Program: Military Science, Army ROTC, Minor - Western Oregon University

Apr 04, 2025

2022-2023 Catalog

Mission

To teach leadership and military skills in the classroom, lab and field environment to all students and to commission selected cadets as the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army.

Learning Outcomes

All students are prepared with the tools, training and experiences that will help them succeed in any competitive environment.
First- and second- year students understand basic military skills and the fundamentals of leadership which lays the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader.
Third- and fourth-year students understand advanced military tactics and have experience in team organization, planning and decision making which prepares them to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.

At least 18 of the 24 hours required in the minor must be military science courses. MS 118 Military Physical Conditioning and MS 305 American Military History cannot be used for this requirement.

Core Courses

MS 118 Military Physical Conditioning Credits: 1 Credits: 6
MS 305 American Military History Credits: 3

Credits: 18

MS 111 Military Science I: Introduction to ROTC Credits: 1
MS 112 Military Science I: Land Navigation and Squad Fundamentals Credits: 1
MS 113 Military Science I: Adventure Training Credits: 1
MS 211 Military Science II: American Military Credits: 2
MS 212 Military Science II: Fundamentals of Military Operations Credits: 2
MS 213 Military Science II: Military Operations Credits: 2
MS 311 Military Science III: Adaptive Team Leadership Credits: 3
MS 312 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership I Credits: 3
MS 313 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership II Credits: 3
MS 314 Advanced Summer Camp: Leader Development and Assessment Course Credits: 6
MS 411 Military Science IV: Adaptive Leadership Credits: 3
MS 412 Military Science IV: Leadership Ethics Credits: 3
MS 413 Military Science IV: Leadership in Complex World Credits: 3

Choose One

PS 423 Issues in National Policy Credits: 4
PS 440 Causes of War Credits: 4
PS 498 U.S. Foreign and National Security Policy Credits: 4

Writing Credits: 4

Any writing course higher than WR 122

Total Credits: 35

Note:

Students interested in obtaining an officer’s commission may contact the Army ROTC department. Classes may be taught at WOU or OSU in Corvallis. Further information about Army ROTC scholarships and other aspects of the program may be obtained from Western Oregon University, Military Science Department, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., APSC 201, Monmouth OR 97361, 503-838-8353; or contact Oregon State University, Army ROTC, 208 McAlexander Fieldhouse, Corvallis OR 97331, 541-737-3511.

Satisfactory Grade Use

Program requirements are not fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any courses that will be used in the program.