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    Oct 06, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Minor: Military Science and Leadership


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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to earn minor: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: No grades below C-.

Other GPA requirements to earn minor: None.

Contact Information: James Karcanes, Assistant Professor of Military Science, 114 Armory, 207-581-1125, armyrotc@maine.edu


The Military Science and Leadership Minor develops undergraduate students organizational and management skills necessary to lead in the 21st century. The minor uses practical application and hands on learning to develop core competencies such as mental agility, communications, and developing others. The minor focuses on leadership skills that get results using a professional ethos framework that emphasizes mission accomplishment, innovation and teamwork. Students will understand the importance of a manager’s ability to develop goals and communicate a vision in order to create a cohesive organization that is committed to lifelong learning, bonded together by trust and teamwork. The capstone for this minor is a summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course where students will test their skills in various situational exercises. Students successfully completing this minor will have the opportunity to earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.

Note: Most courses included in this minor have prerequisites that may be met through multiple options. The capstone is only required for students pursuing a commission.

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