: Introduction to replicating successful leadership characteristics through observations during experiential learning exercises. Record characteristics, discuss them in small group settings and use them in subsequent activities. Practice communications skills necessary for leadership roles, especially in military environments.

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Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Basic Military Science

Credit Hours:2

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MLSC201L
Leadership Laboratory III

Description: Second-year leadership laboratory continues to be the development of confidence, military skills and a sense of teamwork. May be selected to fill leadership positions in the cadet corps. The variety of activities parallel those during the first year of the laboratory.

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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Basic Military Science

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MLSC202
Leadership and Teamwork

Description: Building successful teams, methods to influence group actions, effective communications within groups, creativity in problem solving and how to motivate subordinates and peers. Using these skills in the context of military environments, such as while performing land navigation and infantry tactics.

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Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Basic Military Science

Credit Hours:2

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MLSC202L
Leadership Laboratory IV

Description: Second-year leadership laboratory continues to be the development of confidence, military skills and a sense of teamwork. May be selected to fill leadership positions in the cadet corps. The variety of activities parallel those during the first year of the laboratory.

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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Basic Military Science

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MLSC301
Leadership and Problem Solving

Prerequisites: Must enroll in both MLSC 301 (lecture) and MLSC 301L (lab)

Description: Conduct self-assessments of leadership style, develop a personal fitness regimen, and plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training, while testing reasoning and problem solving techniques. Direct feedback on leadership abilities.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:3

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MLSC301L
Leadership Laboratory V

Description: Placement in leadership positions within the cadet corps organization, providing a greater challenge while building on the confidence and skills developed during the basic course. Concentration on physical conditioning and the furthering of military skill development particularly with respect to small unit tactics and individual military weapons. Practical exercises in preparation for LDAC and the leadership responsibilities of the final year.

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Groups:Advanced Military Science

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MLSC302
Leadership and Ethics

Description: Role of communications, values and ethics in effective leadership. Ethical decision making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and Army leadership doctrine. Improve oral and written communications abilities.

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Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:3

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MLSC302L
Leadership Laboratory VI

Description: Placement in leadership positions within the cadet corps organization, providing a greater challenge while building on the confidence and skills developed during the basic course. Concentration on physical conditioning and the furthering of military skill development particularly with respect to small unit tactics and individual military weapons. Practical exercises in preparation for LDAC and the leadership responsibilities of the final year.

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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Advanced Military Science

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MLSC336
ROTC Internship

Prerequisites: Permission of the professor of military science.

Description: Grants academic credit for participation at LDAC, Ft. Lewis, Washington. Practical application of organizational management, teaching techniques, small group discussion, interpersonal communications, and the decision-making process. First aid, survival training, and physical conditioning techniques.

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Credit Hours:2-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:2-6

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MLSC399
Independent Study

Prerequisites: Permission of the professor of military science.

Description: Opportunity to expand study of the Army beyond the levels presented in programmed courses. Studies may approach military leadership, military history or contemporary issues from a broad perspective or more narrowly defined in-depth analysis.

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Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:1-3

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MLSC401
Leadership and Management

Prerequisites: Must enroll in both MLSC 401 (lecture) and MLSC 401L (lab)

Description: Proficiencies in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Training management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:3

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MLSC401L
Leadership Laboratory VII

Description: Leadership workshop providing the opportunity to practice leadership and managerial skills through practical application. Leadership laboratory programs are developed, planned, and conducted by the students registered in these workshops.

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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Advanced Military Science

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MLSC402
Officership

Description: Case study analysis of military law and practical exercises in establishing an ethical command climate. Complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires: plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate leadership skills.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Advanced Military Science

Credit Hours:3

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MLSC402L
Leadership Laboratory VIII

Description: Leadership workshop providing the opportunity to practice leadership and managerial skills through practical application. Leadership laboratory programs are developed, planned, and conducted by the students registered in these workshops.

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Credit Hours:0
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Grading Option:Pass No Pass
Groups:Advanced Military Science

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