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Military Science MSCI

Degree Type: Minor

College: Education and Human Services

Required Courses  Credit Hours 
Required Courses Credit Hours
MSCI 111 Leadership - Personal Develop 2
MSCI 112 2
MSCI 211 Innovative Team Leadership 3
MSCI 212 3
MSCI 311 Adaptive Team Leadership 4
MSCI 312 4
MSCI 411 Developing Adaptive Leaders 4
MSCI 412 4
Choose one:
HIST 320 US and the Vietnam War 3
OR
HIST 385 American Military History 3
AND
Additional Electives from the Military Science Checklist
6
Minimum semester credit hours required for Military Science minor: 19

Why Choose the Military Science Minor?

The Military Science curriculum and faculty are completely focused on the students and their development as world-class leaders. By completing the curriculum, students may qualify to become Army Officers and lead in one of America's most respected professions. Military Science academic programs are open to all students, without any obligation for military service. The program helps students acquire leadership and management skills that make them a sought-after commodity in the civilian job market. Emphasis is placed on strengthening values and ethical leadership. Students develop their mental, physical, and emotional capabilities. They also develop their conceptual and interpersonal skills. Finally, they learn how to communicate effectively; make good decisions; motivate others; plan, execute, and assess operations; develop and build teams; and improve themselves and the organizations they lead. It is the most comprehensive leadership development program in the nation.

Admission Requirements

The Military Science minor is open to any student admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The minor is designed to complement any Ferris major.

Graduation Requirements

An academic minor may only be awarded upon completion of a baccalaureate degree at Ferris State University. An average GPA of 2.5 or higher must be achieved for the courses to count toward the minor. The minor requires 20 credit hours of Military Science and 3 credit hours of Military History.

More Information

For more information about the Military Science Minor or ROTC, contact:

Ferris State University
Military Science Department (ROTC)
1349 Cramer Circle, BIS 626
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-591-5319
Email: rotc@ferris.edu


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