Military Science ROTC (MLSC)

MLSC 1001. Leadership Laboratory 101. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of individual-level knowledge, skills, and behaviors relating to teamwork and leadership learned during MLSC 1101.

MLSC 1002. Leadership Laboratory 102. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of individual-level knowledge, skills, and behaviors relating to teamwork and leadership learned during MLSC 1201.

MLSC 1101. Introduction to Leadership and the US Army. (1 Credit)

This course introduces basic concepts of organizational leadership and the military profession, including its organization, ethics, and values. Students explore the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, the responsibilities and impact of leadership expressed in the Army Leadership Requirements Model, and the customs, traditions, and rules of military service. Students are introduced to fundamentals of land navigation, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, first aid, and public speaking. Open to all students without obligation.

MLSC 1201. Foundations of Leadership. (1 Credit)

This course explores leadership principles, decision-making, and team building. Students learn personal development of life skills like critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Students learn the basics of the communications process and the importance of effective communication skills for leaders. Open to all students without obligation.

MLSC 2001. Leadership Laboratory 201. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of small unit leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned during MLSC 2101.

MLSC 2002. Leadership Laboratory 202. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of small unit leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned during MLSC 2201.

MLSC 2101. Leadership and Ethics. (1 Credit)

This course focuses on leadership and ethics, and adds depth to students’ knowledge of different leadership styles. Students gain an understanding of team dynamics, leadership analysis, and self-assessment of their own leadership style. The Army Profession is presented through an understanding of values and ethics, and how both apply to different situations leaders may encounter.

MLSC 2201. Decision Making and Organization. (1 Credit)

This course focuses on organizational knowledge and decision-making. The course begins with analytic techniques, creative thinking skills, and the Army problem-solving process relating to situations leaders confront. Organizational processes to build shared understanding like troop-leading procedures, operations orders, and knowledge management are explored in detail. Students explore advanced techniques in problem analysis, sound decision-making, planning and organizing, delegation, control, and interpersonal skills. Open to all students without obligation.

MLSC 3001. Leadership Laboratory 301. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of small unit leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned during MLSC 3101.

Corequisite: MLSC 3101.

MLSC 3002. Leadership Laboratory 302. (0 Credits)

Provides practical application of small unit leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned during MLSC 3201.

Corequisite: MLSC 3201.

MLSC 3101. Leadership in Training and Functions. (3 Credits)

This course explores how organizations train and function. The course focuses on fundamentals, principles, and processes associated with training and management, and how the Army functionally operates. Coursework emphasizes written and oral communication skills, motivational behavior, interpersonal skills, administrative procedures, and decision-making.

Corequisite: MLSC 3001.

MLSC 3201. Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations. (3 Credits)

This course explores fundamentals of direct leadership and small unit techniques, tactics, and procedures in increasingly challenging situations. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. This course is designed to bring cadets to peak proficiency in leadership ability.

Corequisite: MLSC 3002.

MLSC 4001. Leadership Laboratory 401. (0 Credits)

Provides practical experience within the setting of a military organization to develop leadership talents at the company level. Senior students assume leadership roles as cadet commanders, staff officers, or staff assistants responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all cadet training and operations.

Corequisite: MLSC 4101.

MLSC 4002. Leadership Laboratory 402. (0 Credits)

Provides practical experience within the setting of a military organization to develop leadership talents at the company level. Senior students assume leadership roles as cadet commanders, staff officers, or staff assistants responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all cadet training and operations.

Corequisite: MLSC 4201.

MLSC 4101. The Army Officer. (3 Credits)

This course explores the development of an Army officer and the knowledge, skills, and behaviors expected of an Army officer. You will learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities, and how to conduct planning, operations, and training at the company level.

Corequisite: MLSC 4001.

MLSC 4201. Company Level Leadership. (3 Credits)

This course explores Army operations at the company level and the role of junior officers there. Students explore the Army in contemporary and future operations, ethical and legal issues related to officership, and continue to improve leadership and decision-making knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

Corequisite: MLSC 4002.

MLSC 4999. Tutorial. (3 Credits)

Tutorial.