The Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership, which is administered by the Department of History, provides students with a broad perspective on the military with analysis of all service branches of the Armed Forces from a historical and social scientific perspective. It also prepares current cadets for active duty service.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of History.
Requirements for the Minor in Defense Studies and Leadership
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One course from each of the following groups (4 to 6 credits): |
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AS |
111 |
Foundation of the United States Air Force I |
1 |
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MS |
110 |
Army Leadership and Officer Development |
1 |
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b. |
AS |
112 |
Foundation of the United States Air Force II |
1 |
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MS |
120 |
Introduction to Army Leadership and Problem-Solving |
1 |
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c. |
AS |
211 |
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I |
1 |
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MS |
210 |
Values and Ethics of Army Leaders |
2 |
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d. |
AS |
212 |
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II |
1 |
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MS |
220 |
Army Doctrine and Team Development |
2 |
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One of the following groups of courses (6 credits): |
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a. |
AS |
321 |
Air Force Leadership Studies I |
3 |
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AS |
322 |
Air Force Leadership Studies II |
3 |
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b. |
MS |
310 |
Leading and Problem Solving in Army Units |
3 |
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MS |
320 |
Army Small Unit Tactics and Leadership |
3 |
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One of the following groups of courses (6 credits): |
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AS |
421 |
National Security Affairs |
3 |
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AS |
422 |
National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty |
3 |
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b. |
MS |
410 |
Adaptive Army Leadership |
3 |
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MS |
420 |
Army Leadership in a Complex World |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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HST |
304 |
The American Civil War |
3 |
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HST |
326 |
United States Foreign Relations Since 1914 |
3 |
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HST |
328 |
Military History of the United States 1900-Present |
3 |
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HST |
390 |
History of International Relations |
3 |
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HST |
414 |
World War II: Causes, Conduct and Consequences |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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CJ |
422 |
Comparative and Historical Criminal Justice |
3 |
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CJ |
439 |
Homeland Security |
3 |
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CJ |
473 |
Comparative Constitutional Law |
3 |
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PLS |
140 |
Introduction to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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PLS |
344 |
Politics of Developing Areas |
3 |
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PLS |
362 |
American Foreign Policy and National Security |
3 |
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PLS |
363 |
International and Domestic Political Conflict |
3 |
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PSY |
255 |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
3 |
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SOC |
331 |
Political Sociology |
3 |