I. ASCRC General Education Form (revised 2/8/13)
Use to propose new general education courses (except writing courses), to change or
renew existing gen ed courses and to remove designations for existing gen ed courses.
Note: One-time-only general education designation may be requested for experimental courses
(X91-previously X95), granted only for the semester taught. A NEW request must be
submitted for the course to receive subsequent general education status.
Group
II. Mathematics
VII: Social Sciences
(submit
III. Language
VIII: Ethics & Human Values
separate forms
III Exception: Symbolic Systems * IX: American & European
X
if requesting
IV: Expressive Arts
X: Indigenous & Global
more than one
V: Literary & Artistic Studies
XI: Natural Sciences
general
w/ lab  w/out lab 
education
VI: Historical & Cultural Studies
group
*Courses proposed for this designation must be standing requirements of
designation)
majors that qualify for exceptions to the modern and classical language
requirement
Dept/Program Military Science
Course #
MSL 101
Course Title
Prerequisite
Leadership and Personal Development
None
Credits
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
3
Date
Instructor
Phone / Email
Galen D. Bisel / Kristopher Pyette
406-243-2769 /
tracy.mitchell@mso.umt.edu (primary
point of contact)
Program Chair Micheal Swinson
Dean
Chris Comer
III. Type of request
New
X
One-time Only
Renew
Change
Remove
Reason for Gen Ed inclusion, change or deletion
Description of change
IV. Description and purpose of the general education course: General Education courses
must be introductory and foundational within the offering department or within the General
Education Group. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/archives/minutes/gened/GE_preamble.aspx
An inclusive, introductory overview of how the United States military exists as a subculture of
the larger American society. Exploring the principles and cultures of the US military forces
and the historical development of US military traditions in leadership techniques and
characteristics.
V. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Courses focus on either area and can be
comparative in content or approach. The
courses are broad in theme, geography, or
chronology. They are foundational and prepare
students for further study by raising core
questions of an academic discipline.
MSL 101 exposes students to an array of
antecedents and aspects of American and
European Military culture, beginning with
the foundation of military customs and
courtesies. The course additionally gives
students a broad foundation into American
military society by examining long-held
traditions, the bases of Officership and the
shared values and creeds of the Army
profession. The students will receive an
overview of the history of American military
combat spanning a wide geographical region
to include North America (Revolutionary
War), Europe (WWII), Somalia, and Iraq. In
addition, students will learn a variety of
skills and tasks that will improve their goal
setting, time management and overall
confidence.
VI. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
1. Demonstrate informed and reasoned
Students will describe and discuss the
understanding of American and/or European
impact that European culture and traditions
historical and contemporary behavior, ideas,
had in shaping the foundations of the US
institutions, and culture; and
military. Students will identify how
European leaders and citizens shaped the
US military through emulating the values,
beliefs and behaviors instilled in them by
their native nations. Students will further
discuss how as America evolved from a
European colony to an independent nation
the US military concurrently progressed to
meet the social, economic, and political
changes of the nation.
2. Analyze and evaluate what is distinctive and
By examining key topics such as the
significant about the American and/or European Revolutionary war, WWII, and Iraq,
experience and legacy.
students will assess the prominent role the
US military has played in the development
of a nation and influenced world events.
Students will develop an appreciation for
the intertwined relationship between the
performance of the US military and the
continued existence of America, both as a
society and a nation. Students will
recognize how the success of the US
military was instrumental in the exportation
of American culture around the world.
VII. Justification: Normally, general education courses will not carry pre-requisites, will carry
at least 3 credits, and will be numbered at the 100-200 level. If the course has more than one
pre-requisite, carries fewer than three credits, or is upper division (numbered above the 200
level), provide rationale for exception(s).
No prerequisite, these are Freshman courses for the general student population
VIII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.  The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
Please see attached syllabus.
Please note: Approved general education changes will take effect next fall.
General education instructors will be expected to provide sample assessment items and
corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.