MAS - Military Air and Space Studies

MAS 110  Department of the Air Force (DAF) Professionalism: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(F) Familiarize students with the DAF environment, providing an overview of essential attributes required for success in this context.

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  1. Students will understand USAF and USSF Core Values and their importance to Airmen and Guardians.
  2. Students will recognize character qualities and leadership skills the DAF is seeking in officer candidates.
  3. Students will remember the fundamental customs and courtesies practiced in the DAF.

MAS 111  Competition and Security: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(Sp) Introductory-level exploration of national security, encompassing a broad prospective on the military's involvement in all facets of national security, ranging from cooperation to armed conflict.

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  1. Students will understand USAF and USSF Core Values and their importance to Airmen and Guardians.
  2. Students will recognize character qualities and leadership skills the DAF is seeking in officer candidates.
  3. Students will remember the fundamental customs and courtesies practiced in the DAF.

MAS 115  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 110. (F) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Acquaints cadets with basic knowledge and skills to help them determine whether they wish to continue with the AFROTC program. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
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  1. Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will have a basic ability to plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will participate in group leadership projects and effectively lead a debrief.
  4. Students will participate in weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 116  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of Department Head
COREQUISITE: MAS 111. (Sp) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Acquaints cadets with basic knowledge and skills to help them determine whether they wish to continue with the AFROTC program. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
.

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  1. Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will have a basic ability to plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will participate in group leadership projects and effectively lead a debrief.
  4. Students will participate in weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 210  Team and Leadership Fundamentals I: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(F) AS200, "Team and Leadership Fundamentals," provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

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  1. Cadets will develop their leadership on a personal level and within a team.
  2. Students will demonstrate a leadership mindset and understand the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership.
  3. Cadets will model behaviors of an AFROTC officer candidate.

MAS 211  Team and Leadership Fundamentals II: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(Sp) AS200, "Team and Leadership Fundamentals," provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

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  1. Students will develop their leadership on a personal level and within a team.
  2. Students will demonstrate a leadership mindset and understand the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership.
  3. Students will model the behaviors of an AFROTC officer candidate.

MAS 215  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 210. (F) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides training to ensure every cadet is mentally and physically prepared for the rigorous field training environment. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
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  1. Students will summarize from memory knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will have an intermediate ability to plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will participate in group leadership projects and effectively lead a debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will participate in weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 216  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 211. (Sp) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides training to ensure every cadet is mentally and physically prepared for the rigorous field training environment. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
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  1. Students will summarize from memory knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will have an intermediate ability to plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will participate in group leadership projects and effectively lead a debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will participate in weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 291  Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering department. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

MAS 292  Independent Study: 1-4 Credits (1 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of the director. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

MAS 309  Fld Training, 4 Week: 4 Credits (4 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MAS 110, MAS 111, MAS 210, MAS 211 and junior standing. Required for all AFROTC cadets except those who have completed MAS 209. Orientation on an Air Force base, flying orientation, survival and small arms training, physical training, drill and ceremonies

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  1. Field Training for AFROTC.

MAS 310  Leading People and Effective Communication I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

COREQUISITE: MAS 315. (F) AS300, "Leading People and Effective Communication," utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors

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  1. Students will learn and develop communication skills for effective speaking and writing to mission accomplishment.
  2. Students will generate leadership and management techniques to motivate and inspire others to accomplish the mission.
  3. Students will utilize their field training experience to identify their leadership style and understand a leader’s role in fostering creative thinking.

MAS 311  Leading People and Effective Communication II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

COREQUISITE: MAS 316. (Sp) AS300, "Leading People and Effective Communication," utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Students will learn and develop communication skills for effective speaking and writing to mission accomplishment.
  2. Students will generate leadership and management techniques to motivate and inspire others to accomplish the mission.
  3. Students will utilize their field training experience to identify their leadership style and understand a leader’s role in fostering creative thinking.

MAS 315  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 310. (F) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides cadets the opportunity to further develop their leadership and followership skills. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
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  1. Students will summarize from memory knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will lead group leadership projects and effectively debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will lead weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 316  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 311. (Sp) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides cadets the opportunity to further develop their leadership and followership skills. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
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  1. Students in these lab sections will demonstrate an intermediate to advanced knowledge of military drill and ceremonies, customs and courtesies, progress from a basic to advanced ability to plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives, and demonstrate the ability to brief, present, and lead discussions and group projects for a class of over 70 students. They must also be able to solve and develop group leadership projects and assist with instruction and training. More advanced skills and knowledge are expected from students in the 300 and Students will summarize from memory knowledge of military drill and ceremonies and demonstrate customs and courtesies.

  2. Students will plan and present course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will lead group leadership projects and effectively debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will lead weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 410  National Security and Preparation for Active Duty I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

COREQUISITE: MAS 415. (F) AS400, "National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty" is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level

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  1. Students will prepare for active duty in the military and apply communication and critical thinking skills required to develop, analyze, and present courses of action for a problem.
  2. Students will assess the social and political issues facing the military profession.
  3. Students will understand the impact and reach of global security in a constantly changing operational environment.

MAS 411  National Security and Preparation for Active Duty II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

COREQUISITE: MAS 416. (Sp) AS400, "National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty" is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Students will prepare for active duty in the military and apply communication and critical thinking skills required to develop, analyze, and present courses of action for a problem.
  2. Students will assess the social and political issues facing the military profession.
  3. Students will understand the impact and reach of global security in a constantly changing operational environment.

MAS 415  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 410. (F) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides additional opportunities to develop leadership and supervisory capabilities and prepares cadets for their first active-duty assignment. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Students will lead military drill and ceremonies and demonstrate customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will lead in planning and presenting course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will lead group leadership projects and effectively debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will be able to effectively evaluate cadet-led debriefs while fostering continued growth in subordinates.
  5. Students will lead weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.\\n\\n

MAS 416  Leadership Lab: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head
COREQUISITE: MAS 411. (Sp) A student planned, organized, and executed practicum with leadership developmental activities for prospective Air Force and Space Force second lieutenants. Provides additional opportunities to develop leadership and supervisory capabilities and prepares cadets for their first active-duty assignment. Physical Training is associated with Leadership Lab objectives and attendance
.

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Students will lead military drill and ceremonies and demonstrate customs and courtesies.
  2. Students will lead in planning and presenting course material and briefings to support objectives.
  3. Students will lead group leadership projects and effectively debrief by facilitating group discussion, recalling points of failure and/or success, and identify learning points.
  4. Students will be able to effectively evaluate cadet-led debriefs while fostering continued growth in subordinates.
  5. Students will lead weekly physical training sessions and the physical training assessment.

MAS 491  Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

MAS 492  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.