Program Description
The minor in military leadership is a program designed to enhance students' learning experience by providing tools that prepare them for leadership roles in various organizations. Students complete courses that cover academic and practical skills, including:
- effective communication
- leadership ethos
- negotiation
- problem-solving
- staff motivation and empowerment
- team-building
Program Requirements
The minor in military leadership requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, 12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. Twelve credit hours must be taken in residence on an ASU campus. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Students choose the option befitting their chosen branch of the military. An option is also provided for non-ROTC students wishing to benefit from the skills and knowledge developed in the minor.
Branch Specific Options -- 18 credit hours
The branch-specific options for Army, Air Force and Navy require a minimum of 12 credit hours specific to the option, and six credit hours chosen from a list of approved electives. Students choosing the Marine option complete nine credit hours within the branch option courses and nine credit hours from the list of approved electives.
Army Option
Choose two additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below. Army option students are advised to select one elective from subject codes: ACO, CEL or SSP.
Air Force Option
Choose two additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below.
Navy Option
Choose two additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below.
Marine Option
Choose three additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below.
Choose three additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below, INCLUDING one upper division (300 or 400 level) course.
Non-ROTC Option -- 18 credit hours
The minor also offers an option designed for non-ROTC students desiring the training provided by the minor. Student in the non-ROTC option complete three courses from this list of approved core courses and three courses selected from the list of Approved Electives.
Choose three courses from the following:
Choose three additional courses from the list of Approved Electives below.
Approved Electives
Courses can only satisfy one requirement. No course used toward the branch-specific courses or the core courses for the non-ROTC option can be repeated as an elective.
Additional electives may be used with the prior approval of the department chair.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Enrollment Requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Students in the history or religious studies BA programs may not use HST or REL courses to meet the elective requirement for this minor.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career Outlook
The minor in military leadership provides students with the knowledge of the military as a profession and its purpose and capabilities in support of national defense. Students who complete the minor improve their problem-solving abilities and enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This certificate assists students pursuing careers in support of the Department of Defense.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Management Analysts
- Growth: 9.7%
- Median Salary*: 95290
Chief Executives
- Growth: -8.2%
- Median Salary*: 189520
Command and Control Center Officers
- Growth: %
- Median Salary*: 0
Command and Control Center Specialists
- Growth: %
- Median Salary*: 0
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 3.4%
- Median Salary*: 76250
Training and Development Managers
- Growth: 6.5%
- Median Salary*: 120000
General and Operations Managers
- Growth: 4.2%
- Median Salary*: 98100
Human Resources Managers
- Growth: 5.2%
- Median Salary*: 130000
Information Technology Project Managers
- Growth: 9.7%
- Median Salary*: 98740
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 83770
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Program Contact Information
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Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
ASU students may accelerate their studies by earning a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years (for some programs) or by earning a bachelor’s degree in 2.5 or 3 years.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master’s degree. These programs, featuring the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty, allow students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.
Accelerated bachelor’s degree programs allow students to choose either a 2.5- or a 3-year path while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students can opt to fast-track their studies after acceptance into a participating program by connecting with their academic advisor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
To add a minor, please consult with the academic advisor for your major.
To add a certificate, please consult with the academic advisor for your major.
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
