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Twin Cities Campus
Joint Military Science Leadership MinorCCAPS Degree and Credit Programs Administration
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
This minor provides students with basic concepts and principles of military science and the art of leadership. Areas of study include citizenship, military history, values, ethics, integrity, honor, responsibility, management, and leadership skills. Students gain practical leadership experience, develop self-discipline, and gain confidence--all of which are valuable qualities when applied to service in a military or civilian career. In consultation with the ROTC programs, this minor is now distinct from participation in ROTC, is open to all qualified students, and does not require physical training.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Significant practical leadership experience.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Minor Requirements
Students choose one of four program tracks: Aerospace Science, Military Science, Naval Science-Navy, or Naval Science-Marines.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Aerospace Science
Aerospace Science Option
The history requirement can be satisfied by the completion of AIR 1204 and AIR 1205 or by the completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training.
AIR 1204 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
(1.0 cr)
AIR 1205 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
(1.0 cr)
AIR 3301 - Leading People and Effective Communication I
(3.0 cr)
AIR 3302 - Leading People and Effective Communication II
(3.0 cr)
AIR 3401 - National Security Policy and Leadership Responsibilities I
(3.0 cr)
AIR 3402 - National Security Policy and Leadership Responsibilities II
(3.0 cr)
Complete a 3-credit philosophy, rhetoric, or leadership course approved by the Professor of Aerospace/Chair of the Department of Aerospace Science.
Military Science
Military Science Option
MIL 3301 - Training Management and Warfighting Functions
(3.0 cr)
MIL 3302 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations
(3.0 cr)
MIL 3401 - The Army Officer
(3.0 cr)
MIL 3402 - Company Grade Leadership
(3.0 cr)
MIL 3970 - Military History
(3.0 cr)
Complete a 3-credit philosophy, rhetoric, or leadership course approved by the Professor of Military Science/Chair of the Department of Military Science.
Naval Science--Marines
Naval Science-Marines Option
NAV 1102 - Seapower and Maritime Affairs
(3.0 cr)
NAV 3310 - Evolution of Warfare
(3.0 cr)
NAV 4401W - Leadership and Management I
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
NAV 4402W - Leadership and Ethics
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
NAV 3309 - Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
(3.0 cr)
Complete a 3-credit philosophy, rhetoric, or leadership course approved by the Professor of Military/Chair of the Department of Naval Science.
Naval Science--Navy
Naval Science Option
NAV 1102 - Seapower and Maritime Affairs
(3.0 cr)
NAV 2201 - Ship Systems I: Naval Engineering
(3.0 cr)
NAV 3301 - Navigation I: Piloting and Celestial Navigation
(3.0 cr)
NAV 4401W - Leadership and Management I
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
NAV 4402W - Leadership and Ethics
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
Complete a 3-credit philosophy, rhetoric, or leadership course approved by the Professor of Military Science/Chair of the Department of Naval Science.
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |