Military Science Minor

The Army ROTC program in the Department of Military Science offers an academically challenging and practical curriculum which can be completed in eight semesters or a compressed program of either four or six semesters. The military science curriculum supplements the university’s baccalaureate or postgraduate studies. The Army is prepared to award a commission to any deserving student based on both Army ROTC and academic achievement upon graduation.

The scope of the military science curriculum is oriented toward developing the best all-around student who demonstrates leadership and managerial skill, reacts well under pressure, and understands general military subjects. Student cadets attend classroom conferences and a leadership laboratory program.

Please see the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering web page at www.unlv.edu/engineering for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-military-science.

Learning Objectives

• Critically analyze the current Operational Environment in which our Armed Forces are deployed to better prepare to serve as a Platoon Leader;
• Demonstrate and apply a basic understanding of Army operations, training management, safety, risk management, counseling and communications as a member of the Cadet Battalion Chain-of-Command;
• Demonstrate and apply basic individual and unit military skills and leadership while functioning in a tactical environment as a member of a squad or platoon;
• Demonstrate and apply time management skills and troop leading procedures to develop and articulate a complete five paragraph Operations Order;
• Apply tactical and strategic lessons learned from warfare throughout history to current and potential military engagements;