About This Program

The Military Science program at UTA offers a unique opportunity for quality students to assess and develop their leadership skills. A wide variety of settings are provided to expose students to the styles, techniques, and tools of leadership. It also develops college-educated officers for the active Army and the reserve components (U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard). This affords the student the opportunity to pursue either a civilian or a military career after completing college.

Competencies

1. Upon completion of the Military Science minor, student cadets will be prepared to become officers and lead soldiers in any of the three components of the United States Army-Reserves, Active Duty, or National Guard.
2. Upon completion of the Military Science minor, student cadets will be proficient in subjects such as self-development, dismounted infantry tactics, leadership techniques, planning concepts, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking.
3. Upon completion of the Military Science minor, student cadets will have learned and developed leadership qualities necessary for Command and Staff functions and operations.
4. Upon completion of the Military Science minor, student cadets will have gained a basic working knowledge of the Military Justice System with emphasis on company-level actions and requirements, including Law of Land Warfare.

 

Admissions Criteria

To be eligible for the Military Science minor, a student must:

1. Be enrolled in the ROTC program.
2. Receive acceptance of military science as a minor from their major degree department.

Curriculum

MILS 3341	LEADERSHIP I	3
MILS 3342	LEADERSHIP II	3
MILS 4341	ADVANCED LEADERSHIP I Students may substitute MILS 4391 Conference Course for MILS 4341	3
MILS 4342	ADVANCED LEADERSHIP II Students may substitute MILS 4391 Conference Course for MILS 4342	3
MILS 0180	LEADERSHIP LAB (Must be repeated 6 times)	6
Total Hours		18

Students must receive a B or better in all Military Science courses for the courses to count towards their minor.

Program Completion

In addition to the required coursework for the Military Science minor, students must:

1. Successfully complete the Army's Leader Development and Assessment Course offered annually in the Summer.
2. Meet all Army prerequisites to earn a commission as an Army officer upon graduation.