Military Science-MLSC (MLSC)

MLSC 101  Introduction to the Army  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Basic leadership attributes and the core tactical competencies of an Army officer.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Required field trips.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 102  Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Communication, critical thinking, and related core competencies used to lead small Army units.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Required field trips.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 196  Military Science Group Study I  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 101.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 197  Military Science Group Study II  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 102.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 201  Leadership and Decision Making  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Principles and theories of adaptive leadership, critical thinking, decision making, and the core tactical competencies used to lead small Army units.
Required field trips.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 202  Army Doctrine and Team Development  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Theories and methods of effective leadership of small units, with a focus on military operations, problem solving, and team building.
Prerequisite: MLSC 201.
Registration Information: If the prerequisite course has not been taken, an instructor override may be considered based on the student's military experience. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 235  Military Tactical Leadership  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: Selected topics in physiology, engineering, geology/terrain analysis, and sociology/human behavior; this subject matter will inform the basic military skills needed to train for and compete in the Ranger Challenge. Physical conditioning is a significant component of this class.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 250  Basic Camp Leader Internship  Credits: Var[2-8] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Practical leadership development and management skills in a military operations environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Maximum of 8 credits allowed in course.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 294  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-2] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: MLSC 101 and MLSC 102.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 295  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-2] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 296  Military Science Group Study III  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 201.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 297  Military Science Group Study IV  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 202.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 301  Adaptive Tactical Leadership  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: The study, practice, and application of the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level.
Prerequisite: MLSC 202.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 396. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 302  Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Advanced practice and application of the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the squad and platoon levels.
Prerequisite: MLSC 301.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 397. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 357  The American Military Experience  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: HIST 357.
Course Description: Role of the armed forces in American society; development of military traditions, institutions, and practices.
Prerequisite: HIST 100 or HIST 101 or HIST 115 or HIST 120 or HIST 121 or HIST 150 or HIST 151 or HIST 170 or HIST 171.
Registration Information: Completion of 45 credits. Credit not allowed for both MLSC 357 and HIST 357.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 386  Advanced Camp Practicum  Credits: 8 (1-12-1)

Course Description: Leadership principles and skills applied to actual field situations.
Prerequisite: MLSC 301.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture, laboratory and recitation.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 395  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Leadership theory and skills as applied to the military.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 396  Military Science Group Study V  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 301.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 397  Military Science Group Study VI  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 302.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 401  The Army Officer  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Culminating study of Army leadership focuses on building teams, coordinating and synchronizing training, mentoring subordinates, and preparing students for commissioning into the Profession of Arms.
Prerequisite: (MLSC 302) and (MLSC 357 or HIST 357).
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 496. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 402  Company Grade Leadership  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Culminating study of Army leadership and mission command with emphasis on geographical commands, unified land operations, and the application of leadership and Army principles.
Prerequisite: MLSC 401.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 497. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 495  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 496  Military Science Group Study VII  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 401.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MLSC 497  Military Science Group Study VIII  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in MLSC 402.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.