Military Science (MSCI-MNR) Minor

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Minor

As an augment, the Military Science Department (ROTC) offers a Military Science Minor to any student attending Ferris State University. The goals of the minor are to provide all students an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of military art and science; to provide leadership and management experience; to develop interpersonal communication skills, self-discipline and poise; to enhance analytical skills and decision-making abilities, and to engrain positive attitudes and values.

Admission Requirements

This minor is open to all students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, and may only be awarded to those not pursuing a degree in this subject area.

New Student Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

All Minor Requirements - 19 Credits Required

Minor Courses - 19 Credits Required

MSCI 311 - Adaptive Team Leadership Credit Hours: 4
MSCI 312 - Ldrshp in Changing Environment Credit Hours: 4
Choose 1 of 2
HIST 320 - US and the Vietnam War Credit Hours: 3
HIST 385 - American Military History Credit Hours: 3
MSCI 411 - Developing Adaptive Leaders Credit Hours: 4
MSCI 412 - Leadership in a Complex World Credit Hours: 4

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a minor at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the minor.
A minimum of 18 credits within the minor must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of minor credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
A minimum of 9 of the credits in the minor must be at the 200 level or higher.
A maximum of one-third of the credits, but no more than 7 credit hours, in a minor may overlap with the student’s major.
Up to 6 credit hours may overlap between any two minors.
The minor must be completed prior to or at the awarding of a bachelor’s degree.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Minor Requirements section must be met.
A GPA of 2.50 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the minor.

Contact Information

Military Science Department (ROTC)
(231) 591-5319
[email protected]