MSL-MILITARY
SCIENCE LEADERSHIP – 2005-07 Catalog
Military Science Department
MSL 101 Foundations of Officership
I (1)
Introduction
to issues and competencies of the Army officer profession. Emphasis on stereotypes about the
military, the role of the Army officer, customs and traditions within the
military, and personal and physical development. Open to all freshmen
and sophomores. 1 lecture.
MSL 102 Foundations of Officership
II (1)
The role
of leadership within a large organization. Emphasis on the
definition of leadership, leadership framework, individual and
organizational core values, and the moral responsibility of leadership. 1 lecture.
MSL 103 Basic Leadership (1)
The foundation of basic
leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and
effective writing, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills, and
an introduction to counseling. 1 lecture.
MSL 111 Orienteering (2)
Principles of orienteering,
basic map reading and compass skills; course running techniques applied in
field orienteering events. Open to all freshmen and sophomores. 1 lecture, 1 activity.
MSL 201 Individual Leadership Studies (2)
Identification of
successful leadership traits through observation of others and self through
experiential learning exercises. Recording of observed traits
in a dimensional leadership journal, and discussion of observations in small
groups. Open to all students. 2 lectures.
MSL 202 Leadership and Teamwork (2)
Application
of leadership principles. Emphasis on understanding how to build teams, problem solving,
building trust, and working with small groups. Identification of
successful leadership traits through experiential learning exercises. Open to
all students. 2 lectures.
MSL 203 Leadership Studies and Personal
Development (2)
Focus on building
character. Emphasis on personal development (reasoning and problem solving),
making self-assessments, improving communication skills, improving physical
well being, and diversity training (values and ethics). Open to all students. 2 lectures.
MSL 212 Leader’s Training Course (1–7)
One to seven units of
credit may be granted depending upon successful completion of training. Six
weeks of training,
MSL 229 Ranger Challenge (2) (CR/NC)
Selection
and preparation of the Ranger Challenge Team which will represent Cal Poly in
military tactical skills competition.
Includes rope bridging, orienteering, weapons knowledge, hand
grenade accuracy, 10K road march with equipment, first aid, marksmanship,
physical fitness and tactics. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2
activities.
MSL 301 Leadership and Problem Solving (3)
Introduction
to principles of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle fundamental to a
military professional. Application
of the Leadership Development Program, a formalized interactive process used to
evaluate leadership performance and provide developmental counseling feedback
in areas such as communication (verbal and nonverbal) and time management. Preparation, performance and evaluation of individual and small
unit training. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
Completion of MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 103, MSL 201, MSL 202, MSL 203, or
completion of MSL 212, or consent of department head.
MSL 302 Leadership, Problem Solving, and
Effective Communication (3)
Study of
reasoning skills and communication skills. Emphasis on the use of these skills and their
specific application in the form of the Army’s troop leading procedures.
Detailed examination of officership
and officership case studies. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MSL 301 and consent of instructor.
MSL 303 Leadership and Ethics (3)
Examination of the role
communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include
ethical decision-making, value of diversity, spirituality in the military, and
examination of the Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on
improving oral and written communication. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: MSL 301, MSL 302, and consent of instructor.
MSL 314 Leadership Development and Assessment
Course (6) (CR/NC)
Six week summer training
program required to achieve an Army commission. Testing and training as
functional Army officers and determination of potential for service. Travel
pay, room and board, and salary are provided by the U.S. Army. Held at MSC 311, MSL 301, MSC
312, MSL 302, MSC 313, MSL 303, and consent of instructor. (Corrected
MSL 400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (1–2)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units
per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MSL 401 Leadership and Management I (3)
Developing
proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a
member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Emphasis on training management,
methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling
techniques. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MSL 301,
MSL 302, MSL 303 and consent of instructor.
MSL 402 Leadership and Management II (3)
Continuation
of MSL 401 with a focus on communications and personal development. Study includes in-depth analysis of organizational
culture and the dynamics of change, physical well-being, and practical
exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Series
of leadership simulations. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: MSL 401 and consent of instructor.
MSL 403 Officership
(3)
Case
study analysis of military law, and practical exercises on establishing an
ethical command climate. Completion of a quarter-long senior leadership project that
requires planning, organizing, collaboration, analysis and demonstration of
leadership skills. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
MSL 401, MSL 402 and consent of instructor.
MSL 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.