the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships, and may receive academic credit. Scholarships. Army ROTC provides numerous scholarship opportunities. About 35 percent of WSU Army ROTC students are generally on scholarship. High school seniors may qualify for the four- year Army ROTC scholarship. College students may qualify for three or two-year scholarships. These scholarships pay the cost of tuition and fees and a flat rate for textbooks and classroom supplies. The Green to Gold scholarship allows soldiers serving on active duty to leave the Army early and attend college/ROTC full-time while recdv- ing scholarship benefits. Other scholarship opportunities include: room and book grants and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Nursing students qualify for additional incentives. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details. Placement Credit For Veterans. Veterans may qualify for advanced course placement based on prior military experience. Concurrently, they can take full advantage of veteran's benefits and receive financial aid from Army ROTC participation. Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). This program is available to advanced course cadets who wish to serve in the Army Reserve or National Guard while attending college and pursuing a commission through Army ROTC. SMP students are digible to receive reserve drill pay, tuition assistance, other monetary incentives, and $450-$500 per month (up to $4,500 - $5,000 per academic year) from Army ROTC. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details. Leave of Absence. Students, induding scholarship redpients, who wish to take a leave of absence to serve a mission for their church can do so conveniently between their freshman and sophomore years. Commission Requirements. In order to qualify for a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, each student must: 1. Complete all required Military Sdence instruction while attending college as a full-time student, and obtain a baccalaureate or higher degree prior to age 30 (age waiver possible for qualified students). 2. Meet medical and physical fitness standards. 3. Be a U.S. citizen. 4. Successfully complete the Leadership Development and Assessment Course. 5. Be recommended by the Professor of Military Sdence. Service Obligation. There is no military service obligation for basic course students, unless on scholarship. Advanced course and scholarship (contracted) students incur an obligation to serve in the active Army, Army Reserve or National Guard. Military Science MINOR » Grade Requirements: Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for these courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 hours in Military Science courses as outlined below. Required Courses (12 hours) MILS 3010 Adaptive Team Leadership (3) MILS 3020 Leadership in Changing Environments (3) MILS 4010 Developing Adaptive Leaders (3) MILS 4020 Leadership in a Complex World (3) Elective Courses (10 credit hours) select from the following courses MILS 1010 Leadership and Personal Development (2) MILS 1020 Introduction to Tactical Leadership (2) MILS 2010 Innovative Team Leadership (2) 357 MILS 2020 Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2) MILS 2830 Direded Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) MILS 4400 Advanced Physical Readiness (2) MILS 4830 Direded Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILS MILS 0000. Leadership Laboratory (0) F, S Conducted two hours per week; enhances sdf-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Allows perspective officers to pradice essential leader skills and receive feedback on their performance. Open only to, and required of, students in MILS 1010, 1020,2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, and 4020. A $50 lab fee is required. MILS 1010. Leadership and Personal Development (2) F, S Establishes a foundation for sdf and team development through partidpation in adventure training and team-building activities. Among the subjeds presented are: land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effediveness and effective time management. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exerdse. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MILS 1020. Introduction to Tactical Leadership (2) F, S This course continues to emphasize self and team development through partidpation in classroom and leadership lab activities that are progressively more challenging. Subject matter indudes winter survival, marksmanship, small unit operations, branches of the Army, and Classroom discussion indudes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills, and the organization of company-sized Army units. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exerdse. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training recommended. MILS 2010. Innovative Team Leadership (2) F, S Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills in land navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course students develop basic skills for leading others in a tadical environment. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exerdse. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MILS 2020. Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2) F, S This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content indudes analysis of seleded historical leaders and battles using the principles of war and other tenets. Student led discussions follow to highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MILS 2400. Physical Readiness (1) F, S A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army prindples of fitness. Subjects indude: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. MILS 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) 5m, F, S Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Sdence faculty member. Requires instructor permission. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE 4rfs & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog