Courses
Military Science Overview
The Army ROTC program is normally a four-year program divided into a basic course and an advanced course. The basic course is conducted during the first two years and the advanced course during the last two years. Students incur no military obligation until they enter the advanced course. Certain students may qualify for advanced placement in the program based on previous military training in Junior ROTC, a service academy, active duty in a military service, credit for other college courses, or completion of a special six-week summer camp, normally between the sophomore and the junior year.
The Department of the Army has determined that a need exists for all Army ROTC cadets to have a demonstrated proficiency in selected disciplines. These courses are called Professional Military Education (PME) and must be completed prior to graduation. A list of courses that fulfill PME requirements is available from the chairman of the Department of Military Science.
Below is the list of UT Army ROTC courses. The courses are taken in succession as listed and are offered to students at The University of Texas
, St. Edwards University, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, and Austin Community College. Course numbers vary from school to school and frequently change, so check the course catalog prior to registration.
List of courses offered by other schools (PDF, 74K)
M S 000 Leadership Laboratory
MS 000 Leadership Laboratory gives cadets a chance to apply leadership, techniques, and skills in an environment that promotes learning. Cadets get to take part in hands on training in subjects such as land navigation, tactics, drill and ceremony, a tactical paint-ball exercise, and first-aid in addition to a variety of other subjects. There is no military obligation to sign up for this course.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN ANY OTHER MILITARY SCIENCE COURSE.
M S 101 Foundations of Officership
Basic Military Science I-A
MS101 is offered to freshmen during the fall semester. Lessons include an overview of the Army, military customs and courtesies, time management, physical fitness, stress management, leadership, character, values, and ethics. All lessons are meant to be interesting and applicable to any engaged citizen, though many points are made in the context of explaining the Army to the students. Classes generally include open discussion of current events, particularly news stories about the U.S. military and our policies. Throughout the course the first year students work with and receive mentorship and encouragement from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students as well as the professional officers of the teaching cadre. There is no military obligation to sign up for this course.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
MS103 Basic Leadership
Basic Military Science I-B
The second of the Military Science courses, MS103 is offered to freshmen during the spring semester. The overall theme is leadership and lessons include problem-solving, goal-setting, listening and speaking skills and effective written and verbal communications. There are also classes on the Army’s organization, structure, branches and missions as well as physical well-being and life in the Army. There is no military obligation to sign up for this course.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 210 Individual Leadership Studies
Basic Military Science II-A
M S 210 is taken the fall semester of the sophomore year in college. The overall theme of the course is team-building. Lessons include communication, well-being, team-building, leadership, values and ethics, and personal development. There is no military obligation to sign up for this course.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 212 Leadership and Teamwork
Basic Military Science II-B
M S 212 is taken the spring semester of the sophomore year. The overall theme is leadership and it includes lessons in communication, leadership, team-building, Officership, goal-setting, values, ethics, the Army profession, and influencing. There is no military obligation to sign up for this course.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 320 Advanced Military Science III-A
M S 320 is taken the fall semester of the junior year. The course is focused on teaching Army tactics and doctrine. Lessons include physical well being, Army defensive and offensive operations, tactics, problem-solving, troop leading procedures, Officership, and the warrior ethos. This course is only offered to contracted cadets.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 320K Advanced Military Science III-B
M S 320K is taken the spring semester of the junior year. It is designed to prepare cadets for the challenges they will face at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course during the summer between their junior and senior years. Lessons include communication, Army branches, Army values, ethics, consideration of others, decision-making, respect, leadership, and professional development. This course is only offered to contracted cadets.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 375 Leadership and Ethics
Advanced Military Science IV-A
M S 375 is taken the fall semester of the senior year. This course is the first transition from cadet to lieutenant. The fall semester focuses on U.S. Army operations, training management, and effective communication and leadership skills by providing the command and control (leadership) to the cadet battalion. Lessons include career choices, life in the Army, planning training, After Action Reviews, Staff organizations, counseling, evaluation reports, stress management, and organizational culture. Several guest speakers come from Fort Hood throughout the course to help teach lessons and provide insight to the cadets. This course is only offered to contracted cadets.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 375K Transition to Lieutenant
Advanced Military Science IV-B
M S 375K is the final course that cadets take prior to commissioning. The course is designed to fully transition the cadets into lieutenants. The course involves a senior leadership project which fulfills a writing component. Lessons include ethics, leadership in combat, military law, task organizing, communication, administration, maintenance, financial planning, and a survival guide to life in the Army. This course is only offered to contracted cadets.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 379 Advanced Military Science V
M S 379 is an independent study class taken the fall semester after you have completed all other ROTC courses. This course is taken by cadets who need more than 4 years to complete their degree and is designed to help cadets maintain their military knowledge and proficiency. This course is only offered to contracted cadets.
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.
M S 379K Advanced Military Science V
M S 379 is an independent study class taken the spring semester after you have completed all other ROTC courses. This course is taken by cadets who need more than 4 years to complete their degree and is designed to help cadets maintain their military knowledge and proficiency. This course is only offered to contracted cadets
PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN M S 000.