College of Arts & Sciences • Aerospace Studies • Art • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Computer Science • Education • English • Etymology • Foreign Languages • French • German • History • Latin • Mathematics • Military Science • Music • Philosophy • Physical Education • Physics • Political Science • Pre-health Professions • Pre-law • Pre-medicine • Psychology • Russian • Sociology/Anthropology • Spanish • Speech & Media Studies • Statistics • Technical Communication • Theatre 54 — Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Students usually attend summer field training prior Aerospace Studies to their junior year, before enrollment into the POC. En- Air Force ROTC trance into the POC is based on an extensive evaluation and selection process during the student’s sophomore Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is year. Cadets who complete the POC in good standing and administered by the Department of Aerospace Studies earn their academic degree are commissioned as second and is a program in the College of Arts and Sciences. lieutenants and serve on active duty for four or more The mission of Air Force ROTC is to produce leaders for years, depending on their selected Air Force career field. the Air Force and build better citizens for America. As Pilots incur a ten-year active duty service commitment the largest source of Air Force officers, Air Force ROTC after completing undergraduate pilot training. Naviga- offers a number of opportunities for UMR students who tors incur a eight-year active duty service commitment wish to become commissioned officers by offering pro- after completing undergraduate navigator training. fessional, academic, and military training. Leadership, The Air Force ROTC unit at UMR is organized as an communication, and basic military skills are the focus of objective wing, with associate groups, squadrons, and the ROTC program. In addition to helping a student suc- flights. Freshmen and sophomore cadets are assigned ceed during college, Air Force ROTC also fosters self- to one of the flights. They receive instruction from POC confidence and self-discipline. cadets in basic military customs and courtesies, drill Opportunities in the Air Force are excellent, with movements, and many other facets of Air Force opera- over 100 possible career fields available. Career field tions. Additionally, they are offered the opportunity to availability depends on academic discipline, medical con- visit Air Force bases and discuss career opportunities dition, desires of the individual, and needs of the Air with Air Force members. Junior and senior cadets are Force. As newly commissioned Second Lieutenants on assigned and rotated through various leadership posi- active duty, Air Force ROTC graduates can serve world- tions, gaining experience in management procedures. wide, performing challenging and rewarding duties in highly technical, scientific, and operational areas. A few Faculty of these include design, research, engineering, systems Professor: development, space operations, computer science, pro- Jonathan Hines, (Department Chair), M.S., University of curement, flying, management, acquisitions, and main- N. Dakota and B.S., Southeast Missouri State tenance. Assistant Professors: Although Air Force ROTC is set up as a four-year pro- Angela L. McLane, B.S., Oklahoma State gram, students can choose a four, three, or two-year Julia A. Murray, M.A., Auburn University course of study. The first two years of the program, Stephen T. Sullivan, M.S., Central Missouri State called the General Military Course (GMC), cover basic in- troductory military topics as well as communication and Aerospace Studies Courses leadership. The final two years of the program, called the 150 Foundations Of The U.S. Air Force I (LEC 0.5 Professional Officer Course (POC), cover topics such as and LAB 0.5) This survey course is designed to in- leadership, management, doctrine, international events, troduce students to the USAF and AFROTC. Topics quality, communication, and officership. In addition to include: military customs and courtesies, uniform the academic ROTC class, all cadets attend up to a one wear, officership qualities, professionalism, AF and a half-hour leadership laboratory each week. Lead- core values, equal opportunity and treatment, AF ership laboratory provides cadets with the knowledge officer benefits and opportunities and an intro- and practical command and staff leadership experience duction to communication skills. Leadership Lab is in preparation for active duty as Air Force officers. It is mandatory for cadets planning on a career in the largely cadet planned, directed, and centered. AF. Scholarships, which may cover up to full tuition and 151 Foundations Of The U.S. Air Force II (LEC 0.5 fees, based on residency are available to qualified and LAB 0.5) This survey course is a continuation cadets. A monthly stipend is given during the academic of Arosp S 150. Covered topics include: origin of year to each cadet on scholarship and also to members the AF, mission and organization of the AF, organ- of