Stephen F. Austin State University

101.

Introduction to Military Science - Two semester hours, two hours lecture per week, two hours lab per week. Introduction to basic military science skills necessary to perform as a successful leader to include seminar and practical application. Primary focus on management techniques, including goal setting, interpersonal communication, time management and team building. Professionalism and ethical decision making also presented. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory must enroll in MSC 207. Fall only. Incidental fee $10.

102.

Basic Leadership Skills - Two semester hours, two hours lecture per week, two hours leadership laboratory per week. Practical and “hands-on” exercises. Discussions in professional military subjects and continued development of basic military skills at the individual and collective level. Focus on leadership and teamwork in adverse environments. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory must enroll in MSC 207. Spring only. Incidental fee $10.

201.

Basic Leadership Skills - Two semester hours, two hours lecture per week, two hours leadership laboratory per week. Discussion, lecture and practical exercises of the principles of military leadership, written communication techniques and officership. Practical application of intermediate-level skills with an emphasis on land navigation and basic tactics. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory must enroll in MSC 207. Fall only. Incidental fee $10.

202.

Management and Small Unit Leadership - Two semester hours, two hours lecture per week, two hours leadership laboratory per week. Readings, discussion and lecture on the principles of military leadership, officership, and ethics and the role of the non-commissioned officer. Practical exercises in oral and written communications for the small unit. Practical application of military leadership and management at the small unit level. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory must enroll in MSC 207. Spring only. Incidental fee $10.

207.

Basic Leadership Laboratory - One semester hour, two hours practical application per week. May be repeated for a maximum credit of four hours. Customs, courtesies and traditions of the service; drill and ceremonies; rappelling; adventure training; introduction to the Army and the military leader’s role. Application of leadership principles, stressing responsibilities of the leader and the development of leadership potential through practical exercises. No military obligation incurred for those taking the course. To be taken concurrently with MSC 100- and 200-level academic courses. Fall and spring. Incidental fee $15. Each student will be required to turn in a medical release form stating they are able to handle vigorous physical activity.

301.

Leadership Methods of Instruction and Oral Communication - Three semester hours, three hours lecture per week and three hours laboratory per week. Basic leadership, land navigation, physical readiness training, combat orders, mission planning, combat patrolling, methods of instruction, oral communication, and application of leadership and management techniques. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory may enroll in MSC 407. Prerequisite: Completion of basic course(s) or instructor approval. Fall only. Incidental fee $10.

302.

Military Organizations and Functions - Three semester hours, three hours lecture per week and three hours laboratory per week. Map reading, written communications, combat intelligence, communications security, military organizations, small unit tactics, weapons training, marksmanship and military mountaineering. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory may enroll in MSC 407. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or instructor approval. Spring only. Incidental fee $10.

375.

Special Topics - One to three semester hours. Can be repeated as topics vary. Topics to include military history, army readiness, leadership assessment, etc. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory may enroll in MSC 407. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in upper level MSC course or have department chair approval. Incidental fee $10.

401.

Applied Leadership, Logistics, and Training Development - Three semester hours, three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Applied leadership and counselling; preparing, planning and conducting training; the personnel management system; post and installation support; logistics; battlefield operating systems; and principles of war. Students desiring credit for Leadership Laboratory may enroll in MSC 407. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or instructor approval. Fall only. Incidental fee $10.

402.

The New Officer, Military Law, and Applied Leadership - Three semester hours, three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Military law and justice, law of war, concerns and considerations for the new officer. Prerequisite: MSC 401 or instructor approval. Spring only. Incidental fee $10.

407.

Advanced Leadership Laboratory - One semester hour, three hours practical application per week. May be repeated for maximum credit of four hours. Duties and responsibilities of junior leaders; practical application of leadership principles; drill and ceremonies; physical training; tactics; land navigation; rappelling; and commissioned officer preparation. To be taken concurrently with MSC 300- and 400-level academic courses. Fall and spring. Incidental fee $15. Each student will be required to turn in a medical release form stating the ability to handle vigorous physical activity.