Military Leadership Minor

Overview

for the Undergraduate Minor in Military Leadership

The Minor in Military Leadership offers students a structured pathway to explore leadership, ethics, military history, and national security through a series of progressive, hands-on courses designed to prepare students for officer roles in the U.S. military. Open to all undergraduates, the Minor is anchored by leadership theory and development courses in the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC) Program and includes pathways for all four branches of the U.S. military through the campus ROTC curriculum. Whether students pursue a military commission or simply want to enhance their leadership skills and civic understanding, this minor prepares them for service-oriented careers in both military and civilian sectors. 

Degree Requirements

for the Undergraduate Minor in Military Leadership

Required Coursework:6
LEAD 260
Foundations of Leadership
LEAD 425
Leading Teams
Elective Coursework (choose one of the four military branches):12-14
Air Force (all courses are required):14
AFAS 221
Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
AFAS 222
Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
AFAS 331
Leading People and Effective Communication I
AFAS 332
Leading People and Effective Communication II
AFAS 341
Nat Sec Afrs/Prep Actv Duty I
AFAS 342
Nat Sec Afrs/Prep Actv Duty II
Army (select 13 hours from the following):13
MILS 201
Leadership and Ethics
MILS 202
Leadership and Teamwork
MILS 301
Training Management and the Warfighting Functions
MILS 302
Leadership and Ethics
MILS 341
Leadership and Management
MILS 342
Officership
Navy (all courses are required):12
NS 204
Navigation/Naval Operations I
NS 303
Leadership and Management
NS 307
Navigation/Naval Operations II
NS 308
Leadership and Ethics
Marines (all courses are required):12
NS 303
Leadership and Management
NS 308
Leadership and Ethics
NS 321
Evolution of Warfare
NS 323
Maneuver Warfare Fundamentals
Total Hours 18

Learning Outcomes

for the Undergraduate Minor in Military Leadership

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Understand fundamental leadership theory to serve as leaders themselves and in managing professional teams across a variety of contexts.
  2. Understand the history, structure, culture, and values of the U.S. military and its relationship with a democratic society.
  3. Develop foundational skills in fieldcraft and squad-level team building.
  4. Possess enhanced individual and collective leadership skills and competencies.
  5. Apply ROTC values and understand the importance of the officer’s role in leading change.
  6. Demonstrate a character grounded in commitment and discipline—ethically, academically, physically, and socially.
  7. Exhibit problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Contact Information

for the Undergraduate Minor in Military Leadership