SECTION I: MILITARY SCIENCES (MSC Or SAP)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: TRANSFER COURSE DISCIPLINES

SECTION I: MILITARY SCIENCES (MSC or SAP)

5/29/15

TRANSFER CODE DESIGNATIONS CODE A = AGSC approved transfer courses in Areas I-IV that are common to all institutions. CODE B = Area V courses that are deemed appropriate to the degree and pre-major requirements of individual students. CODE C = Potential Area V transfer courses that are subject to approval by respective receiving institutions.

Summary of Changes Course Date Course Title Change Number Leadership and Personal Course added at the request of Wallace 08/23/11 125 Development Selma. Course added at the request of Wallace 08/23/11 175 Introduction to Tactical Leadership Selma. Course added at the request of Wallace 08/23/11 225 Innovative Team Leadership Selma. Course added at the request of Wallace 08/23/11 275 Foundations of Tactical Leadership Selma. Course added per request by Marion 8/4/11 106 Foundations of Military Science I Military Institute. Course added per request by Marion 8/4/11 108 Foundations of Military Science II Military Institute. Course added per request by Marion 8/4/11 120 Foundations of Military Science III Military Institute. Course added per request by Marion 8/4/11 122 Foundations of Military Science IV Military Institute. 09/02/10 Added SAP as a new program code available for these courses.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MILITARY SCIENCE I: MSC 101 2 0 2 COLLEGE SURVIVAL SKILLS Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Instruction on enhancing reading, note taking, time management, writing, and memory skills. Role of the Army and its components, customs and traditions of the military, and the organization of the Army. Offered Fall term only.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 101a ADVENTURE TRAINING 2 0 2 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Action oriented alternative to MS 101. Helps you meet everyday adversity and shows you how resourcefulness can help you survive an emergency, ensuring a safe and enriching adventure in the wilderness. Includes First Aid, map reading, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, water survival, repelling, and outdoor wilderness training. Fully substitutes for MS 101 in ROTC curriculum. Offered Fall term only.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MILITARY SCIENCE I: MSC 102 CONTINUATION OF COLLEGE 2 0 2 SURVIVAL SKILLS Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Instruction on enhanced thinking, test-taking, and money and relationship skills. Review of MS 101 military skills for students who opted for MS 101a. First aid techniques, concepts of military leadership, and counseling. Offered spring term only.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 103 MILITARY SCIENCE II 2 0 2 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: MSC 103. COREQUISITE: As required by program.

A study of preventive medicine and first aid, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, written and oral communications, leadership and related military topics. Prerequisite: MSC 102

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 104 MILITARY SCIENCE II 2 0 2 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: MSC 103. COREQUISITE: As required by program.

A continuation of MSC 103. A study of preventive medicine and first aid, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, written and oral communications, leadership and related military topics. Prerequisite: MSC 103

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE FOUNDATIONS OF MILITARY MSC 106 1 0 1 SCIENCE I Course Description Course Description Added 8/4/11 PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITE: As required by program.

This Course provides instruction in the development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness and stress management as they related to leadership and the military profession and the manner in which these skills translate to the civilian sector.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE FOUNDATIONS OF MILITARY MSC 108 1 0 1 SCIENCE II Course Description Course Description Added 8/4/11 PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITE: As required by program.

This course provides instruction in leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving, listening, presentation skills, provisions of appropriate feedback, and effective writing skills. The course includes exploration of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, interactive exercises.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 110 PHYSICAL TRAINING 0 1 1 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Instruction on Army Physical Fitness Program. Students must sign health form and have physician approval. Equivalent to a college level PE course. Classes are conducted M.F. at 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Offered Fall and Spring semester.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 111 PHYSICAL TRAINING 0 1 1 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C . Instruction on Army Physical Fitness Program. Students must sign health form and have physician approval. Equivalent to a college level PE course. Classes are conducted M.F. at 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Offered Fall and Spring semester.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE FUNDAMENTALS OF MILITARY MSC 120 1 0 1 SCIENCE III Course Description Course Description Added 8/4/11 PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITE: As required by program.

