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Show Social Sciences Military Science Program: Military ScienceMinor I. General Requirements: A. Be enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor Degree. B. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C average. C. Attend 6-week Advanced Leadership Camp during program. D. Maximum age at graduation, 28 (unless veteran). II. Specific Requirements: A. Complete 30 credit hours of Military Science courses. B. Military Science courses required: Military Science 101 (2), 102 (2), 103 (2), 201 (2), 202 (2), 203 (2), 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3), 401 (3), 402 (3), 403 (3), Leadership Laboratory each quarter. C. Support courses recommended: Chemistry 101 (5); Communication 111 (3), 380 (3); English 321 (3); Geography 330 (5), 336 (5); History 425 (5); Mathematics 102 (4); Physical Education 167 (2); Physics 101 (5); Psychology 400 (5). REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY Basic Course: 1. A freshman fully matriculated at Weber State College. 2. A sophomore with placement credit for Junior ROTC, or willing to compress Freshman and Sophomore Military Science. 3. A sophomore pursuing a course requiring four more years to earn a bachelor's degree. Advanced Course: 1. Successfully complete the Basic Program, Basic Camp, or Elective Equivalent Program. Veterans and members of the USAR or National Guard who have completed Active Duty for Training receive placement credit for the Basic Course and may enter directly into the Advanced Course if otherwise qualified. 2. Successfully pass qualifying medical and screening examinations. (Retention in both the basic and advanced course programs is dependent upon the student maintaining an overall 2.0 Grade Point Average in general academic work.) COMMISSIONS In order to qualify for a commission as a second lieutenant, the student must: 1. Satisfactorily complete all required military science courses. 2. Satisfactorily complete the advanced summer camp. 3. Meet requirements of Weber State College for a baccalaureate degree. 4. Students seeking a commission are not permitted to enroll on a credit-no credit basis. SCHOLARSHIPS The Army ROTC Scholarship Program, available to both men and women, consists of four-, three-, two-, and one-year scholarships as follows: 1. Four-Year Scholarships: Approximately 1,200 four-year scholarships are offered each year to students at any one of the over 290 colleges/ universities in the United States which offer ROTC. Benefits include $100.00 tax free subsistence allowance per month not to exceed $4,000.00, tuition, laboratory fees, and books. Application for the four-year scholarships must be submitted no later than December of a high school student's senior year. 2. Three-, Two-, and One-Year Scholarships: These scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students enrolled in the college ROTC program. Benefits are the same as listed for the four-year scholarships. Application dates are announced throughout the school year. 216 Social Sciences Police Science 3. Further information may be obtained from the Military Science Department. SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE All students enrolled in the Advanced Course receive $100.00 per month tax free subsistence allowance not to exceed $2,000.00 during their Junior and Senior years. VETERANS Veterans are eligible to enter the program and many requirements are waived due to their prior service. It is a unique opportunity since veterans receive both ROTC financial aids and GI Bill benefits plus increased pay benefits on active duty as officers due to prior service longevity. MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES Military Science I 101. United States Defense Establishment (2) An introduction to ROTC, service obligations, missions, organization and capabilities. A W 102. Map Reading (2) An introduction to land navigation to include map scale, aerial photo interpretation, use of compass and grid coordinates. Prerequisite: MS101 or departmental approval. W 103. Introduction to Small Unit Tactics (2) Principles of war. fundamentals of military operations, and practical application. Prerequisite: MS 102 or departmental approval. S Military Science II 201. American Military History (2) Development of the military from the Revolutionary War through the period of reconstruction. Prerequisite: MS103 or departmental approval. A 202. American Military History (2) World War I to present to include evolution of the National Guard. Reserves and Joint Chiefs of Staff. Prerequisite: MS201 or departmental approval. W 203. Small Unit Tactics and Operations (2) Troop leading procedures, field orders, and map exercises to develop platoon leader skills. Prerequisite: MS202 or departmental approval. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su Military Science III 301. Leadership, Management and Individual Training Skills (3) Principles and techniques of leadership and management, individual training skills, communication systems, and service branch orientation. Prerequisite: Basic Course, Basic Camp, or equivalent training. A 302. Advanced Map Reading and Methods of Instruction (3) Advanced map reading to include overlays and grid magnetic computations. Practical applications in methods of military instruction. Prerequisite: MS301 or departmental approval. W 303. Advanced Tactics and Operations (3) Infantry company operations, map exercises and fire support planning. Prerequisite: MS302 or departmental approval. S Military Science IV 401. Military Staff Planning and Procedures (3) Staff functions, relationships and planning procedures. Prerequisite: MS303 or departmental approval. A 402. Fundamentals of Military Law (3) History, Philosophy and Structure of the Military Justice System. Alternates to Court Martial, Military Crimes, International Law, and Personal Affairs Law. Prerequisite: MS401 or departmental approval. W 403. Military Implication in World Affairs (3) Role of military power in world affairs and analysis of key world areas and nations. Prerequisite: MS402 or departmental approval. S 283. Directed Readings (2) Enables late entrants and transfer students to complete basic course requirements prior to beginning junior academic year and entry into advanced course. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. AWS 483. Directed Readings (3) Enables late entrants and transfer students t complete course requirements by normal graduation time. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. AWS 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SCIENCE Glen W. Howard, Chairman Associate Professor, Glen W. Howard; Assistant Professors, James H. Gaskill, H. Wayne Overson, Morris Sterrett, Dr. L. G. Bingham; Instructor, Dr. W. Kent Glanville. 217 |