Course Descriptions - MSC

Military Science (MSC)

MSC 101 Military Leadership
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
Students examine the unique duties and responsibilities of officers. Students discuss organization and role of the Army; in addition, students learn basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communications; students analyze Army values and expected ethical behavior. (F)

MSC 101A Adventure Training
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
Action-oriented alternative to MSC 100-level military science classes. Helps you meet everyday adversity and shows you how resourcefulness can help you survive in an emergency, ensuring a safe and enriching adventure in the wilderness. Includes first aid, map reading, orienteering, rifle marksman, water survival, rappelling, and outdoor wilderness training. (on demand)

MSC 102 Military Science I
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
Students present fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine; students practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving; students apply active listening and feedback skills; students examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness students examine the officer experience. (Sp)

MSC 110S Physical Training
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: Determined by instructor
Code C
Instruction on Army Physical Fitness Program. Students must sign health form and have physician approval. Equivalent to a college-level PE course. (on demand)

MSC 201 Military Leadership
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
Students develop knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills; students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills; students apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. (on demand)

MSC 202 Military Science II
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
Students focus on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes; students challenges current beliefs, knowledge, and skills; student provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advanced Course as the Leader’s Training course. (on demand)

MSC 204 Rangers
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: None Code C
Develop leadership qualities, small unit tactics, physical training, patrolling techniques. Students may participate in a two-day competition involving 27 other varsity Ranger Challenge teams from other universities in the Southeast Invitational Conference. (on demand)