Military Science Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

LTC Heath Abraham, Interim Department Head
Department of Military Science
DePuy Military Hall 200, Box 2236
605-688-6151

Program Information

A minor in Military Science is compatible with all majors. The program offers instruction and practical experience in leadership and management, the development of selected military skills and problem-solving techniques, the role of the Army in modern society, the customs and traditions of the Army, marksmanship, military law, administration, and professional ethics. Military Science training prepares qualified students seeking a baccalaureate or master’s degree to serve as commissioned officers in the active Army, the Army National Guard, or the Army Reserve.

Course Delivery Format

MSL courses are delivered through lecture, discussion, laboratory, and field-based learning experiences.

Requirements for Military Science Minor: 20 Credits

MSL 301 - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions (COM) Credits: 3
MSL 301L - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions Lab (COM) Credits: 1
MSL 302 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations (COM) Credits: 3
MSL 302L - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations Lab (COM) Credits: 1
MSL 401 - The Army Officer (COM) Credits: 3
MSL 401L - The Army Officer Lab (COM) Credits: 1
MSL 402 - Company Grade Leadership (COM) Credits: 3
MSL 402L - Company Grade Leadership Lab (COM) Credits: 1
MSL 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 4 (ROTC Advance Course)