8 courses with the subject MSC, 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.
MSC 101Introduction to ROTC2
Make your first new peer group at college, one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, public speaking, and basic marksmanship. Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in the military profession in both classroom and out of class laboratory environments. One hour and a required leadership lab, MSC 101 Lab, plus optional participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in a weekend exercise (once during the semester) is optional, but highly encouraged. Fall.
Learn and apply principles of effective leading. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division ROTC students. Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. One hour and a required leadership lab, MSC 102 Lab, plus optional participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in a weekend exercise (once during the semester) is optional, but highly encouraged. Prerequisite: MSC 101 preferred. Spring.
Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety, security, and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical exercises with upper division ROTC students. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development. One hour and a required leadership lab, MSC 202 Lab plus optional participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged. Prerequisite: MSC 101, 102, 201 preferred. Spring.
Equivalent credit may be granted by the WVU Director of Admissions and Records and the Professor of Military Science on the basis of prior military service, or ROTC training other than courses in military science taken at WVU. Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit defensive tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leading. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 301 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is also required. Prerequisite: Basic course or equivalent. Fall.
Continues methodology of MSC 301. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision-making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 302 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or consent. Spring. 2023-2024
MSC 401 prepares you to lead soldiers in today’s Army as a Platoon Leader. Areas of concentration include: tactical skills, operational planning, writing military orders and correspondence, briefing preparation and presentation. Preparation and study outside class is essential to your success in the classroom and in your ability to lead the cadet battalion. MSC 401 will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and practical exercise. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 401 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or consent. Fall.
Continues methodology of MSC 401. During MSC 402 you will put into action skills learned during MSC 401. You are required to write operational orders for battalion operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of battalion training during the spring semester. Preparation and study outside class is essential to your success in the classroom and in your ability to lead the cadet battalion. MSC 402 will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and practical exercise. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 402 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110, Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required.
