Military Science Curriculum

Military Science courses are designed to fulfill the educational and training requirements for commissioning in the U.S. Army (Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or Army National Guard). The curriculum consists of a basic course (first two years) and an advanced course (final two years). The basic course is open to all MTSU students without incurring any military service obligation. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force basic training graduates can be placed directly into the advanced course. Advanced placement may also be earned by attending the four-week leader training course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, normally between the sophomore and junior years. The advanced course is offered during the last four semesters of Military Science and includes a five-week Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon successful completion of the advanced course and upon graduation from the University, the student will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army.

Freshman (Basic)

MS 1010 - First Year Basic Military Science 2 credit hours
MS 1020 - First Year Basic Military Science 2 credit hours
MS 3080 - U.S. Army History 2 credit hours

Sophomore (Basic)

MS 2010 - Second Year Basic Military Science 2 credit hours
MS 2020 - Second Year Basic Military Science 2 credit hours
MS 3000 - Basic Military Science 6 credit hours *

Junior (Advanced)

MS 3110 - First Year Advanced Military Science 3 credit hours
MS 3120 - First Year Advanced Military Science 3 credit hours
MS 3130 - Military Science Field Methods 6 credit hours

Senior (Advanced)

MS 4110 - Second Year Advanced Military Science 3 credit hours
MS 4120 - Second Year Advanced Military Science 3 credit hours

NOTE:

*MS 3000 is only for students who have not had freshman or sophomore ROTC class or have not been to basic training.

Students may also enroll in MS 1000 to participate in physical training, color guard, and/or Forrest Raiders.