Aerospace Studies (AER)
AER 101 Heritage and Values I (1 credit)
A survey course introducing students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF), including the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force and Space Force. Topics include core values, leadership fundamentals, communication skills, and the heritage and evolution of the DAF. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course with practical followership experiences.
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 102 Heritage and Values II (1 credit)
A survey course introducing students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF), including the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force and Space Force. Topics include core values, leadership fundamentals, communication skills, and the heritage and evolution of the DAF. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course with practical followership experiences.
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 200 Leadership Lab (0 credits)
Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander.
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 201 Team Leadership & Fund I (1 credit)
This course provides a fundamental understanding of leadership and team building. Topics include ethical decision-making, followership, team dynamics, problem solving, and critical thinking. The course prepares students for field training and leadership roles within the cadet wing. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing opportunities to apply leadership skills.
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 202 Team Leadership & Fund II (1 credit)
This course provides a fundamental understanding of leadership and team building. Topics include ethical decision-making, followership, team dynamics, problem solving, and critical thinking. The course prepares students for field training and leadership roles within the cadet wing. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing opportunities to apply leadership skills.
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 301 Leading Ppl & Effective Com I (3 credits)
This course builds on field training experiences to further develop leadership and management skills. Special emphasis is placed on effective communication, leadership theory, and applying leadership techniques in practical settings. Students apply these skills in a supervised environment as junior and senior cadets. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 302 Leading Ppl & Effective Com II (3 credits)
This course builds on field training experiences to further develop leadership and management skills. Special emphasis is placed on effective communication, leadership theory, and applying leadership techniques in practical settings. Students apply these skills in a supervised environment as junior and senior cadets. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 401 Nat Security & Prep Act Duty I (3 credits)
A capstone course for seniors that examines national security issues, the military profession, and preparation for active-duty service. Topics include civil-military relations, the national security decision-making process, leadership ethics, and current issues facing the Department of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing advanced opportunities to apply leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 402 Nat Security & Prep Act DutyII (3 credits)
A capstone course for seniors that examines national security issues, the military profession, and preparation for active-duty service. Topics include civil-military relations, the national security decision-making process, leadership ethics, and current issues facing the Department of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing advanced opportunities to apply leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training
Attributes: Undergraduate
AER 520 AFROTC Leadership Laboratory (0 credits)
This course complements AER 570 and AER 670 and must be taken to complete requirements towards commissioning. This course focuses on applying lessons learned from AER 570 and AER 670 to develop leaders of character through practical exercises. Course credits do not count towards graduate degree requirements.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
AER 570 AFROTC Studies Special Topics (1 credit)
This course introduces students to the Department of the Air Force, introducing the history and heritage of the service while focusing on its development and the current mission sets of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. Simultaneously, the course teaches fundamental leadership and team building attributes, preparing cadets participating in Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for future roles in the Cadet Wing and as future officers. Content varies according to a student’s progress towards commissioning requirements. Course can be repeated a maximum of four times provided content varies. Enrollment is limited to students enrolled with AFROTC Detachment 750 and pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. Course credits do not count towards graduate degree requirements. Requires approval from Chair, Aerospace Studies Department.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
AER 670 Advanced AFROTC Special Topic (3 credits)
This course advances a student’s leadership and management skills by emphasizing effective communication, leadership theory, and the military profession. Additionally, the course provides focused instruction on national security, decision making processes, and details recommendations and requirements for entering active duty in the Department of the Air Force. Content varies according to a student’s progress towards commissioning requirements. Course can be repeated a maximum of four times provided content varies. Enrollment is limited to students enrolled with AFROTC Detachment 750 and pursuing a commission in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. Course credits do not count towards graduate degree requirements. Requires approval from Chair, Aerospace Studies Department.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate