Military Studies: Aerospace Studies (Minor)
The Departments of Aerospace Studies (AS), Military Science (MS), and Naval Science (NS) jointly offer a minor in Military Studies for undergraduate students interested in military structure, leadership, and service. The Aerospace Studies concentration is delivered through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program and may be completed alongside any undergraduate degree program.
Students enrolled in AFROTC who complete the Aerospace Studies curriculum requirements are eligible to earn the Military Studies minor with a concentration in Aerospace Studies. Courses introduce students to the foundations of military organization, leadership, and national defense, while supporting the development of skills relevant to service and professional environments.
Admissions
To be admitted to the minor, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Applications are submitted through the MyPack Portal. Admission is based on the student鈥檚 academic record and typically does not require departmental review. Additional information is available .听
Certification
The appropriate program leadership will certify completion of the minor prior to graduation. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student intends to graduate. Certification documentation should be submitted during the registration period for the student鈥檚 final semester at NC State.
Contact Information
Aerospace Studies
Lt Col Sarah L. Bergkamp, Air Force ROTC
Reynolds Coliseum 135E
slbergka@ncsu.edu听
Military Science
Naval Science
SIS Code: 听24MSASM
Plan Requirements
- Complete 15 credit hours from any one of the following concentrations.
- A grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better must be achieved in all courses taken.
- A minimum of 6 hours must be taken at the 300 or 400 level. Students may combine courses from the lists.
Required Courses听(15 credit hours)
Choose from one of the three (3) concentrations: Aerospace Studies, Military Science, or Naval Science.
Aerospace Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AS听121 | Heritage and Values I | 1 |
| AS听122 | Heritage and Values II | 1 |
| AS听221 | Team and Leadership Fundamentals I | 1 |
| AS听222 | Team and Leadership Fundamentals II | 1 |
| AS听321 | Leading People and Effective Communication I | 3 |
| AS听322 | Leading People and Effective Communication II | 3 |
| AS听421 | National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I | 3 |
| AS听422 | National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II | 3 |
Military Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS听101 | Introduction to Leadership and Values I | 1 |
| MS听102 | Basic Military Leadership | 1 |
| MS听201 | Intermediate Leadership Theory I | 2 |
| MS听202 | Intermediate Leadership Theory II | 2 |
| MS听301 | Military Leadership and Training Management | 3 |
| MS听302 | Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations | 3 |
| MS听401 | Advanced Military Science - Leadership and Systems Management | 3 |
| MS听402 | Advanced Military Science - Military Justice, Ethics and Professionalism | 3 |
Naval Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NS听110 | Introduction to Naval Science | 2 |
| NS听210 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NS听315 | Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NS听315 | Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NS听225 | Navigation | 4 |
| NS听415 | Naval Operations | 4 |
| NS听330 | Evolution of Warfare | 3 |
| NS听325 | Naval Weapons Systems | 3 |
| NS听420 | Naval Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| NS听430 | Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | 3 |
Elective Courses
Students have the ability to choose among the various courses for the concentrations listed above.