MIL: Military and ROTC

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MIL-103 Military Survival Skills

2 credits—Basic military survival principles are discussed in class and demonstrated during a Survival Weekend. Concepts taught are: shelter building, water and food gathering, land navigation, first aid, and rescue signaling. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

MIL-110 Leadership and Personal Development

1 credits—Introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership in the military. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.

Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

MIL-115 Foundations of Tactical Leadership

1 credits—Examines the challenges of leading in complex contemporary military operational environments. Dimensions of the cross-cultural challenges of military leadership in a constantly changing world are highlighted and applied to practical leadership tasks and situations. Discussion 2 hrs./wk.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

MIL-120 Innovative Team Leadership

2 credits—Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative military leadership strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Discussion, 2 hrs./wk.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

MIL-121 Leadership and Decision Making

2 credits—Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative military leadership strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Discussion, 2 hrs./wk., lab arranged, plus 1 field trip.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

MIL-122 Leadership in Changing Environment

2 credits—

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

MIL-130 Military Fitness Class

1 credits—This course is designed to use basic military training skills and instruction to develop confidence, leadership, and physical fitness. The team approach is utilized in the instruction and application of Army physical fitness requirements. Students will learn various Army physical fitness techniques as well as how to conduct physical fitness sessions. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students physical and medical eligibility.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00