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Classes and Descriptions

Freshman Year

  • AERO 101 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force, Part 1 (1). The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for Air Force officers. The course also lays the foundation for becoming an Airman such as AF customs and courtesies, AF dress and appearance, team building, communication skills, and more. As a whole, this course, combined with AERO 102, provides students with a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. The students will be introduced to the Air Force way of life and gain knowledge on what it means to be an Airman.
  • AERO 102 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force, Part 2 (1). The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Leadership, and the Air Force Core Values. As a foundational course, AS100 also provides a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, Air Force operations, principles of war, and airpower. As a whole, this course, combined with AERO 101, provides students with a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. The students will be introduced to the Air Force way of life and gain knowledge on what it means to be an Airman.
  • AERO 500 Leadership Laboratory (0). Required for all AFROTC cadets. The purpose of the LLAB program is to augment the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. The laboratory also offers insight into career opportunities in the USAF, life and work of the USAF junior officer, and military ceremonies.

Sophomore Year

  • AERO 201 Team and Air Force Leadership Fundamentals, Part 1 (1). This course is the first part of a two part course that focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
  • AERO 202 Team and Air Force Leadership Fundamentals, Part 2 (1). This course is the second part of a two part course that focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
  • AERO 500 Leadership Laboratory (0). Required for all AFROTC cadets. The purpose of the LLAB program is to augment the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. The laboratory also offers insight into career opportunities in the USAF, life and work of the USAF junior officer, and military ceremonies.

Junior Year

  • AERO 301 Leading People and Effective Communication (3). Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202. Part one of a two-part course that teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Class participation, comprehension, and oral communication skills are stressed.
  • AERO 302 Leading People and Effective Communication (3). Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202. A continuation of AERO 301. Second part of a course that teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Class participation, comprehension, and oral communication skills are stressed.
  • AERO 393 Air and Space Expeditionary Training (1). Restricted to ROTC cadets from all services. Provides leadership training in a military environment. Professional development is achieved through academics, physical fitness, marksmanship, and leadership exercises. Course reviews leadership lessons in a simulated expeditionary deployment to a combat zone.
  • AERO 500 Leadership Laboratory (0). Required for all AFROTC cadets. The purpose of the LLAB program is to augment the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. The laboratory also offers insight into career opportunities in the USAF, life and work of the USAF junior officer, and military ceremonies.

Senior Year

  • AERO 401 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3). Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202. Part one of a two part class that is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. Class participation, comprehension, written and oral communication skills are stressed.
  • AERO 402 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3). Second part of a class that is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. This final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Class participation, comprehension, written and oral communication skills are stressed.
  • AERO 500 Leadership Laboratory (0). Required for all AFROTC cadets. The purpose of the LLAB program is to augment the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. The laboratory also offers insight into career opportunities in the USAF, life and work of the USAF junior officer, and military ceremonies.

 

Minor in Aerospace Studies

The Minor in Aerospace Studies is a fourteen semester-hour non-technical course of study open to all University students.  Students must complete a minimum of fourteen credit hours from the below listed courses with a grade of “C” or higher in each course.

AERO 101 (1)

AERO 102 (1)

AERO 201 (1)

AERO 202 (1)

AERO 301 (3)

AERO 302 (3)

AERO 393 (1)

AERO 401 (3)

AERO 402 (3)

AERO 213 (HIST 213, PWAD 213) (3)