1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

MS 480
Internship in Military Science 2 credits
Advanced Leadership Camp
(Prerequisites:MS 301, MS 302, contracted status as
a cadet) The Internship is a five-week experience of
training and evaluation conducted at Fort Lewis,
Washington. It gives the student the opportunity to
practice the leadership theory acquired in the classroom.
Each student executes at least seven major
leadership missions and receives critique and mentoring
continuously. ROTC cadets from all across
the country participate. Students will spend at least
400 hours in the field. There is no cost to the student.
MS 481
Internship in Military Science Cadet 1 credit
Troop Leading
(Prerequisites: MS 301, MS 302, contracted status as
a cadet) The Internship is a three-week experience of
leadership training and mentoring as an understudy
to a military officer in a US Army troop unit. It gives
the student the opportunity to lead real soldiers
responsible for a military mission. The intern will
actually supervise the planning and execution of the
units scheduled training. The intern receives continuous
assessment and mentoring. Students spend at
least 200 hours in the field. There is no cost to the
student.
PHED 138
Physical Fitness Training 1 credit
A modern up-to-date program of fitness and health
training. The one hour sessions are conducted
before classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. The routine consists of stretching and
warm-ups, followed by strengthening exercises,
and concluding with an aerobic workout. There are
a wide variety of activities including running, aerobics,
swimming, gymnastic sports, weight lifting
and the “Army Daily Dozen.” Safety is a prime
concern and all sessions are supervised by senior
military sergeants and officers. This course is
designed (but not required) to be counted towards
the four credit PE requirement during the junior
and senior years. This course may be audited and
is open to all students.
NOTE: Candidates for an Army commission
through Military Science are required by regulation
to complete academic courses in the areas of
communications skills, military history, and computer
literacy. Generally, these requirements will
be met by satisfying the University’s general education
requirements. Contact the professor of military
science for specific requirements.
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