Military Science and Leadership Minor - Army ROTC

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 18

The Military Science and Leadership – Army ROTC minor is coordinated through the Department of Military Science and is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of Army leadership doctrine and the fundamental principles by which Army leaders act to accomplish their mission. This minor lays out a leadership framework that allows students to apply leadership concepts learned in the classroom. Additional emphasis is placed on character development, physical and mental fitness and military small unit operations.

Minor Core (14 Credit Hours)

NOTE: *Repeated for two semesters; may be repeated up to four semesters, however only two credits will count toward minor.

MSL 2900 - Army Physical Readiness Credit(s): 1 *
MSL 3201C - Adaptive Team Leadership Credit(s): 3
MSL 3202C - Leadership in Changing Environments Credit(s): 3
MSL 4301C - Developing Adaptive Leaders Credit(s): 3
MSL 4302C - Leadership in a Complex World Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (4 credit hours)

Choose four credit hours from the following list of courses:

AFR 1101 - Department of the Air Force’s Professionalism Credit(s): 1
AFR 1120 - Department of the Air Force’s Competition and Security Credit(s): 1
AFR 2130 - Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power, Part I Credit(s): 1
AFR 2140 - Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power, Part II Credit(s): 1
AFR 3231 - Air Force Management and Leadership II Credit(s): 3
AFR 3220 - Air Force Management and Leadership I Credit(s): 3
AFR 4201 - National Security Affairs & Preparation for Active Duty I Credit(s): 3
AFR 4211 - National Security Affairs & Preparation for Active Duty II Credit(s): 3
MSL 1001C - Leadership and Personal Development Credit(s): 2
MSL 1002C - Introduction to Tactical Leadership Credit(s): 2
MSL 2101C - Innovative Team Leadership Credit(s): 2
MSL 2102C - Foundations of Tactical Leadership Credit(s): 2
MSL 4930 - Advanced Directed Study and Research Credit(s): 1-3

GPA Requirements

The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the coursework required for minor.

Grading Requirement

A minimum grade of “C” or better must be maintained in each course. “S” grades will not be accepted.

Advising Information

To declare the Military Leadership minor, please complete the form at https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/documents/academic-programs/arotc-minor-declaration-form.pdf Submit it by email or in-person to CWY 408.

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