The University of New Mexico
MLSL: Military Science & Leadership Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
MLSL101 Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn how critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress-management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession.
MLSL101L Training on basic solder tasks and skills, such as land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship and movement as a member of a fire team and rifle squad. Practical application of field craft and soldier skills in a tactical environment. Corequisite: 101.
MLSL102 Further leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving, oral and written communication skills, and tactical composition are explored. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. 26.00 80.00 26.00
MLSL102L Continuation of 101L Foundations of Officership Lab. Corequisite: 102. 19.33 30.00 19.33
MLSL201 A basic study of leadership principles through an exporation of the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining leadership values and attributes, fundamentals of leadership and basic tactical theory.
MLSL201L Builds on the topics covered in 101L and 102L. Further in-depth training on basic soldier tasks and skills, such as land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship and movement as a member of a fire team and rifle squad. Practical application of field craft and soldier skills in a tactical environment. Corequisite: 201.
MLSL202 Further analysis of tactical leadership focusing on terrain analysis patrolling, and operation orders are studied. Additionally, a study of the leadership theories, communication, and the smooth transition into MLSL 301 are given. 17.00 40.00 34.00
MLSL202L Continuation of 201L, Individual Leadership Studies Lab. Corequisite: 202. 15.67 66.00 15.67
MLSL225 Individual directed studies under supervision of designated faculty. Restriction: permission of instructor. 1.00 10.00 1.67
MLSL229 Course is designed to teach cadets the principles of fitness, proper nutrition and a health lifestyle while exposing them to various methodologies of personal fitness. Can substitute for non-professional physical education courses, subject to college's limits.
MLSL230 Continuation of 229. Can substitute for non-professional physical education courses, subject to college's limits. 19.00 60.00 19.00
MLSL250 Six-week summer internship in leadership and military skills conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Open to students with a minimum of 54 credits and subject to departmental qualifications. Training is at no expense to students. Restriction: permission of instructor.
MLSL301 Cadets are challenged to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feeedback on their leadership attibutes and actions. Corequisite: 301L. Restriction: permission of instructor.
MLSL301L Planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of training and activities with basic course students and ROTC program. Students develop and refine leadership skills in position of responsibility. Corequisite: 301. Restriction: permission of instructor.
MLSL302 Cadets receive increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build awareness and skilll in leading tactical operations. Cadets review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations in preparation for the Leadership Development and Assessment. Co-requisite: 302L. 13.67 20.00 41.00
MLSL302L Practice and refinement of leadership skills. Different roles assigned for students at different levels in the program. Planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of training and activities with basic course students and ROTC program. Corequisite: 302. 12.67 66.00 12.67
MLSL325 Individual directed studies of advanced subjects under supervision of designated faculty. Restriction: permission of instructor. 1.00 10.00 2.00
MLSL350 Required six week summer internship conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. Course environment is highly structured and demanding stressing leadership at small-unit level. Course performance weighs heavily in types of commission and branch assignment offered. Prerequisite: 301 and 301L and 302 and 302L. Restriction: permission of instructor. 9.33 15.00 56.00
MLSL401 A course to develop proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow cadets. Co-requisite: 401L. Prerequisite: 301 and 301L and 302 and 302L.
MLSL401L Different roles assigned for students at different levels in the program. Practice and refinement of leadership skills. Planning coordination, execution and evaluation of training and activities with basic course students and ROTC program. Corequisite: 401.
MLSL402 A course in exploring the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations, examining customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Prerequisite: 401 and 401L. Corequisite: 402L. 8.67 20.00 26.00
MLSL402L Different roles assigned for students at different levels in the program. Practice and refinement of leadership skills. Planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of training and activities with basic course students and ROTC program. Corequisite: 402. 7.33 66.00 7.33
MLSL425 Independent projects conducted under the direction of designated faculty and concerned with analysis of selected leadership or management problems. Restriction: permission of instructor. 1.33 10.00 3.00
MLSL429 Course prepares cadets for their roles as military leaders by teaching various ways to conduct military fitness training. Goal is to expose cadets to many different training methods while instilling the Army physical fitness ethos. Corequisite: 301 or 401.
MLSL430 Continuation of 429. Can substitute for non-professional physical education courses, subject to college's limits. Corequisite: 302 or 402. 8.67 30.00 8.67

"MLSL: Military Science & Leadership "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 160.67 Capacity: 523.00 Credits: 272.33'