Military Science Minor
The Military Science Studies minor is comprised of the classroom lecture portion of the program for all Army ROTC cadets. Each student who commissions* will automatically meet the requirements to receive the Military Science Studies minor. The course work required to commission is the course work required to receive the minor.
Students learn about military heritage, the development of technology, military ethics, drill and ceremony, communication, human relations, and leadership theory and techniques. These specialized topics prepare students for service in the Army and for future careers in government, management and administration, intelligence, international relations, public policy and the private sector. Students learn through instructor presentations, group discussions, team projects and hands-on leadership exercises.
*Any student may sign up for Military Science courses and complete the minor.
Note: To commission, students must earn the opportunity to contract with Army ROTC. Including, meeting all academic requirements, meeting all physical fitness requirements, passing the Department of Defense Medical physical examination requirements, passing Army height and weight requirements and providing proof of a Department of Defense approved COVID-19 vaccination.
Minor Requirements (19 Hours)
All students minoring in military science must complete designated required courses and professional military education courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all minor courses.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Pre-Requisites | ||
ARMY 101 | Introduction to Army Fundamental Tactics | 1 |
ARMY 101L | Lab in Military Science I | 1 |
ARMY 102 | Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership | 1 |
ARMY 102L | Lab in Military Science II | 1 |
ARMY 201 | Leadership and Decision Making | 2 |
ARMY 201L | Lab in Military Science III | 1 |
ARMY 202 | Army Doctrine and Team Development | 2 |
ARMY 202L | Lab in Military Science IV | 1 |
Or approval by the Military Science instructor for waiving courses due to prior military experience | ||
Required Courses | ||
ARMY 301 | Training Management and War Fighting Function | 3 |
ARMY 301L | Lab in Military Science V | 1 |
ARMY 302 | Adaptive Leadership and Tactical Operations | 3 |
ARMY 302L | Lab in Military Science VI | 1 |
ARMY 401 | The Army Officer and the Profession of Arms I | 3 |
ARMY 401L | Lab in Military Science VII | 1 |
ARMY 402 | The Army Officer and the Profession of Arms II | 3 |
Professional Military Education (Military History Course) | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
American Military Experience | ||
or HIST 468 | American Military Experience | |
American Military Experience | ||
The following courses are strongly encouraged as options to satisfy the Carolina Core: | ||
GEOG 105 | The Digital Earth (may satisfy ARP) | 3 |
GEOG 201 | Landform Geography (may satisfy SCI) | 4 |
GEOG 202 | Weather and Climate (may satisfy SCI) | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Note: ARMY 399 and ARMY 499 may be used as substitutions in the minor as approved by the Military Science department.