the POC. Students who receive an AFROTC scholarship ization of a standard AF base, and further com- also receive an annual $2000 supplement from UMR, munication skills development. Leadership Lab is which will currently cover most room costs excluding also mandatory for cadets. board. Lastly, scholarship recipients receive a $600/year 200 Leadership Laboratory (LEC 0.5 and LAB 0.5) book allowance to offset costs. ROTC scholarship recipi- The course involves a study of Air Force customs ents are eligible to receive other UMR scholarships. Stu- and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career op- dents do not have to be on a scholarship to complete our portunities in the Air Force and the life and work program and be an Air Force officer. of an Air Force junior officer. Students develop There is no obligation connected in taking Air Force their leadership potential in a practical supervised ROTC for a non-scholarship cadet during the freshman training laboratory, which typically includes field and sophomore years. Obligations begin only at the trips to Air Force installations throughout the Unit- start of a student’s last two years of the program or af- ed States. ter a ROTC scholarship is awarded and activated. 250 The Evolution Of USAF Air And Space Power I (LEC 0.5 and LAB 0.5) This course is designed to Art — 55 examine the general aspects of air and space 381 National Security Affairs/Preparation For power through a historical perspective..covering a Active Duty II (LEC 2.5 and LAB 0.5) Continua- time period from the first balloons to the begin- tion of Arosp S 380. This final course of the Air ning of the space age. It provides students with a Force ROTC curriculum examines officership, ad- knowledge level understanding of the general el- vanced leadership ethics, military law, current Air ements and employment of air and space power Force issues, regional studies, core values, and from an institutional doctrinal and historical per- preparation for active duty. This course includes a spective. Examples of the importance of AF core Leadership Laboratory that provides leadership values in historical events and in past AF leaders experiences, giving students the opportunity to are pointed out. Continued development of com- apply the leadership and management principles munication skills is also emphasized. Leadership of this course. Lab is mandatory for cadets planning on a career in the AF. 251 The Evolution Of USAF Air And Space Power Art II (LEC 0.5 and LAB 0.5) This course is a contin- uation of Arosp S 250. It covers a time period in The study of art can broaden your experiences and AF history from the beginning of our space age in help you gain a better perspective on the world. the early 1960's to the present...with a continued UMR offers courses in art appreciation, art history, emphasis on recognizing how past leaders and study of film, and applied courses in design, painting, and events have shaped our current AF organization photography. Non-credit courses are available from time and doctrine. Communication skills exercises are to time in other applied art or special interest courses. continued. Leadership Lab is also mandatory for Faculty cadets. 350 Air Force Leadership Studies I (LEC 2.5 and Professor: LAB 0.5) This course introduces students to the James Bogan, Ph.D., Kansas leadership and management skills required of an Lecturer: Air Force junior officer. Special topics include lead- Leo Soisson, M.F.A., Southern Illinois ership ethics, the Air Force personnel and evalua- tion systems, and management fundamentals. Art Minor Through the use of classroom tools that include The Art Minor offers students the opportunity to case studies, Air Force leadership and manage- pursue an area of focus in studio art, art history, and ment situations are examined and practical appli- film studies. cations of studies concepts are exercised. The Requirements: The minor requires 15 hours, including principles and theories of ethical behavior as well Art 80: Art Appreciation, which is a required course. as the complete understanding of the individual Students may take additional hours from these offer- responsibility and authority of an Air Force officer ings: Art 85: Study of film; Art 222: Revolution and Ro- are stressed. This course includes a Leadership manticism; Art 255: Script to Screen; Philosophy 330: Lab that provides the students the opportunity to Aesthetics, and topics course from the Art 101, 201, apply leadership and management principles. 301 series. In addition, students may take up to six 351 Air Force Leadership Studies II (LEC 2.5 and hours of Studio classes. LAB 0.5) This course is a continuation of Arosp S 350. Emphasis is placed on professional knowl- Film and Literature Minor edge, communication skills, and ethical behavior. The Film and Literature Minor is an interdisciplinary Varied Air Force-peculiar formats and situations and inter-textual course of study in which students will are offered to apply learned listening, writing, and explore the connections between different mediums, in- speaking skills.