Military Science Course Descriptions

Cadets can earn a minor in Military Science following completion of the four-year ROTC program at Capital University.  Twenty-two credit hours are spent in the classroom; three credit hours are given upon graduation from National Advance Leaders Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington.
 

MS 111: FOUNDATIONS OF OFFICERSHIP  (2 credit hours)
    This course is designed to make your first peer group at college one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience.  Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, land navigation, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship.  Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments.  One hour and a required leadership lab (MS 111L) per week, plus optional participation in a one-hour session for physical fitness.

MS 112: BASIC LEADERSHIP (2 credit hours)
    This course builds on MS 111.  Learn/apply principles of effective leading.  Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division Army ROTC students.  Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction.  Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader.  One hour and a required leadership lab (MS 112L) per week, plus optional participation in a one-hour session for physical fitness.

MS 211: INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES (3 credit hours)
    This course is a survey of U.S. military history from the end of World War I to the present.  It defines national security, outlines the current U.S. national security structure, and emphasizes the impact of World War II on the development of national security policies and the etasblishment of today's world order.  Other topics include an overview of military leadership and the principles of leadership.  Two hours and a required leadership lab (MS 211L) per week, and optional participation in a one-hour session for physical fitness.

MS 212: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK (3 credit hours)
    This course is a survey of military history from colonial America until the end of World War I.  It introduces the development of tactics and strategy in American military history through the use of selected campaigns and battles from the period.  Two-hours and a required leadership lab (MS 212L) per week, and optional participation in a one hour session for physical fitness.

MS 213: ARMY LEADERS TRAINING COURSE (3 credit hours)
    A 35-day training program conducted at Fort Knox, Ky., after the students sophomore year of study. There is no obligation to the U.S. Army for attending the course and students are paid for their attendance. Studies include basic leadership principles and training includes physical fitness, obstacle courses and practical application of skills. The course fulfills requirements for MS 111, 112, 211, 212 and is primarily for students who wish to join ROTC beginning their junior year.

MS 311: LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING (3 credit hours)
    This course is designed in a series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity.  Uses small unit tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for basic course students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leading.  Three hours and a required leadership lab (MS 311L), plus three required one-hour sessions for physical fitness.  Prerequisites:  MS 111/112, 211/212. or credit for Army ROTC Leaders Training Course.

MS 312: LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS (3 credit hours)
    This course is designed to continue the methodology of MS 311.  Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral orders for team members to accomplish tasks.  Delegate tasks and supervise.  Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organization under stress.  Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies.  Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive environment that enhances team performance.  Three hours and a required leadership lab (MS 312L) per week, plus three required one-hour sessions for physical fitness.  Prerequisites: MS 111/112, 211/212, 311, or credit for Army ROTC Leaders Training Course.

MS 313: NATIONAL ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CAMP (3 credit hours)
    A five-week summer camp at Fort Lewis, Wash. Topics for training include weapons familiarization military skills; confidence and team-building training; light infantry tactics; and leadership and management techniques. Focus on organizational development and behavior. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

NURS 313: Army ROTC NURSING (3 credit hours)

  An elective course for nurse cadets in the ROTC program for the purposes of training nurse cadets to Army standards,developing leadership(NSTP), N 313 provides a supplement to on-campus instruction with a focus on leadership. Prerequisite: ROTC MS III standing.

MS 411: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (3 credit hours)
    Plan, conduct and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization.  Articulate goals and put plans into action to attain them.  Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it.  Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources.  Learn/apply various Army policies and programs in this effort.  Three hours and a required leadership lab (MS 411L) per week, plus three required one-hour sessions for physical fitness.  Prerequisite: MS 311, 312.

MS 412: OFFICERSHIP (3 credit hours)
    This course continues the methodology from MS 411.  Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas.  Refine counseling and motivating techniques.  Examine aspects of tradition and military law as it relates to leading as an officer in the Army.  Prepare for a future as a successful Army lieutenant.  Two hours and a required leadership lab (MS 412L) per week, plus three one-hour sessions for physical fitness.  Prerequisite: MS 311, 312, 411.