The course provides instruction in leadership fundamentals such as problem -solving, listening, presentation skills, provision of appropriate feedback, and effective writing skills. The course includes exploration of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, interactive exercise.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE FOUNDATIONS OF MILITARY MSC 122 1 0 1 SCIENCE IV Course Description Course Description Added 8/4/11 PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITE: As required by program.

This course emphasizes various leadership skills and provides instruction and practical exercises in communication skills, military writing, organization, decision-making, and continuation of leadership fundamentals that enhance performance in military and civilian leadership positions.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL MSC 125 1 1 2 DEVELOPMENT Course Description Course Description Added 8/23/11 PREREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE – C

This course provides and Introduction to the Army profession and military leadership. It explores the seven Army values and 16 Army leadership dimensions, as well as some core competencies critical to effective leadership (e.g. management, problem-solving, decision-making). Off campus weekend activities include leadership orientation in a military environment with outdoor physical activities, including pugil stick, obstacle course, land navigation/orienteering, basic rifle marksmanship, and confidence course training.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL MSC 175 1 1 2 LEADERSHIP Course Description Course Description Added 8/23/11 PREREQUISITE: MSC 125 or as required by program. CODE – C

This course establishes the foundations of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communication, goal setting, and techniques for improving listening and speaking skills. Life skills are reinforced as well as an introduction to counseling and operations orders. Lab provides instruction on squad movement techniques, map reading, physical fitness and marching techniques.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 201 GENERAL MILITARY SCIENCE 2 0 2 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Classroom study and hands on application in professional and college related skills. Emphasis on leadership, first aid, oral/written and interpersonal communication skills. Includes principles and techniques considered essential in reading military maps. Offered in Fall term.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 202 GENERAL MILITARY SCIENCE 2 0 2 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Analysis of values, ethics, equal opportunity as applied to a professional organization. Discussion of leadership, team building, total fitness, logistics management, safety management water survival, environmental and theories of quality management. Offered in Spring term.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 204 RANGER'S 1 0 1 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Develop leadership qualities of ROTC cadets through small unit tactics, self-discipline, self confidence, and resourcefulness. Cadets will be required to participate in physical training. Enrolled cadets may compete in a two-day competitive competition against 27 other varsity Ranger Challenge teams in the South East Invitation Conference. Offered fall and spring term.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE INNOVATIVE TEAM MSC 225 1 1 2 LEADERSHIP Course Description Course Description Added 8/23/11 PREREQUISITE: MSC 175 or as required by program. CODE – C

This courses helps the students in the identification of successful leadership characteristics through the observation of others and self through experiential learning exercises. Students observe traits (both good and bad) and discuss observations in small group settings. The lab applies basic leadership theory and decision making during practical exercises in a field environment.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 241 MILITARY SCIENCE IV 3 0 3 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Early Commissioning Program and successful completion of MSC 202. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

This course continues preparation for service as an officer in the United States Army. Topics include written and oral communication, counseling and related leadership tasks, training management, general military subjects, ethics and professionalism, military justice, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, and field training exercises. Leadership laboratory and physical fitness training are required.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 242 MILITARY SCIENCE IV 3 0 3 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: MSC 241 COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

This course is a continuation of MSC 241 and continues preparation for service as an officer in the United States Army. Topics include written and oral communication, counseling and related leadership tasks, training management, general military subjects, ethics and professionalism, military justice, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, and field training exercises. Leadership laboratory and physical fitness training are required. This course is identical to the MS 402 course taught at four-year universities.

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE MSC 250 CAMP CHALLENGE 6 0 6 Course Description Course Description Updated PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program. CODE - C

Summer, off campus, all expense paid, hands on Seminar/Camp. Training students in MS 100 and 200 level skills. Attending students qualify to compete for special 2 year, full scholarships to UAB. Offered summer term only (20 seats).

DPT CRS. COURSE TITLE THEORY LAB COURSE FOUNDATIONS OF TACTICAL MSC 275 1 1 2 LEADERSHIP Course Description Course Description Added 8/23/11 PREREQUISITE: MSC 225 or as required by program. CODE – C

This course examines the concepts of building successful teams, methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining team cohesion through immediate feedback. The lab applies basic leadership theory and decision making during practical exercises in a field environment.