Focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with how to plan, prepare, execute, and continuously assess the conduct of training at the company of field grade officer level.

A historical review and analysis of the development of military strategy and weapons; a detailed study of the history of the United States military; an analysis of contemporary, post-World War II issues; and a study of selected battles. Prerequisite: consent of military science/history department chair.

An academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Office roles and responsibilites. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and an Oral Practicum as the final exam. The Oral Practicum explores your knowledge of how you will be prepared for the 20 Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) covered throughout the ROTC Advanced Course.

Introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communication process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Focuses on leadership and decision making. The outcomes demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Innovative Solution to Problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outsde the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Forcuses on Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos are their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to honors students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Seminar course offered every spring for students enrolled in the honors program. Students will attend the humanities symposium hosted by the School of Letters and Sciences. In addition, the honors students will assist in leading a discussion for the public on the topic. The topic for the symposium changes every year. There will be scheduled course meetings prior to and after the symposium for discussions related to the symposium topic. Prerequisite: enrollment in the honors program; junior standing. May be taken as CR/NC. May be repeated for credit.

Seminar course offered every fall for students enrolled in the honors program. Students will attend lectures and discussions that are presented by the D.B. Reinhart Institute on Ethics in Leadership. These lectures address ethical issues in a variety of settings, including business, health care, science, religion, politics, and technology. In addition the course will meet once a week to discuss the lectures, and learn more about upcoming speakers. Prerequisites: enrollment in honors program; sophomore standing. May be taken as CR/NC. May be repeated for credit.