Air Force Aerospace Studies (AS)

AS 1000. Air Force Leadership-Lab. 1 Credit Hour.

Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and introduction to the military environment. Emphasis on developing the leadership and interpersonal skills needed of Air Force officers.

AS 1110. Heritage and Values of the Air Force I. 1 Credit Hour.

A survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces. Topics include: Formation of the Air Force, Military Customs and Courtesies, and Introduction to Leadership. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.

AS 1120. Heritage and Values of the Air Force II. 1 Credit Hour.

A survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air and Space Forces. Topics include: What is War?, Principles of War and Tenets of Airpower, and What the Department of the Air Force Brings to the Fight. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.

AS 2210. Team and Leadership Fundamentals I. 1 Credit Hour.

Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

AS 2220. Team and Leadership Fundamentals II. 1 Credit Hour.

This course continues providing the fundamentals of both leadership and team building. This semester includes lessons in critical thinking, stress management, and resiliency skills in order to prepare students for success at field training and to take on leadership positions in their following year.

AS 3310. Leading People and Effective Communication I. 3 Credit Hours.

This course utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Topics include: Change Management, Leading Diverse Organizations, and Managing Competing Priorities. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.

AS 3320. Leading People and Effective Communication II. 3 Credit Hours.

This course utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Topics include: Mentoring, Ethical Decision Making, and Establishing Expectations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.

AS 4410. National Security and Preparation for Active Duty I. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. 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. Topics include: National Security Strategy, The Total Force, and Capabilities and Force Packaging. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.

AS 4420. National Security and Preparation for Active Duty II. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. 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. Topics include: Leadership Authority and Responsibility, Military Justice, and Airmen Comprehensive Assessment. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course.