Central Michigan University
College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Military Science Department
Master Course Syllabus
MSL 201
Desig. No.
Individual Leadership Studies
Title
3(Spec)
Credit (Mode)
I. Bulletin Description:
Studies in personal well-being, self-development, problem-solving, and decision making; group
dynamics, communication and values and ethics; introduces team-building, leading and assessing group
actions.
II. Prerequisites, Pre/Co-requisites, Co-requisites, Recommended
MSL 102
III. Rationale for course level (new course and level changes):
IV. Textbook and other required materials to be furnished by the student:
None. Military Science Department furnishes course textbook and workbook.
V. Special requirements of the course:
Weekly two-hour Leadership Lab and a minimum one hour physical training session is required. Students
will need a standard physical to participate in the weekly Physical Training.
VI. General methodology used in teaching this course:
Course will stress leadership theory (science) in the classroom and the application (art) of leadership
during Leadership Labs. Methodologies used will include lecture, class discussions, practical exercises,
case studies, and announced and unannounced examinations.
VII. Course Objectives:
After completion of this course students will be able to:
• analyze their personal communication style, and small group communications;
• classify characteristics of effective small group communications;
• apply principles of “leader-follower”, and take calculated risks in the exercise of leadership;
• recognize and role model attitudinal traits of leaders in situations of risk;
• set up and achieve a personal mission, and set goals for achievement;
• use a journal and employ in reflective thought to support personal development;
• illustrate effectively as a member of a team;
• apply the principles of small group dynamics;
• analyze small group dynamics when in a situation of risk;
• identify the steps for decision analysis and decision making;
• analyze characteristics of good and poor decision making processes;
• demonstrate creative problem solving when in a situation of risk;
• apply teambuilding and trust building skills;
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apply persuasion techniques in effective communications;
apply teamwork and leadership under challenging circumstances;
define internal and external quality control, and apply techniques for improving quality of team
performance;
assess elements of effective teambuilding.
VIII. Course Outline: Classes: 16 at 110 minutes Labs: 16 at 110 minutes
Week
1
Lab
Subject
Military Courtesy & Drill
Team-building Exercise
2
Lab
Communications and Leadership
Rappelling, High-Ropes Course and Rock Climbing
3
Lab
Personal Development and Leadership
Swim Test and Water Survival
4
Lab
Personal Development and Well-being
Map Reading
5
Lab
Personal Development and Teambuilding
Orienteering
6
Lab
Communication and Personal Development I
Field Training Exercise Preparations
7
Lab
Communication and Personal Development II
Opportunities to serve in National Guard & Army Reserves
8
Lab
Mid-Term Exam
Basic Rifle Marksmanship
9
Lab
Nolde Lecture
Drill & Ceremony
10
Lab
Problem-Solving and Reasoning I
Individual Weapons
11
Lab
Problem-Solving and Reasoning II
First Aid
12
Lab
Values and Ethics
Sensing Session
13
Lab
Teambuilding and the Army Profession I
Uniform & Equipment Turn-in
14
Lab
Teambuilding and the Army Profession II
Team-building Exercises
Week
15
Lab
Subject
Communication and Persuasion
Awards Ceremony
16
Lab
Final Exam
IX. Evaluation: Grade is based on the following:
Class Attendance
Class Participation
Lab Attendance
Physical Fitness
Warrior Ethos Assignment
Mid-Term Exam
Army Briefing Assignment
Leader Traits & Behaviors Assignment
Quizzes
Final Exam
5%
10%
5%
5%
8%
17%
10%
5%
10%
25%
X. Bibliography:
DA Pam 600-2 The Armed Forces and Officer. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office.
Field Manual 1-0 The Army in Military Operations. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office.
Field Manual 22-5 Drill and Ceremonies. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office,
December 1986.
Field Manual 22-100 Army Leadership, Be, Know, Do, Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing
Office, August 1999.
Field Manual 25–101 Battle Focused Training. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office,
April 2005.
Field Manual 101-5 Staff Organization and Operations. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing
Office, May 1997.
Insel, P.M. and W. T. Roth. Eating Right Pp. 314-352 in Core Concepts in Health, (9th Ed.). New
York: McGraw- Hill, 2002.
Training Circular TC 3-22-20. Army Physical Readiness Training. Washington, DC: U. S. Government
Printing Office, August 2010.
Visconti, Sheila (ed.). Individual Leadership Studies Leadership and Teamwork. Military Science and
Leadership (MSL 201-202). Boston: McGraw-Hill Primus Custom Publishing,
2008.
Syllabus prepared by:
Aaron E. Kalloch, LTC, Chair, Military Science
Name
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Signature
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Date