Courses - Military Science: 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 term 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. << RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE This online catalog is for informational purposes only and is subject to modification. Final authority resides in the printed version of the catalog.