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Military Science Minor

About Military Science

The Missouri Army National Guard Officer Leadership Program (SHOW-ME GOLD) will offer citizens of Missouri the opportunity for professional development to become officers in the Missouri Army National Guard. The Military Science minor is a four year program in which students contract with the Missouri National Guard for military service upon completion of their degree. GOLD 101 is open enrollment for all students without a contractual obligation. The program is offere3d in both classroom and laboratory learning environments.

What You'll Learn

  • Coursework will begin with introduction and foundations classes in tactical leadership.
  • Military Fitness classes will be offered each semester.
  • You'll learn about adaptive team leadership, leadership in changing environments in preparation for Officer Candidate School.
  • The course is capped with the class "Leadership in a Complex Word" to offer a broader view of leadership, military science and rules of engagement.

This Degree is Great for You if:

  • You're interested in the potential for Montgomery G.I. Bill funding, paid job skills and training, monthly drill pay and affordable health insurance.
  • You already have military experience and want to take university classes and prepare for commissioning in the Missouri Army National Guard.
  • You're interested in military science and see the minor as a preparation for Officer Candidate School.

Options/Course of Studies

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Military Science Minor

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