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MILS 101: Foundations of Officership 1 cr.
Introduces students to issues and competencies that are central
to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Establishes
framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army
values followed by “life skills” such as physical
fitness and time management. One hour of lecture.
MILS 102: Basic Leadership 1 cr.
Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as
problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing,
goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills
and an introduction to counseling. One hour of lecture.
MILS 103: Foundations of Officership Lab 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in MILS 101. Hands-on
instruction in rappelling, mountaineering techniques, land navigation,
water survival skills and equipment care. Includes participation
in at least one field training exercise. Two hours of laboratory.
MILS 104: Officership II Lab 1 cr.
Hands on instruction in advanced rappelling, mountaineering techniques,
land navigation, squad tactics and equipment care. Includes participation
in at least one field training exercise. Two hours of laboratory
and one hour of lecture.
MILS 105: Riflery 2 cr.
Marksmanship techniques; hands-on training with .22 rifle and pistol
with emphasis on firearm safety. Two hours laboratory and one hour
of lecture.
MILS 201: Individual Leadership Studies 2 cr.
Students identify successful leadership characteristics of others
and self through observation and experiential learning exercises.
Students record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional
leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings.
Two hours of lecture.
MILS 202: Leadership and Teamwork 2 cr.
Examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing
actions, effective communication in setting and achieving goals,
the importance of timing in decision making, creativity in the
problem-solving process, and obtaining team buy-in through immediate
feedback. Two hours of lecture.
MILS 203: Individual Leadership Studies Lab 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in MILS 201. Physical
fitness training and practical application of military skills learned
in the classroom. Two hours of laboratory.
MILS 204: Leadership and Teamwork Lab 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in MILS 202. Physical
fitness training and practical exercises of leadership and military
skills learned in the classroom. Two hours of laboratory.
MILS 207: Practicum (Basic Camp) 6 cr.
Six week camp at an active Army installation under the direction
and supervision of the active Army personnel. Basic military subjects
and leadership experiences. Practical work in both garrison and
in the field. Qualifies a student with no prior military science
courses for entry into the Advanced ROTC Program. Prerequisite:
Consent of PMS. Four credits granted for completion of this practicum.
MILS 301: Leadership and Problem Solving 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of MILS 101, 102, 201, 202, or completion
of Leadership Training Camp or Veteran status. Students conduct
self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen,
and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical while
testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students receive
direct feedback on leadership abilities. Three hours of lecture.
MILS 302: Leadership and Ethics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of MILS 100 and 200 level courses, or
Veteran status or currently serving in the National Guard or Army
Reserves. Examines the role communications, values, and ethics
play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making,
consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and survey
Army leadership doctrine with emphasis on improving oral and written
communication abilities. Three hours of lecture.
MILS 303: Advanced Military Science I Lab 1 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership
exercises using skills and techniques learned in classroom. Includes
participation in at least three field training exercise and a social
activity. Two hours laboratory and one hour of lecture.
MILS 304: Advanced Military Science II Lab 1 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership
exercises using skills and techniques learned in the classroom.
Includes participation in at least five field training exercises
and a social activity. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of
lecture.
MILS 307: Practicum (Advanced Camp) 6 cr.
Six week advanced ROTC Camp at an active Army installation under
direction and supervision of active Army personnel. Leadership
experiences in garrison and in field designed to evaluate leadership
potential under stressful conditions using formal Leadership Assessment
Programs (LAP). Prerequisites: completion of MILS 301, 302, 303,
304, and/or consent of PMS. Four credits granted for completion
of this practicum.
MILS 401: Leadership and Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of MILS 301 and 302. Develops student
proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning
as a staff member, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore
training management, methods of effect staff collaboration, and
developmental counseling techniques. Three hours of lecture.
MILS 402: Officership 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of MILS 301 and 302. Study includes case
study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing
an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long
Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize,
collaborate, analyze, and demonstrate their leadership skills.
Three hours of lecture.
MILS 403: Adv Mils III Lab 1 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and practical exercises in leadership
and Army staff relationships including thinking, analyzing, planning,
deciding, and communicating. Plan and conduct at least three field
training exercises, and a social event under faculty supervision.
Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.
MILS 404: Adv MILS IV Lab 1 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training, practical exercises in leadership,
and command and staff operation; plan and conduct at least five
field training exercises and a social event under faculty supervision.
Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.
MILS 406: Reading/Conference 1 cr.
Independent reading and study of the art of military leadership
and ethics. Conferences with assigned professor(s). Prerequisites:
MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.
MILS 407: Planning and Executing 1 cr.
Practical exercises in military staff planning and execution of
selected ROTC activities, exercises and/or leadership laboratories.
Prerequisites: MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.
MILS 408: Readings and Reports 1 cr.
Readings and book reports on issues and/or military subjects of
contemporary significance for military leaders. Prerequisites:
MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.
MILS 409: Instruction Methods 1 cr.
Actual experience in preparing and presenting military science
instruction on selected topics under instructor supervision. Prerequisites:
MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.
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