Students design individual plans of study in consultation with a MSCI faculty member. Designed for MSCI students who have excellent records in the department. Prerequisite: Department chair approval. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits.

TRIO 075 provides tailored assistance for TRIO students struggling with math concepts. Through personalized tutoring sessions and targeted practice exercises, participants will strengthen their foundational skills and boost their confidence in handling mathematical problems. The course aims to empower TRIO students to excel in their math courses and overcome any challenges they may face in mastering mathematical concepts. TRIO 075 is designed for TRIO students concurrently taking MATH 091, 112, 130, 155, or PSYC 223.

This course will ask TRIO students to consider their personal definition of success and consider how they can achieve academic success. Topics include mindset, resillience, change, deliberate practice, time management, stress management, and other related topics. The class format is a combination of lecture, small group activities, and discussion. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Students must be in the TRIO program.

Focuses on introduction to the Army and critical thinking. It introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader.

Introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communication process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Focuses on leadership and decision making. The outcomes demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Innovative Solution to Problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outsde the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Forcuses on Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos are their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

Participation in an intercultural learning experience in the form of study abroad, service-learning experience, or an internship. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing.

Courses on topics of interest in global studies offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Courses generally include some type of cultural immersion experience. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.