Military Science Minor

General Information:

The College of the Ozarks Military Science Program is designed to provide students with basic leadership principles. Students including Military Science courses in their curriculum are preparing themselves not only for a civilian career, but also creating an opportunity to serve as leaders in their communities and the Army National Guard (ARNG). The leadership skills, self-discipline, and sense of responsibility developed will enhance any career field. The Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) Bobcat GOLD is divided into two elective programs, Basic and Advanced.

Military Science Minor Requirements: 20 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Minor:

• CSC 113 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems * (or CSC 113 proficiency exam)
• MAT 133 - College Algebra (or higher)

Required Minor Courses: 17 credit hours

• MIL 303 - Military Leadership and Operations
• MIL 313 - Military Skill Building
• MIL 325 - Bobcat GOLD Accelerated Officer Candidate School (AOCS)
• MIL 403 - Military Qualification Skills for the Advanced Cadet
• MIL 413 - Transition from Cadet to Lieutenant

Required Collateral Course: 3 credit hours

• MIL 433 - American Military History

• (or equivalent class authorized by program administrator; minimum 3 credit hours)

Notes:

* If the Information Management general education requirement has been met with a course other than CSC 113, a higher level CSC course may be used to meet the minor requirement. 

Students must be accepted into the Bobcat GOLD Program to add the academic minor.  Contact the Military Science department for application requirements and interview.