MSI Year
Freshmen, also known as a MSI, begin by learning basic Army customs and courtesies, Army terminology, and Army Drill and Ceremony.
Fall Semester Courses
MSL 1101 Leadership and Personal Development: 2 semester hours.
Introduces personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership. Learn life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management, as related to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Develop basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, the ROTC program, its purpose, and its advantages. COREQ: MSL1101L
MSL 1101L Leadership and Personal Development Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL1101
MSL 1111 Military Style Physical Fitness Civilian Only: 1 semester hour
Participate in an Army style physical fitness program with an emphasis on developing an individual fitness program.
Spring Semester Courses
MSL 1102 Introduction to Tactical Leadership: 2 semester hours
Setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Explore in more detail the Army's leadership philosophy and learn fundamental military concepts. COREQ: MSL1102L
MSL 1102L Introduction to Tactical Leadership Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL1102
MSL 1112 Army Style Physical Fitness for Civilians: 1 semester hour
Participate in an Army style physical fitness program with an emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and understanding the role of exercise and fitness in one’s life.
MSII Year
A sophomore Cadet, known as a MSII, will take on the role of Team Leader, responsible for a small group of freshmen and sophomores. They will pass down relevant information, such as lab details or physical training (PT) plans.
Fall Semester Courses
MSL 2201 Innovative Team Leadership: 3 semester hours
Explore creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles; examine team dynamics and two historical leadership theories. Includes planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs as well as land navigation and squad tactics. COREQ: MSL2201L
MSL 2201L Innovative Team Leadership Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL2201
MSL 2211 Novice Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and learn leadership roles of physical fitness programs. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one’s life.
Spring Semester Courses
MSL 2202 Foundations of Tactical Leadership: 3 semester hours
Terrain analysis, patrolling, operation orders, and other challenges of leading tactical teams in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building. COE case studies reflect the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios. COREQ: MSL2202L
MSL 2202L Foundations of Tactical Leadership Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL2201
MSL 2212 Beginning Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and begin to apply knowledge of leadership roles of physical fitness programs. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one’s life.