8 courses with the subject MILS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MILS 1100Foundations of Officership1
Credit(s) Offered: Fall An introduction to the personal challenges and competencies that is critical for effective leadership, including goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program and its purpose in the Army.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Spring Focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving, “life skills” lessons in this semester include: problem solving, goal setting, interpersonal communication skills, and assertiveness skills. Accurate information about life in the Army, including the organization of the Army, employment benefits, and work experiences of junior officers are explained. Participation in leadership laboratories and participation in off-campus training sessions (field training exercise) is also required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Fall Team building techniques are introduced. Students build upon the basic leadership principles and leadership development methodologies to refine their understanding of leadership. Participation in leadership laboratories and participation in off-campus training session (field training exercise) is also required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Spring The study of leadership principles and the introduction to formal policies such as equal opportunity, ethics, and values continue. Complex cases of risk management are studied. Small unit movement and military tactics are covered along with the elements of how the military trains its personnel. Participation in leadership laboratories and participation in off-campus training session (field training exercise) is also required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Fall The focus is on development of individual leadership abilities. This course reviews leadership styles, management strategies and training techniques for leaders of small units. Promoting and developing communication skills and teamwork are addressed. Students examine leadership of small units conducting conventional combat operations and tactical employment of weapon systems.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
MILS 1100 , MILS 1200 , MILS 2100 , MILS 2250 or advanced placement credit granted by Military Science department head
MILS 3200Leadership & Ethics3
Credit(s) Offered: Spring This course is designed to continue the development as leaders by presenting instruction in the three foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal communication, and values and ethics. The leadership module contains an examination of Army leadership doctrine followed by expansion on key leadership concepts and provides feedback for cadet leadership self-development efforts. Attendance at monthly labs, attendance at formal social functions and an off campus weekend leadership exercise is required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Advanced placement credit granted by Military Science department head
MILS 4100Leadership & Management3
Credit(s) Offered: Fall A focus on Army operations and training management, communications and leadership skills that support the beginning of the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. Students gain knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas, including the Army’s training management system, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. Three lab exercises and participation in the military staff ride is required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
MILS 3200 or advanced placement credit granted by Military Science department head
MILS 4250Leadership & Officership3
Credit(s) Offered: Spring A focus on completing the transition from cadet to lieutenant. Cadets organize and lead all the junior cadets. This course covers the military legal system, personnel actions and personal finances. It certifies fundamental competencies in land navigation, tactics, counseling, and interpersonal communications. The Capstone Exercise requires cadets, both individually and collectively, to apply their knowledge to solve problems and confront situations commonly faced by junior officers. Upon completion of this course the cadets will be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of being a commissioned officer in the United States Army. This course requires three hours of class work and three hours of physical fitness per week. Three lab exercises and a formal military ball are required.
Subject
MILS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
