The Basic Course requirements are:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC 101 | Introduction to the Army | 1 |
| MSC 103 | Introduction to the Army Lab | 2 |
| MSC 102 | Foundations of Leadership | 1 |
| MSC 104 | Foundations of Leadership Lab | 2 |
| MSC 201 | Leadership and Ethics | 2 |
| MSC 203 | Leadership and Ethics Lab | 2 |
| MSC 202 | Army Doctrine and Decision Making | 2 |
| MSC 204 | Army Doctrine and Decision Making Lab | 2 |
These courses are mandatory for entry into the Advanced Course of instruction, unless the Professor of Military Science approves substitutions.
Nursing students who desire to pursue a career as commissioned officers in the Army Nurse Corps should contact the Department of Military Science for details of a basic course program specifically tailored for the nursing discipline. In addition to meeting all ROTC requirements, the prerequisites for commissioning in the Army Nurse Corps are a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a state nursing license.