Aerospace Studies (AEROSPC)

Terms offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023
This course introduces students to the United States Air Force (USAF) and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) with an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force; additional topics include officership and professionalism, Air Force career opportunities, military customs and courtesies, and an introduction to USAF basic communication skills. Additionally, AFROTC cadets must attend weekly Leadership Lab. Leadership Lab is a weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drills and ceremonies.
Foundations of the U.S. Air Force: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
A survey course designed to introduce cadets to the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Featured topics include the history and structure of the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force’s capabilities, career opportunities, benefits, Air Force installations, and communications skills. Additionally, AFROTC cadets must attend Leadership Lab. Leadership Lab is a weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drills and ceremonies.
Foundations of the U.S. Air Force: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students will learn that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that do not always come to mind. Such things include listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Note: AFROTC cadets will apply these lessons at Leadership Lab and Field Training.
The Evolution of Air and Space Power: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students will learn that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that do not always come to mind. Such things include listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Note: AFROTC cadets will apply these lessons at Leadership Lab and Field Training.
The Evolution of Air and Space Power: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Leadership Lab (LLAB) represents the hands-on portion of the Aerospace Studies courses. It presents a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities. LLAB is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum intended to maximize cadet leadership experience and preparation for easy transition to their active duty assignments. It is conducted under the supervision of AFROTC cadre. The course focuses on the leadership experiences of senior and junior cadets and provides training in basic military knowledge and skills to underclass cadets. Cadets are trained on proper uniform wear, grooming and appearance requirements, physical fitness, knowledge of military customs and courtesies, and military drill and ceremony.
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Terms offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
This course is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Lecture, text, case studies, and class discussion will be used to examine all aspects of leadership including counseling, mentoring, empowering, problem solving, accountability and authority. Students will develop upon basic written and oral communications skills primarily through written assignments and oral presentations.
Leadership Studies: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
This course is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Lecture, text, case studies, and class discussion will be used to examine all aspects of leadership including counseling, mentoring, empowering, problem solving, accountability and authority. Students will develop upon basic written and oral communications skills primarily through written assignments and oral presentations.
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