Aerospace Studies (AS)

AS 110. Air Force ROTC Fitness I/II. 0 Credits.

Introduction to various AFROTC team sports. Promotes benefits of being physically fit and maintaining Air Force fitness standards. May be repeated.

AS 111. Heritage and Values I Fall. 1 Credit.

AS 111 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.

AS 112. Heritage and Values II. 1 Credit.

Continuation of AS 111. "Heritage and Values II," is 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 Force and Space Force.

AS 210. Leadership Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. For AS 100/200 level cadets. May be repeated for credit.

AS 211. Team and Leadership Fundamentals I. 1 Credit.

"Team and Leadership Fundamentals I," 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 212. Team and Leadership Fundamentals II. 1 Credit.

Continuation of AS 211. "Team and Leadership Fundamentals II," 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 292. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

AS 294. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

AS 299. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

AS 321. Leading People and Effective Communication I. 3 Credits.

"Leading People and Effective Communication I," 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.

AS 322. Leading People and Effective Communication II. 3 Credits.

Continuation of AS 321. "Leading People and Effective Communication II," 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.

AS 391. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

AS 392. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

AS 394. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

AS 399. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

AS 410. Leadership Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: AS 210.

AS 441. National Security/Prep for Active Duty I. 3 Credits.

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. 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.

AS 442. National Security/Prep for Active Duty II. 3 Credits.

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. 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.

AS 491. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

AS 492. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

AS 494. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

AS 496. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

AS 499. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.