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Ready to Serve

Newberry College offers a minor in Military Science Leadership. Participation in this minor is contingent upon acceptance as a contracted student in the Army ROTC program. All Military Science courses are taught at Newberry College; leadership labs are hosted at Presbyterian College in nearby Clinton, S.C.

Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Minor:

Military Science Leadership

Career Possibilities

U.S. Army

National Guard

U.S. Army Reserve

Overview

Students minoring in Military Science Leadership must complete 15 semester hours in advanced military science. Participation in this minor is contingent upon completion of the ROTC basic courses or equivalent training and acceptance as a contracted student in the Army ROTC Advanced Course.The Newberry College Army ROTC is designed to enhance your college education by providing training and practical experience in leadership and management techniques essential to success in any career. Upon graduation from Newberry College, contracted Cadets who have successfully completed ROTC training are awarded a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.

Requirements

Minor in Military Science Leadership

18 credit hours in advanced military science and related leadership training. Participation in this minor is contingent upon completion of the ROTC basic courses and acceptance by the Professor of Military Science as a contracted cadet in the Army ROTC Advanced Course.

Required courses:

MSC 301 Adaptive Team Leadership (4)
MSC 302 Applied Team Leadership (4)
MSC 410 Advanced Army Physical Fitness (1)
Choose ONE: HIS 324, 332, 333, 334, 351, or 352 (3)
Choose ONE: SPE 110 or 202 (3)
Choose ONE: POS 348, PHI 220, BUA 260, HUM 300, or PSY 330 (3)

Total: 18 Credit Hours
Course substitutions must be approved by the Professor of Military Science.

Highlander Cadre

The Highlander cadre instructs, motivates, trains, evaluates and provides feedback to each cadet. This leadership group also ensures that students are not only prepared to be successful cadets but that they also have the tools needed to be effective leaders after graduation.

MAJ Cesar Rodriguez
Professor of Military Science
864.833.8480
cmrodrigu@presby.edu

MSG Skip McMillian
Senior Military Instructor
864.833.8494
skip.mcmillan@newberry.edu

CPT Brian Casey
Assistant Professor of Military Science
864.833.8492
bhcasey@presby.edu

Program News Coming Soon

Skip McMillan
- Senior Military Instructor
  
  Office: McClurg 316
  
  Office Phone: 910.364.8905
  
  Email:
  skip.mcmillan@newberry.edu
Susan Epting
- Associate Professor of History
  
  Office: McClurg 108
  
  Office Phone: 803-947-2121
  
  Email:
  susan.epting@newberry.edu
  Bio:
  Dr. Epting returned home to Newberry County in 2012 after completing her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in History. Her dissertation addressed the history of war-related trauma diagnoses during the First and Second World… Read More