AMS 101: Introduction to the Army. This introductory level course is designed to give students an appreciation for the role the Army currently plays in our society. The course also covers some of the basic skills necessary to today's leaders to include oral presentation, time management, map reading, basic rifle marksmanship and squad tactics. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 102: Introduction to Leadership. This course is designed to introduce students with the fundamental skills necessary to be a leader, both in military and civilian context. Course also covers map reading, skills. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 201: American Military History. Study of the development of the U.S. from a military perspective. Pre-parallel development of technology and warfare and emphasis on the evaluation of military leadership from the historically tested principles of warfare from the Civil War to the present. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 202: Effective Military Communications. This course provides instruction and practical experience in the art of speaking and writing in the Army style. Students will demonstrate competency through a series of oral presentations and writing assignments. Small unit tactics and map reading skills will also be used in the implementation of the oral presentations. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 211: Advanced Leadership I. This course focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership. Students will examine such as written and oral communication, effective listening, assertiveness, personality, adult development, motivation, and organization culture and change. Prerequisites: AMS 101 and 102, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 212: Advanced Leadership II. This course focuses primarily on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purposes, roles and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed investigation of the origin of our institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Prerequisites: AMS 101, 102 and 211, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 250: Basic Military Science Lag. A hands-on practicum which exposes the student to the military skills required for the basic technical and tactical competence to enter the Advance Course. Laboratory, two hours per week and two weekend exercises. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
AMS 301: Leadership and Management I. Course of study in development of basic skills required to function as a manager; study of leadership styles, group dynamics, communications, motivation, and military instruction methods; and school of the soldier and exercise of command. Prerequisites: AMS 101, 102, graduate or undergraduate student (male or female), successful completion of basic course or basic camp, physically fit to pursue program; consent of PMS. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
AMS 302: Advanced Tactics. Small-unit tactics and communications, organization and
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