Military Science
Undergraduate Courses
ML 1011. FOUNDATIONS OF OFFICERSHIP I
Cat. I (0 units w/grade)
Introduction to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned
officer's responsibilities. Establishes a framework for understanding officership,
leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses "life skills" including fitness and time management. Participation in weekly training
leadership laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and
other special events is required.
ML 1012. FOUNDATIONS OF OFFICERSHIP II
Cat. I (1/9 unit after completion of 1011 and 1012)
This course continues the studies begun in ML 1011. Students make oral
presentations on the elements of leadership, enhancing effective communication.
Students begin to develop leadership potential by instilling self-confidence and
fostering teamwork through basic survival techniques (e.g., water survival).
Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus training
sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
ML 1021. BASIC LEADERSHIP I
Cat. I (0 units w/grade)
ML 1021 expands upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous term by
focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. "Life skills"
lessons in this semester include: problem solving, goal setting, interpersonal communication skills, and assertiveness skills. Participation in weekly training
leadership laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and
other special events is required.
ML 1022. BASIC LEADERSHIP II
Cat. I (1/9 unit after completion of 1021 and 1022)
ML 1022 continues by providing cadets with interesting lessons yielding
immediately useful skills. The course also gives accurate information about life
in the Army, including the organization of the Army, employment benefits, and
work experiences of junior officers. Participation in weekly training leadership
laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and other
special events is required.
ML 2011. INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES I
Cat. I (1/12 unit)
Introduces students to team building techniques. Students build upon the basic
leader principals and leadership development methodologies to refine their
understanding of leadership. How to build teams, how to influence, how to
communicate, how and when to make decision, and creative problem-solving.
Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus training
sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 1022
ML 2012. INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES II
Cat. I (1/12 unit)
The curriculum focuses on building character. Where years one, three and four
focus on mastering definitions, concepts, ideas and principles, year two focuses
on direct, physical experiences. Year two centers on giving cadets the opportunity
to apply, practice and experience leadership principles. Cadets are asked to
reflect upon their actions and those of others. Participation in weekly training
leadership laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and
other special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 2011
ML 2021. LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK I
Cat. I (1/12 unit)
Students continue the study of leader principals and are introduced to formal
policies such as equal opportunity, ethics, and values. Military communication
skills are trained along with the principles of camouflage. Complex cases of risk
management are studied. Students will submit a written information paper.
Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus training
sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 2012
ML 2022. LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK II
Cat. I (1/12 unit)
This course covers small unit movement and military tactics. It combines
previous study in weapons, movement and communications to teach the
combination of firepower and maneuver to the student. This course also teaches
the student the elements of how the military trains its personnel. A written
decision paper and practical exercise in conducting training is included in this
course. Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus
training sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 2021
ML 3011. LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING I
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
This course focuses on development of individual leadership abilities. This
course reviews leadership styles, management strategies and training techniques
for leaders of small units. Promoting and developing communication skills and
teamwork are addressed. Examines leadership of small units conducting
conventional combat operations and tactical employment of weapon systems.
Development of oral communication skills through military briefings and
issuance of operations orders. Special attention is placed on evaluations through
practical exercises. Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off
campus training sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is
required. Recommended background: Students must have completed the basic
course or ROTC Leadership Training course and have signed a personal contract
with the US Army. Department Head approval is required.
ML 3012. LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING II
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
Student learns how to conduct crisis planning and management. Discussion of
roles and functions of combat arms, combat support, and combat service
support branches. Case studies of small-unit operations are studied. Introduction
to Army special operations, military operations other than war, and trends
in the military. Students write self-evaluations throughout this course. Students
are graded on their performance during leadership practical exercises. Attendance
at monthly labs and formal social functions is required. Students write
self-evaluations through this course. Students are graded on their performance
during leadership practical exercises. Participation in weekly training leadership
laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and other
special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 3011
ML 3021. LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS I
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
ML 3021 is designed to continue the development as leaders by presenting
instruction in the three foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal
communication, and values and ethics. The leadership module contains an
examination of Army leadership doctrine followed by expansion on key
leadership concepts and provide feedback for cadet leadership self-development
efforts. Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus
training sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
ML 3022. LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS II
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
The main thrust of the communication module is the opportunity for cadets to
present an information briefing and receive feedback from both instructor and
fellow students. The last module of the term contains lessons that focus on
values, ethics, ethical decision-making, consideration of others, and spiritual
needs. Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus
training sessions (field training exercises) and other special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 3021
ML 4011. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT I
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
ML 4011 begins with a series of lessons designed to enable the cadets to make
informed career decisions as they prepare their accessions documents. Lessons
concentrate on Army operations and training management, communications
and leadership skills and support the beginning of the final transition from cadet
to lieutenant. The course focuses cadets, early in the year, on attaining
knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas they will need to operate
effectively as Army officers. These areas include: the Army's training management
system, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. While the
proficiency attained in each of these areas will initially be at the apprentice level,
cadets will continue to sharpen these skills as they perform their roles as cadet
officers in the ROTC battalion and as new lieutenants after commissioning. At
the end of this semester cadets should possess the fundamental skills, attributes,
and abilities to operate as competent leaders in the cadet battalion and
confidently shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them. Participation in
weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus training sessions (field
training exercises) and other special events is required.
ML 4022. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II
Cat. I (1/6 unit)
This Course focuses on completing the transition from cadet to lieutenant. As
an expansion of the Ethics instruction in ML 3021, the course starts with an
examination of unit ethical climate and the commander's role as the moral
anchor of the unit. This is followed by a module addressing military law and
leadership. The next module reinforces previous instruction on the organization
of the Army and introduces how the Army organizes for operations from the
tactical to strategic level. This is followed by instruction on administrative and
logistical management that focuses on the fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. Next is a short module that focuses on preparing cadets for their
forthcoming commissioning and military service. At the core of this semester is the Advanced Course's Capstone Exercise. This twelve-lesson exercise directly
reinforces all modules from this term, and also incorporates and reinforces many
learning objectives from modules throughout the entire curriculum. The
Capstone Exercise requires cadets, both individually and collectively, to apply
their knowledge to solve problems and confront situations commonly faced by
junior officers. Upon completion of this course the cadets will be prepared to
shoulder the responsibility of being a commissioned officer in the United States
Army. Participation in weekly training leadership laboratories; off campus
training sessions (field training exercises, Military Staff Ride and other special
events is required).
ML 4024. TRANSITION TO LIEUTENANT
(1/6 unit)
Cadets organize and lead all the junior cadets. This course covers the military
legal system, personnel actions and personal finances. It certifies fundamental
competencies in land navigation, tactics, counseling, and interpersonal
communications. This course requires three hours of class work and three hours
of physical fitness per week. Participation in weekly training leadership
laboratories; off campus training sessions (field training exercises) and other
special events is required.
Recommended background: ML 4023