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Minor in Military Studies

Col. Robert (Scott) Grainger, professor of air and space studies and LTC John Toll, professor of military studies, co-directors

Learning Outcomes for the Military Studies Minor

Students completing the military studies minor will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories and concepts of military training, the use of military force and its impact on societies both domestic and international, current U.S. national security strategy, and the laws that govern warfare including the U.S. military justice system.
  2. Articulate an understanding of the role of the military from a variety of perspectives through lenses that include historical, political, judicial, and ethical roles of the military in society, as well as domestic and international issues affecting the military profession.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership styles including effective communication, utilizing workplace professionalism, cross-cultural-competencies, self-awareness, types of bias, and leading complex and diverse teams including equity/inclusion in teambuilding.

Minor Requirements - 16 credit hours

Students select one of the following two options.

Air Force Track

AS 301Leading People and Effective Communication

3
AS 302Leading People and Effective Communication

3
AS 401National Security/Leadership Responsibilities/Commissioning Preparation

3
AS 402National Security/Leadership Responsibilities/Commissioning Preparation

3
AS 411Leadership Laboratory

2
AS 412Leadership Laboratory

2

Army Track

MSL 301Training Management and the Warfighting Functions

3
MSL 302Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations

3
MSL 321Advanced Leadership Laboratory

1
MSL 322Advanced Leadership Laboratory

1
MSL 401The Army Officer

3
MSL 402Company Grade Leadership

3
MSL 421Advanced Leadership Laboratory

1
MSL 422Advanced Leadership Laboratory

1