Military Science Minor

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

Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Building 243 ~ 260-481-6839

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

OL Course Cr: 3

One of the following approved Purdue University Fort Wayne Organizational Leadership Courses:

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

History Course Cr: 3

One of the following approved Purdue Fort Wayne History Courses:

HIST 30302 - The United States From 1789 To 1865 I Cr. 3.
HIST 31301 - Origins Of Modern America, 1865 - 1917 Cr. 3.
HIST 10501 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST 10601 - American History II Cr. 3.
HIST 23200 - The World In The 20th Century Cr. 3.
HIST 32503 - Topics in History Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 24

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.