Academic Courses

Basic Course
The Basic Course takes place during your first two years in college and involves one elective class and lab each semester along with the requisite physical training and field training exercises. You will learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership, and start the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader. Those that are are interested in trying out the program can do so through the Basic Course without making a military commitment. 
MSL 1001   Foundations of Officership  -  1 credit hour
MSL 2101   Individual Leadership Studies  - 2 credit hours        

Advanced Course 
The advanced course occurs during your last two years in college and covers material such as advanced military tactics and team organization, planning and decision-making. In order to enter in the Advanced Course, all Cadets must have completed either the Army ROTC Basic Course, Basic Combat Training or Cadet Initial Entry Training.  Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the U.S. Army after you graduate. 
MSL 3201   Leadership and Problem Solving  - 3 credit hours
MSL 4301   Leadership and Management - 3 credit hours

Physical Readiness Training (PRT)

Physical Readiness Training is an integrated and essential part of any Army unit.  PRT focuses on building both Cadet individual aerobic fitness and unit cohesion through group runs and circuit training in order to meet minimum Army physical fitness standards. Contracted and Advanced Level Cadets are required to participate in PRT 3 times a week. MS1 Level Cadets are required to participate once a week, and MS2 Level Cadets must participate twice a week.

Leadership Lab

Leadership Lab is a required, once a week practical exercise period for all Military Science classes. It allows Cadets to hone their skills in the art of leadership and the science of warfare. Labs take place in various locations, depending on the theme of the class. During Lab, Cadets are taught basic soldiering skills such as first aid, movement techniques, land navigation, key leader engagement, along with many other essential skills. Leadership Lab offers practical challenges, both physical and mental, and develops teamwork, trust and leadership.

Field Training Exercise (FTX)

Every semester the Seminole Battalion conducts at least one Field Training Exercise (FTX). These training events are held over the course of a day, or more often, over an entire weekend.  Cadets use skills learned in Leadership Labs to further develop and test soldiering skills in a tactical environment.  Often included:  Land Navigation, in both day and night.  Maneuvering through an obstacle course.  Intro to radio use on tactical radios.  Administering medical/combat care.  Intro to tactics ( individual and squad movement techniques and reacting to ambush).  Basic rifle marksmanship training on a digital platform/learning system using smokeless rifles.