Advanced Leadership Techniques Minor
Advanced Leadership Techniques Minor
The Department of Military Science administers the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of Northern Iowa. Credits earned in the department count as general elective credits toward baccalaureate degree requirements or a minor in Advanced Leadership Techniques. The course of instruction is designed to be a four-year program. Students with prior military experience may be allowed to complete the program in two to three years. Students who desire to receive a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army will be required to contract with the Department of the Army during the final two years of the course. Contracted individuals will receive a monthly stipend and will incur a service obligation upon graduation.
To receive a commission, a student needs to receive credit for the Basic Course and is required to take the Advanced Course. An Advanced Leadership Techniques minor is offered and consists of the following requirements:
| Required | ||
| Military Science: | ||
| MIL SCI 1091 | Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking * | 1 |
| MIL SCI 1092 | Introduction to the Profession of Arms * | 1 |
| MIL SCI 1093 | Leadership and Decision Making * | 2 |
| MIL SCI 1094 | Army Doctrine and Team Development * | 2 |
| MIL SCI 3116 | Platoon Operations | 3 |
| MIL SCI 3117 | Applied Leadership in Platoon Operations | 3 |
| MIL SCI 3118 | Mission Command and the Army Profession | 3 |
| MIL SCI 3119 | Mission Command and the Company Grade Officer | 3 |
| Electives | 21 | |
| Minimum of 3 hours selected from each of the following fields: | ||
Human Behavior, Military History, Computer Literacy, Management, Security Studies. | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
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Requirement may be waived by the Department Head.