MIlitary Science & Leadership Classes

**Log onto EKUDirect (you can access it through eku.edu <http://eku.edu/> )

-Look to the furthest right column on the main screen that says "Student Services and Financial Aid"

-Scroll down until you see "Registration" and click the sub-category "Look-up Classes to Add"

-Search by Fall "Year"/ Spring "Year"

-Search "MSL" in the Subject drop-down box, Enter Course Number 

-Select whichever day is best for your schedule, and also select the lab (zero hours) -Click add**

MS 100 Level Courses (Traditional Freshmen Year)

MSL 101 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking - Cadets will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness related to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises).1 Lec/1 Lab.

MSL 102 - Introduction to the Profession of Arms - Cadets will learn how Army ethics and values shape the Army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture. Cadets can expect to explore the seven Army Values, Warrior Ethos, explore the Profession of Arms, Army Leadership and critical communication skills.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises).1 Lec/1 Lab

2 Sections:

M/W  9:05-9:55

T/R    9:30-10:45

Lab on Thursdays 1530-1815 Required with both courses

MS 200 Level Courses (Traditional Sophomore Year)

MSL 201- Leadership and Decision Making - Primarily is drawn from the Adaptability Army Learning Areas (ALA). The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Comprehension of the officer’s role in leading change by applying innovative solutions to problems in concert with the Principals of Mission Command. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises).2 Lec/1 Lab

MSL 202 - Army Doctrine and Team Decision Making - Begins the journey to understand and demonstrate cross-cultural competencies as they relate to Army doctrine and how they apply in a combatant commander’s engagement strategies. Army values, teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military science are also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through team building exercises in small units up to squad level.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in hands-on performance-oriented environment during Leadership LABS. 2.5 Lec/2.5 Lab

2 Sections:

M/W  10:10-11:00

T/R  11:00-12:15

Lab on Thursdays 1530-1815 Required with both courses

MS 300 Level Courses (Traditional Junior Year/First Year Graduate Student)

MSL 301 - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions - Prerequisites: 54 hours, MSL 201 and 202 or MSL 210 or Departmental approval. Challenges cadets to study, practice and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes values, and core leader competencies from instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSL IV cadets using the Cadet Officer Evaluation System (OES).  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises).2.5 Lec/2.5 Lab

MSL 302 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations - Prerequisite: MSL 301 or departmental approval. Builds on the lessons learned and leadership attributes gained and developed during MSL 301. This is an academically challenging course were cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of the Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, personal development and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX).  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises). 2.5 Lec/2.5 Lab

1 Section:

T/R  11:00-12:15

Lab on Thursdays 1530-1815 Required with both courses

MS 400 Level Courses

MSL 401 - The Army Officer - Prerequisite: MSL 302 or departmental approval. Develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk make ethical decisions, and lead fellow Army ROTC cadets. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles and use situational opportunities to teach, train and develop subordinates.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises). .5 Lec/2.5 Lab

MSL 402 - Company Grade Leadership - Prerequisite MSL 401 or departmental approval. Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in today’s operational environment. Cadets examine difference in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment.  Students are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during leadership labs (team building exercises, field training exercises, and/or simulation exercises). 2.5 Lec/2.5 Lab

1 Section:

T/R 12:30-13:45

Lab on Thursdays 1530-1815 Required with both courses