Military Science - Four Year Program

Basic Course

The Basic Course is designed to give students a general knowledge of the role of national defense and also provides knowledge of leadership skills needed by military officers. Students completing the Basic Course have an opportunity to be considered for the Advanced Course program and obtain a commission in the active Army or reserve components. ROTC students take at least one military science course each semester. First year students normally take MSL 1010 in the fall and MSL 1020 in the spring semester. Sophomore students take MSL 2010 during the fall and MSL 2020 during the spring.

Exceptions to the above requirements must be approved by the chair of the department. Students who have had three years of junior ROTC (High School JROTC) or have prior military service may, with the approval of the chair of the department, have all or part of the Basic Course waived. Students transferring from other institutions who have started either Army or Air Force ROTC will have their records reviewed to determine proper placement credit. 

Advanced Course

Students successfully completing the Basic Course may be enrolled in the Advanced Course with the permission of the chair of the department. The major emphasis of the Advanced Course is the development of individual leadership and military skills. During the junior year, students complete MSL 3010 and 3020. Between the junior and senior year, students will attend the Leadership and Development Course at Fort Lewis, WA. This is a five week course paid for by the Army. During the senior year, students complete MSL 4010 and MSL 4020. To complete a Military Science minor, students must complete course work in the areas of history, behavioral sciences, mathematics, and international studies.