Undergraduate Lower-division Courses

Introduces students to the Army and critical thinking skills that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, stress management and comprehensive fitness related to leadership and the Army profession.

• 3 Credits

Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies critical for adaptive leadership. Students learn the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army.

• 3 Credits

Introduces students to leadership, decision making, and the application of critical thinking skills that are paramount for success in the Army. Students learn how to implement technical skills learned throughout the course and apply them during critical thinking exercises that are practical and pertain to leadership challenges within the Army.

• 3 Credits

Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment. Highlights terrain analysis, patrolling, and operations orders. Includes advanced study of the theoretical basis of Army leadership and explores dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.

• 3 Credits

Basic Camp is the Army’s two-year ROTC Program entry point. Through Basic Camp, students without ROTC Basic Course experience can qualify for Advanced Course entry. The Army observes these students and determines their officer potential in a leadership-oriented, challenging, and motivating 5-week training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. This is a pre-commissioning requirement for all cadets who have not completed a military Basic Training equivalent.

• 3 Credits