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Military Leadership ,Minor

Military Leadership, Minor


Air Force, Army, Commissioning, Marines, NAVY, ROTC, Service

Hone your leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, motivate teams, negotiate, and solve any challenge you may encounter. Complement your major by gaining this specialized skill set that is sought by many employers.

Description

The minor in military leadership is a program designed to enhance students' learning experience by providing tools that prepare them for leadership roles in various organizations. Students complete courses that cover academic and practical skills, including:

  • effective communication
  • leadership ethos
  • negotiation
  • problem-solving
  • staff motivation and empowerment
  • team-building

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in military leadership requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, 12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. Twelve credit hours must be taken in residence on an ASU campus. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Students choose the option befitting their chosen branch of the military. An option is also provided for non-ROTC students wishing to benefit from the skills and knowledge developed in the minor.
Branch Specific Options -- 18 credit hours
The branch-specific options for Army, Air Force and Navy require a minimum of 12 credit hours specific to the option, and six credit hours chosen from a list of approved electives. Students choosing the Marine option complete nine credit hours within the branch option courses and nine credit hours from the list of approved electives.
Army Option
Choose two additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below. Army option students are advised to select one elective from subject codes: ACO, CEL or SSP.
Air Force Option
Navy Option
Marine Option
Choose three additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below, INCLUDING one upper division (300 or 400 level) course.
Non-ROTC Option -- 18 credit hours
Approved Electives
Courses can only satisfy one requirement. No course used toward the branch-specific courses or the core courses for the non-ROTC option can be repeated as an elective.
Additional electives may be used with the prior approval of the department chair.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Students in the history or religious studies BA programs may not use HST or REL courses to meet the elective requirement for this minor.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.

Career opportunities

The minor in military leadership provides students with the knowledge of the military as a profession and its purpose and capabilities in support of national defense. Students who complete the minor improve their problem-solving abilities and enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This certificate assists students pursuing careers in support of the Department of Defense.

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What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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