ROTC Courses
Aerospace Course Descriptions
103 The Air Force Today I
(1 s.h.) Focuses on the organizational structure and missions of Air Force organizations, officership, communication, and professionalism.
104 The Air Force Today II
(1 s.h.)
*Prerequisite: AERO 103 or permission of instructor.
203 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I
(1 s.h.) Designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate.
204 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II
(1 s.h.) *Prerequisite: AERO 203 or permission of instructor.
214 Leadership Lab for AERO 204
(No credit) Prepares students for Air Force Field Training Camp. Required only for students pursuing a commission as an officer in the
U.S. Air Force.
303 Air Force Leadership and Management I
(2 s.h.) Emphasizes the concepts and skills required by the successful manager and leader.
304 Air Force Leadership and Management II
(2 s.h.) *Prerequisite: AERO 210 or permission of instructor.
313 Leadership Lab for AERO 303
(No credit) Covers experiences in officer-type activities.
314 Leadership Lab for AERO 304
(No credit) Covers experiences in officer-type activities.
403 National Security Affairs and Preparation fro Active Duty I
(2 s.h.) Designed to provide future Air Force officers with a background on U.S. National Security Policy so they can effectively function in today’s Air Force.
404 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II
(2 s.h.) *Prerequisite: AERO 403 or permission of instructor.
413 Leadership Lab for AERO 403
(No credit) Officer-type activities and orientation for initial active duty.
Military Science Course Descriptions
109 Foundations of Officership
(1 s.h.)
U.S. Army orientation information and individual military skills are stressed.
110 Introduction to Leadership
(1 s.h.) Initial instructions in land navigation and military history.
209 Individual Leadership
(1 s.h.) Covers the intermediate level in the Leadership Development Program for the Army ROTC program. *Prerequisites: MS 109 and MS110.
210 Leadership and Teamwork
(1 s.h.) Cadets continue leadership development and transition to the advanced course; emphasis is placed on individual and team building.
309 Leadership and Problem Solving
(2 s.h.) Emphasis is placed on leadership applications and effective planning and organizational skills. *Concurrent enrollment in either MS 319 or MS 350 is required.
310 Leadership and Ethics
(2 s.h.) A continuation of MS 309. Cadets are trained on basic officer skills, including preparation of map overlays, the principles of war, and how to conduct an After Action Review. *Concurrent enrollment in MS 320 or MS 351 required.
319, 320 MS Lab
(No credit) Focuses on individual and small unit tactics skills. *Concurrent enrollment in MS 309 or MS 310 is required.
409 Leadership and Management
(2 s.h.) This begins the transition of the cadet to an officer. Emphasis is on roles and duties of the 2nd lieutenant. *Concurrent enrollment in MS 419 or MS 450 is required.
410 Officership
(2 s.h.) Completes the transition of the student to an officer, culminating in her commissioning. Primary focus of the course is to provide the Advanced Camp graduates instruction in the planning, organizing, training, and leadership development necessary to lead a platoon. *Concurrent enrollment in either MS 420 or MS 451 required.
419, 420 Military Science Lab
(No credit) Practical applications of subjects taught in MS 409 and MS 410. *Concurrent enrollment in MS 409 or 410 is required.
Naval Science Course Descriptions
101 Introduction to Naval Science
(1 s.h.) A general introduction to sea power and the Naval Services. Emphasis is placed on the mission, organization, regulations and broad warfare components of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Continues the general concepts and history of sea power, implementation of sea power as an instrument of national policy and a study of the U.S. Naval strategy.
203 Leadership and Management
(1 s.h.) Introduction to the principles of Naval leadership, management and command.
205 Navigation (Navy Option)
(2 s.h.) Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, principles and procedures of ship navigation and coastal piloting. *Must concurrently register for either NS 211 or MS 350.
206 Evolution of Warfare I (Marine Option)
(1 s.h.) Explores the nature of warfare throughout Western history.
211 Navigation Lab for NS 205 (Navy Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Navy. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 205 required.
303 Amphibious Warfare I (Marine Option)
(2 s.h.) Historical survey of the projection of sea power ashore. *Must concurrently register for either NS 313 or MS 350.
304 Amphibious Warfare II (Marine Option)
(2 s.h.) Continuation of NS 303. *Must concurrently register for either NS 314 or MS 351.
308 Naval Engineering
(1 s.h.) Familiarizes students with the types, structures and purpose of Navy ships.
309 Naval Weapons Systems (Navy and Marine Option)
(2 s.h.) Covers the principles of Naval weapons systems, including the integration of Marine Corps combat elements with a Navy Battle Group. *Must concurrently register for either NS 315, NS 413, or MS 450.
313 Amphibious Warfare I Lab for NS 303 (Marine Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Marine Corps. Emphasizes preparation for NROTC Officer Candidate School at Quantico, Virginia. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 303 is required.
314 Amphibious Warfare II Lab for NS 304 (Marine Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Marine Corps. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 304 required.
315 Navy Leadership Lab I for NS 309 (Navy Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Navy. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 309 is required.
402 Leadership and Ethics (Navy and Marine Option)
(2 s.h.) Seminar on leadership principles and management techniques as they apply to the duties and responsibilities of junior officers. *Must concurrently register for NS 412, NS 414, or MS 451.
408 Naval Operations and Seamanship (Navy Option)
(2 s.h.) 102 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (1 s.h.) Comprehensive study of the theory, principles and procedures
of naval operations. *Must concurrently register for either NS 411 or LS 450.
411 Naval Operations Lab for NS 408 (Navy Option)
(2 s.h.) For students seeking a commission in the Navy. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 408 required.
412 Navy Leadership Lab II for NS 402 (Navy Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Navy. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 402 is required.
413 Marine Leadership Lab I for NS 309 (Marine Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Marine Corps. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 403 is required.
414 Marine Leadership Lab II for NS 402 (Marine Option)
(No credit) For students seeking a commission in the Marine Corps. *Concurrent enrollment in NS 402 is required.