Aerospace Studies

Degree Requirements

Students seeking a minor in aerospace studies must complete 16 credit hours of study.

The student must complete at least 12 hours in the following core courses:

AFR 3220Air Force Leadership and Management I

3

AFR 3231Air Force Leadership and Management II

3

AFR 4201National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty 1

3

AFR 4211National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty 2

3

The remaining hours of study must be a combination of 4 credit hours from any of the following courses:

AFR 1101Foundations of the United States Air Force Part 1

1

AFR 1120Foundations of the United States Air Force Part 2

1

AFR 2130The Evolution of USAF Aerospace Power Part 1

1

AFR 2140The Evolution of USAF Aerospace Power Part 2

1

MSL 101Leadership and Personal Development

2

MSL 102Introduction to Tactical Leadership

2

MSL 201Innovative Team Leadership

2

MSL 202Foundations of Tactical Leadership

2

MSL 203American Military History

4

MSL 301Adaptive Team Leadership

3

MSL 302Applied Team Leadership

3

MSL 401Adaptive Leadership

3

MSL 402Leadership in a Complex World

3

HIS 210American Military History

4

HIS 222Fascism and Nazi Germany

4

HIS 225The Age of the Civil War

4

HIS 296/GWA 296America and Vietnam

4

HIS 300The Middle East

4

HIS 413The Era of World War I

4

HIS 414The Era of World War II

4

MGT 330Principles of Management

4

or

MGT 340Human Resource Management

4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Additional requirements: In order for the student to minor in aerospace studies, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor. Grades less than “C/D” or “S” from other institutions will not be accepted. Students may not use credit through exam, internship or independent study for application to the minor.

AFR 2940 Basic Aerospace Internship is an AFROTC field training program requiring cadets to complete a four- or six-week term of evaluation under the guidance of Air Force staff. This requires selection and permission of the professor of aerospace studies.