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MSL - Military Science and Leadership

MSL 101 Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking

Introduction to effective leadership, communication, life skills, cultural understanding, goal setting, and time management that relates to the Army profession. Co-requisite: MSL 103.

Credits
1(1-2)

MSL 102 Introduction to the Profession of Arms

An introduction to the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the Profession of Arms and Army communication. Prerequisite: MSL 101. Co-requisite: MSL 104.

Credits
1(1-2)

MSL 103 Introduction to Army Physical Fitness

This course introduces individuals into performance, health, and physical readiness by providing education and training in performance of military exercises and physical fitness principles.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 104 Physical Fitness

Students participate in the U.S. Army's physical fitness program one to three days each week. The sessions build upon the fitness level previously achieved. Prerequisite: MSL 103.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 201 Individual Leadership Studies

Studies in personal well-being, self-development, problem solving, and decision-making; group dynamics, communication, values and ethics; introduces team-building, leading and assessing group actions. Prerequisites: MSL 102. Co-requisite: MSL 203.

Credits
2(2-2)

MSL 202 Leadership and Teamwork

Continuing studies in self-development and team-building. Introduces group problem solving, planning group actions, risk management, diversity, persuasion, and the profession of arms. Recommended: MSL 201.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MSL 203 Physical Training I

Learn how to conduct and lead a military physical training session integrating Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) into daily routines. Manage their personnel resources to maximize readiness.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 204 Physical Training II

Learn how to conduct and lead a military physical training sessions integrating Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) into daily routines. Manage personnel resources to maximize readiness. Prerequisites: MSL 201, MSL 203.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 301 Adaptive Team Leadership

Planning, leading, assessing small unit actions. Studies in problem-solving, training management, Principles of War, tactics, warrior ethos, history, and future of the Army. Prerequisite: MSL 202. Co-requisite: MSL 303.

Credits
3(3-2)

MSL 302 Leadership in Changing Environments

Planning, leading, and assessing small unit actions. Studies in ethical decision-making, military briefings, writing, power, personality, followership, diversity, group cohesion and dysfunction. Prerequisite: MSL 301. Co-requisite: MSL 304.

Credits
3(3-2)

MSL 303 Physical Fitness Planning I

This course focuses on plans and supervision of group training sessions that promote performance optimization by integrating elements of sleep, health, spiritual, mental, and nutritional behaviors. Prerequisite: MSL 204.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 304 Physical Fitness Planning II

This course focuses on plans and supervision of group training sessions that promote performance optimization by integrating elements of sleep, health, spiritual, mental, and nutritional behaviors. Prerequisite: MSL 303.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 397 Special Topics in Military Science and Leadership

Studies in military science or leadership. Topics may include military leadership, military logistics, military administration, military operations or military history. Prerequisite: permission of the MSL Chairperson.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

permission of the MSL Chairperson

Corequisites

None.

MSL 401 Mission Command and Army Profession

Explore the dynamics of leading in complex situations of current Military Operations. Examine: customs; courtesies; military law; principles of war. Prerequisite: MSL 302. Co-requisite: MSL 403.

Credits
3(3-2)

MSL 402 Mission Command II and the Company Grade Officer

Students will learn the Army Multidomain Operations and the ability to demonstrate the Seven Army Values, Soldier’s Creed, and the Warrior Ethos. Prerequisite: MSL 401. Co-requisite: MSL 404.

Credits
3(3-2)

MSL 403 Advanced Physical Fitness Planning I

This course aims to expand knowledge base by bringing in trained and certified professionals to improve the holistic health and fitness (H2F) system. Students will supervise PT planning. Prerequisite: MSL 304.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 404 Advanced Physical Fitness II

This course aims to expand knowledge base by bringing in trained and certified professionals to improve the holistic health and fitness (H2F) system. Students will supervise PT planning. Prerequisite: MSL 403.

Credits
1(0-1)

MSL 496 Leaders in Military History

Examines the role of military leaders in the development of the United States from colonial warfare through the global war on terrorism. Prerequisite: permission of the Military Science chair because course requires access to ROTC Blackboard. Recommended: MSL 301 and MSL 302, and enrollment in Army ROTC; 26 hours completed or a declared Military Leadership minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

MSL 597 Advanced Special Topics in Military Science

Advanced studies in military science or leadership, logistics, administration, operations or history. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Prerequisite: MSL 301, MSL 302, and permission of MSL Chair.

Credits
1-6(Spec)