Military Science Minor

Program: Minor
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Building 243 ~ 260-481-6839 ~ ipfw.edu/etcs

A minor in Military Science prepares students enrolled in the Army ROTC program for various government and civilian career paths, especially those within the U.S. Department of defense and the department of Homeland security. Practical exercises, leadership vignettes, and hands-on military training complement the academic study of warfare and diplomacy. Interdisciplinary course work emphasizes leadership, dynamic problem solving, decision-making skills, and effective communication techniques characterized within the complexities of modern conflicts.

Requirements for Minor in Military Science/Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC)

Curriculum Courses Cr: 18

MSL 10100 - Foundation Officership Cr. 1-2.
MSL 10200 - Basic Leadership Cr. 1-2.
MSL 20100 - Individual Leadership Cr. 2-3.
MSL 20200 - Leadership and Teamwork Cr. 2-3.
MSL 30100 - Leadership and Problem Solving Cr. 3-4.
MSL 30200 - Leadership and Ethics Cr. 3-4.
MSL 40100 - Leadership and Management Cr. 3-4.
MSL 40200 - Officership Cr. 3-4

OLS Course Cr: 3

One of the following approved IPFW Organizational Leaderhsip and Supervision Courses:

OLS 26800 - Elements of Law Cr. 3.
OLS 27400 - Applied Leadership Cr. 3.

History Course Cr: 3

One of the following approved IPFW History Courses:

HIST A303 - The United States from 1789 to 1865 I Cr. 3.
HIST A313 - Origins of Modern America, 1865 - 1917 Cr. 3.
HIST H105 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST H106 - American History II Cr. 3.
HIST H232 - The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
HIST T325 - Topics in History Cr. 3.