PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Lieutenant Colonel William L. Howard, Jr.
ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR
Captain Scott Murphy
SENIOR MILITARY INSTRUCTOR
Master Sergeant Dan Sturgell
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Faculty Terrace South 1007-1012,
Phone: (714) 278-3007
DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/militaryscience/
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Summer Leadership Internships Adventure/leadership training and
physical training/weight lifting
(no military obligation)
Minor in Military Science
Second Lieutenant Commission (U.S. Army, Reserves or National Guard)
INTRODUCTION
Military Science provides a dynamic dimension to the university by offering an unmatched hands-on leadership and management education. Military Science is also a university endorsed co-ed club and offers various extra-curricular teams and activities such as: "Ranger Challenge" (intercollegiate competition based on physical fitness and agility, rifle marksmanship and map reading/land navigation), Paintball, one Field Training Exercise (overnight bivouac) per semester, rappelling demonstrations and a Color Guard team (presents flags at ceremonies and events) as well as several other exciting activities. All curriculum and activities are designed to build and enhance leadership, management and team building skills that apply in both military and civilian sectors and last a lifetime.
Military Science courses are accredited and available to students in all academic disciplines. Full-time students are also eligible to enroll as cadets in accordance with university and Department of the Defense policies. Several competitive financial assistance programs are available which include: three-year and two-year scholarships, Reserve Forces and National Guard duty, GI Bill and loan repayment options. Additionally, scholarship recipients and Advanced course students earn up to $400 per month.
Upon successful completion of the two or four-year Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army, United States Army Reserves or Army National Guard.
Four-Year Program
This program is comprised of a lower division "Basic Course" and an upper division "Advanced Course." The Basic Course refers to first and second year courses (MLSC 101, 102, 201 and 202) which are designed for beginning students who want to try Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) without obligation. Once the Basic Course is completed, students qualify for entry into the upper-division Advanced Course (MLSC 301, 302, 401, 402) which prepares them to be commissioned as officers in the United States Army, the Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard. Upon entry into the Advanced Course, cadets are required to sign a contract with the Department of the Army agreeing to complete the ROTC program and accept a commission as a second lieutenant. Once the contract is signed, Advanced Course cadets will receive up to $400 per month, along with free uniforms for all military science courses.
Two-Year Program
This program is for those students who have at least four semesters of work remaining on campus as either an undergraduate or graduate student, and who did not participate in ROTC earlier. These students enter the Advanced Course of the program after attending a one week all expenses paid summer leadership internship or providing proof of completion of Military Basic Training, or three years JROTC. Students enrolled in the two-year program are eligible for contracting under the same benefits, requirements and guidelines as the four-year students.
International Learning Opportunities in Military Science
Advanced course students have an opportunity to attend overseas Cadet Troop leadership Training (CTLT) for three weeks between their junior and senior years. CTLT gives cadets a chance to serve as an acting platoon leader with an actual active duty U.S. Army unit. Many of the CTLT positions are with overseas units in Korea and Europe. Additionally, commissioned second lieutenants selected for active duty will have the opportunity to serve at duty stations all over the world, work with fellow military officers from other countries, attend foreign military schools, and immerse themselves in the culture of their host nation while they live and work there.
MINOR IN MILITARY SCIENCE
The Military Science Minor is comprised of a combination of courses from many disciplines totaling 24 units. Students interested in this program should seek additional information from the Military Science Department.
General Requirements
All enrolled cadets will take courses corresponding to their academic standing in order to remain academically aligned.
Military Science 100 Army Physical Training (1) (This class can be repeated up to 8 times.)
Kinesiology 146 Weight Lifting (1)
(For cadets desiring extra conditioning.)
Freshmen
Military Science 101 Foundations of Officership (3)
Military Science 102 Basic Leadership (3)
Sophomores
Military Science 201 Individual Leadership Studies (3)
Military Science 202 Leadership and Teamwork (3)
Juniors
Military Science 301 Leadership and Problem Solving (4)
Military Science 302 Leadership and Ethics (4)
ROTC Advanced Camp
Seniors
Military Science 401
Leadership and Management (4)
Military Science 402 Officership (4)
Optional
Military Science 499
Independent Study in U.S. Military History (3)
MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES
Courses are designated as MLSC in the class schedule.
| MLSC 100 Army Physical Training | | Description: Required each semester of all students in the Military Science Program. Emphasizes the principles of cardiorespiratory and muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and military technique. Designed to improve the student’s ability to develop and lead an organizational level physical training program. May be repeated for credit. | Units: (1)
| | MLSC 101 Foundations of Officership | | Description: Learn fundamental concepts of leadership and management in the classroom with practical application in outside activities. Develop interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills necessary for leaders of the 21st century. This is useful for both corporate and military career preparation; however, students will become familiar with basic military skills and customs. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (3)
| | MLSC 102 Basic Leadership | | Description: Prerequisite: Military Science 101. Learn to apply principles of effective leadership. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises. Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (3)
| | MLSC 201 Individual Leadership Studies | | Description: Learn and apply leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams. Improve oral and written communication skills. Learn techniques to train others as an aspect of continued leadership development. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (3)
| | MLSC 202 Leadership and Teamwork | | Description: Refine ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning of events, coordination of group efforts, land navigation and basic military movement techniques and tactics. These skills demonstrated through hands-on exercises. (2 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory) | Units: (3)
| | MLSC 301 Leadership and Problem Solving | | Description: Improve knowledge of senior noncommissioned officer duties and the officer’s relationship to the NCO. Course content includes: principles of leadership, officer and NCO roles, training management, command climate, staff organization and functions. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (4)
| | MLSC 302 Leadership and Ethics | | Description: Cadets will refine their leadership skills by planning and executing various exercises. Discussions will focus on dynamics of military organizations and how to ensure mission accomplishment. Emphasis will be on skills required to successfully complete Advances Camp. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (4)
| | MLSC 401 Leadership and Management | | Description: This course is intended to provide those skills necessary to transition from student and cadet to second lieutenant in the United States Army. Students will be responsible to gain knowledge level material through their readings and apply that knowledge in practical, hands-on exercises within the classroom and external settings. Kolb’s experimental learning model provides the primary method/basis of instruction. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (4)
| | MLSC 402 Officership | | Description: Prerequisite: Cadet at Military Science Level IV (senior) status. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law as they relate to leading soldiers as an officer in the Army. Study the responsibilities of officer and officials. Prepare for a future as a successful Army lieutenant. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) | Units: (4)
| | MLSC 499 Military Science Independent Study | | Description: Independent study provides the student with the opportunity to meet Army commissioning requirements when the normal course of study is not possible due to course sequencing. Students will be assigned special projects which will require the demonstration of military principles. | Units: (3)
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