Military Science & Leadership (MSL)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

MSL 101  Leadership and Personal Development  3(2-2)  

Fall, Even.
Introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn skills that relate to leadership, officership and the Army.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week.

MSL 102  Introduction to Tactical Leadership  3(2-2)  

Spring, Even.
Provides an overview of leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, listening skills and writing. Students explore dimensions of leadership in the context of classroom instruction and practical exercises.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week.

MSL 201  Innovative Team Leadershp  3(2-2)  

Fall, Even.
Explores the dimensions of creative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories. Students practice team building exercises during leadership labs. Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week.

MSL 202  Foundations of Tactical Leadership  3(2-2)  

Spring, Even.
Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Highlights terrain analysis, operation orders and adaptive leadership.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week.

MSL 301  Adaptive Tactical Leadership  3(2-2)  

Fall, Even.
Challenges students to study, practice and evaluate adaptive leadership skills in scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Students receive specific feedback on their leadership skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week and physical training required three times per week. ROTC Basic Course Credit.

MSL 302  Leadership in Changing Environmens  3(2-2)  

Spring, Even.
Employs increasing leadership challenges to build skills in leading tactical operations at the platoon level. Students learn basics of stability operations and conduct military briefings.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week and physical training required three times per week. ROTC Basic Course Credit.

MSL 303  Advanced Camp  6(0-12)  

Summer, Even.
Students are assigned to a unit, placed in leadership positions, and evaluated on how they work in that unit.
Prerequisite: MSL 301 and MSL 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Mandatory for Advanced Course ROTC students.

MSL 401  Developing Adaptive Leaders  3(2-2)  

Fall.
Develops proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex operations by functioning as a staff; includes basics of risk management, ethical decision-making and military justice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work required once a week. Physical training required three times per week. ROTC Basic Course Credit.

MSL 402  Leadership in a Complex World  3(2-2)  

Spring, Even.
Explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations of the current operating environment (COE). Includes advanced instruction in law of war and interaction with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Field work once weekly. Physical training required three times per week. ROTC Basis Course Credit.

MSL 485  Special Studies in Leadership  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring, Even.
Course for students participating in the Army ROTC Advanced Course that want to pursue further studies in military leadership and group dynamics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: By arrangement with professor of Military Science only. Repeatable (99).