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05903/Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

Air Force ROTC offers programs leading to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. Please call 610-660-3190 for more information.
 

Lower Division Courses

1011. The Foundation of the United States Air Force I (1 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: 1012.

A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force career opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with hands-on experience.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

1012. Air Force Leadership Laboratory I F.

LLAB is an interactive environment that constitutes up to 50 percent of the contact hours of the AFROTC college curriculum. It is an integral part of preparing cadets to serve as Air Force officers. LLAB provides the opportunity for cadets to practice their officership and develop leadership and management techniques. LLAB centers on the organized cadet wing where activities are planned and conducted by cadets and supervised by detachment officers.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

1021. The Foundation of the United States Air Force II (1 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: 1022.

A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: Air Force Core Values, teambuilding, interpersonal communications, diversity, and the Oath of Office. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

1022. Air Force Leadership Laboratory II S.

LLAB is an interactive environment that constitutes up to 50 percent of the contact hours of the AFROTC college curriculum. It is an integral part of preparing cadets to serve as Air Force officers. LLAB provides the opportunity for cadets to practice their officership and develop leadership and management techniques. LLAB centers on the organized cadet wing where activities are planned and conducted by cadets and supervised by detachment officers.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

Upper Division Courses

2031. The Evolution of U.S. Air and Space Power I (1 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: 1012.

A survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and continuing application of communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity for applied leadership experiences discussed in class.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

2041. The Evolution of U.S. Air and Space Power II (1 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: 1022.

A survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and continuing application of communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity for applied leadership experiences discussed in class.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

3011. Air Force Leadership Studies I (3 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: 1012.

This course is a study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

3021. Air Force Leadership Studies II (3 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: 1022.

This course is a study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

4031. National Security Affairs I (3 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: 1012.

This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.

4041. National Security Affairs II (3 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: 1022.

This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

Note: This course is taken at St. Joseph’s University.
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