Freshmen Level Courses:

MSL 1001. Foundation of Officership (1).F.
The Foundation of Officership course introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the course addresses “life skills” including fitness and time management. MSL 1001 is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. The course teaches leadership topics beneficial to any future leader as well as introducing students to a military lifestyle. The course is open to all students and has no military obligation.

The MSL 1001 Leadership Lab consists of skill training and confidence building in subjects such as rappelling, paintball, stream crossing, aircraft orientation, military weapons firing, night compass course, orienteering, and other selected subjects.

MSL 1002. Basic Leadership (1).S.
The Basic Leadership course builds on the experience of the first term and further broadens the introduction to the Army as well as to the leadership skills and the “life skills” needed by an Army officer. The course covers a variety of leadership and communication topics including: goal setting, problem solving methodology, briefings, effective writing, and listening and speaking skills. MSL 1002 teaches leadership topics beneficial to any future leader as well as introducing students to a military lifestyle. This course is open to all students and has no military obligation.

The MSL 1002 Leadership Lab consists of skill training and confidence building in subjects such as rappelling, paintball, stream crossing, military weapons firing, night compass course, orienteering, and other selected subjects.

MSL 1101. Army Physical Fitness I (1).F.
This course, along with MSL 1102, is specifically designed to prepare Army ROTC cadets to meet and exceed the physical fitness requirements of the Army. The course satisfies Cadet Command’s requirements that all contracted cadets receive physical training and maintain the Army’s individual fitness standards. MSL 1101 is an excellent preparation for the physical requirements of the MSL 3000 level courses. The course is open to Non-ROTC students. (CORE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WELLNESS)

MSL 1102. Army Physical Fitness II (1).S.
This course is a continuation of MSL 1101, with more emphasis on student-led exercise sessions. Like MSL 1101, this course is specifically designed to prepare Army ROTC cadets to meet and exceed the physical requirements of the Army. It satisfies Cadet Command’s requirements that all contracted ROTC cadets receive physical training and maintain the Army’s individual fitness standards. MSL 1102 is an excellent preparation for the physical requirements of the MSL 3000 level courses. This course is also open to Non-ROTC students. (CORE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WELLNESS)

Sophomore Level Courses:

MSL 2001. Individual Leadership Studies (2).F.
This course studies individual leadership characteristics and styles and what makes them successful or unsuccessful in different situations and environments. The course also provides an introduction to practical leadership skills required of a small group leader. Course topics include: leadership principles and characteristics, military written and oral communications; use of the map and compass for land navigation; small unit tactical operations. MSL 2001 continues with leadership instruction appropriate for any future leader, but is especially useful for students demonstrating the potential and desire for possible service as a US Army officer. The course is open to all students and has no military obligation.

The MSL 2001 Leadership Lab includes all the lab topics of MSL 1001 with additional focus on small unit leadership opportunities for emerging leaders. This course may be taken in conjunction with MSL 1001.

MSL 2002 Leadership and Teamwork (2).S.
The Leadership and Teamwork course examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, the importance of timing the decision, and creativity in the problem solving process. Students are assisted through the officer pre-qualification process to insure their preparation to begin the demanding two-year Advanced Course curriculum that begins with MSL 3001. MSL 2002 is designed for students demonstrating the potential and desire for possible service as a US Army officer. The course is open to all students and has no military obligation.

The MSL 2002 Leadership Lab includes all the lab topics of MSL 1002 with additional focus on small unit leadership opportunities for emerging leaders. This course may be taken in conjunction with MSL 1002.

MSL 2003. ROTC Leader’s Training Course (5).SS.
At the month long Leader’s Training Course (LTC) students will be given the opportunity to learn, develop, and practice leadership within a challenging, stressful and competitive framework. The LTC environment (similar to the Outward Bound program) provides students an opportunity to demonstrate overall officer potential and characteristics such as loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, personal courage and leadership. Successful completion of LTC requires a cadet to meet or exceed the standard in a variety of objective evaluations. Normally taken the summer following the sophomore year as substitute for the first two years of ROTC (ROTC Basic Course). This course fulfills the requirements for entry into the ROTC Advanced Course. Training is conducted at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, about an hour south of Louisville, Kentucky. Transportation and expenses are paid for by the government.To receive five hours credit, a student must register and pay a fee to the University. Prerequisite: completion of sophomore year of college, cumulative GPA of 2.0, and selection by the department.

Junior Level Courses:

MSL 3001. Leadership and Problem Solving (3).F.
Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop a personal fitness regimen, and have the opportunity to learn how to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities. MSL 3000 level courses prepare a student to become a commissioned officer in the US Army.
Prerequisite: Selection by the department as well as successful completion of the Basic Course (first two years of ROTC) or its equivalent as approved by a Professor of Military Science and Leadership. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

The MSL 3001 Leadership Lab places students in demanding leadership positions for training, coaching and evaluation. Labs cover a variety of tactical situations to prepare cadets for success at the Leadership Development Assessment Camp (LDAC).

MSL 3002. Leadership and Ethics (3).S.
Examines the role that communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities, and pre-camp orientation. MSL 3000 level courses prepare a student to become a commissioned officer in the US Army. Prerequisite: MSL 3001 or permission of a Professor of Military Science and Leadership. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

The MSL 3002 Leadership Lab places students in demanding leadership positions for training, coaching and evaluation. Labs cover a variety of tactical situations to prepare cadets for success at LDAC.

MSL 3003. ROTC Leadership Development Assessment Camp (4).SS.
The 30-day Leadership Development Assessment Camp (LDAC) incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically. Advanced Camp tests intelligence,common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide a new perspective on an individual’s ability to perform exacting tasks and to make difficult decisions in demanding situations. Successful completion of this course (along with MSL 4000 level courses) leads to a commission as an officer in the US Army. Usually taken the summer following junior year. Training is conducted at Ft. Lewis, Washington, about an hour south of Seattle. Travel and expenses are paid by the government. To receive four hours of credit, a student must register and pay a fee at the University. Prerequisites: Selection by the department and successful completion of MSL 3001 and MSL 3002.

MSL 3004. US Military History (3).F;S.
Survey of American military history from colonial period to present day defense issues. Study of the American attitude toward war,the European influence, civil-military relationships and the impact of technology on operations and tactics. Students will normally conduct a staff ride to a historic battle sight to study principles of a military operation. May be taken by non-cadets for elective course credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MSL 4002. Officership (3).S.
Cadets study military law, small unit and staff operations, personal affairs, service customs, and officer orientation in preparation for graduation and commissioning. MSL 4000 level courses complete the student’s preparation to become a commissioned officer in the US Army. Prerequisite: MSL 4001 or permission of a Professor of Military Science and Leadership. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

The MSL 4002 Lab places senior cadets in leadership positions of the cadet corps to plan and execute the leadership training of the MSL 3002 cadets and their preparation for LDAC.