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  • 1.00 Credits

    This is an introductory course open to all students without obligation. It focuses on the military as a profession and examines its organization, ethics and values. The course explores the responsibilities and impact of leadership and the rules, customs and traditions of military service. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of land navigation, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, first aid and public speaking.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Open to all students without obligation. The course explores leadership principles, decision-making and team building. Students are introduced to tactical systems and the field environment. Students learn advanced techniques in land navigation, terrain association, and first aid. Students also begin their program in professional military reading.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the basic leader development process and focuses on applying the fundamentals of leadership and team-building skills. Students gain an understanding of small team dynamics and the roles and responsibilities of junior leaders. It further reinforces the ideals of service, ethics and values, and develops student confidence in their own skills, knowledge and attributes.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the application of leadership and team-building principles. Proficiency in individual skills and leadership abilities is assessed during situational training to evaluate students in leadership roles. Advanced techniques in problem analysis, planning and organizing, delegation, interpersonal skills, sound decision making , and small team operations are emphasized.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Expands and refines the leader development process. This is an intensive program to prepare cadets for tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets are trained and evaluated on the full range of leadership skills and attributes. Written and oral communication skills, motivational behavior, interpersonal skills, administrative procedures, decision-making and military field skills are emphasized.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Expands on the skills introduced in MS-3315 and incorporates increasingly challenging situations involving military technical, tactical and leadership skills. Advanced training in marksmanship and physical fitness is emphasized. Course culminates with several field training exercises where students are placed in simulated combat and evaluated on performance. Course is designed to bring cadets to peak proficiency in physical conditioning and leadership ability.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as an MSL III Cadet to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets. MSL IV Cadets learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process, Army Writing Style, and the Army Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events. Cadets learn safely conduct training by understanding and employing the Composite Risk Management Process. Cadets learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as an MSL III Cadet to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets. MSL IV Cadets learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process, Army Writing Style, and the Army Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events. Cadets learn to safely conduct training by understanding and employing the Composite Risk Management Process. Cadets learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an introduction to the education profession, with particular emphasis on teaching responsibilities, certification requirements, career prospects, and attributes of successful teachers. Topics include the social, philosophical, and historical foundations of education, schools in a multicultural society, political influences on education, frameworks for teaching, and beginning a professional portfolio. This course includes a 6-10 hour field experience with students in the grades 4-12 grades.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with an opportunity to explore, identify and critique contemporary issues in education. Students will employ critical thinking to evaluate and develop solutions to current problems and predict educational issues that may arise in the future. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own perceptions and behaviors that may influence their role in eduacation.
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