Introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Establishes a framework for understanding officership, leadership and Army values along with “life skills” such as physical fitness and time management

Establishes the foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving; communicating; briefings and effective writing; goal setting; techniques for improving listening and speaking skills; and counseling.

MSL 201. Individual Leadership Studies 3 hours Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self via experiential learning exercises. Students record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings.

MSL 201. Individual Leadership Studies 3 hours Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self via experiential learning exercises. Students record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings.

MSL 202. Leadership and Teamwork 3 hours Examines successful team-building various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing a decision, creativity in the problem-solving process and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.

MSL 202. Leadership and Teamwork 3 hours Examines successful team-building various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing a decision, creativity in the problem-solving process and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.

MSL 301. Leadership and Problem Solving 3 hours Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities.

Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication skills.

Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication skills.

MSL 401. Leadership and Management 3 hours Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques.

MSL 401. Leadership and Management 3 hours Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques.

Includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester-long senior leadership project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills.

Includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester-long senior leadership project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills.