Military Leadership ,Minor
Air Force, Army, Commissioning, Marines, NAVY, ROTC, Service
Hone your leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, motivate teams, negotiate and solve any challenge you may encounter. Complement your major by gaining this specialized skill set that is sought by many employers.
The minor program in military leadership is 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
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in military leadership requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, 12 of which must be upper division (numbered from 300 to 499). Twelve credit hours must be taken in residence at ASU. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
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The branch-specific option for Army requires 12 credit hours specific to the option and six credit hours from the Approved Electives list. Select three courses from the following four options:
Choose two additional courses from the Approved Electives list. Army option students are advised to select one elective from subject codes ACO, CEL, or SSP.
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The branch-specific option for Air Force requires 12 credit hours specific to the option and six credit hours from the Approved Electives list. Complete the following courses:
Choose two additional courses from the Approved Electives list.
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The branch-specific option for Marine requires nine credit hours specific to the option and nine credit hours from the Approved Electives list. Select three courses from the following four options:
Choose three additional courses from the Approved Electives list; at least one of the Approved Electives must be upper division (300- or 400- level).
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The branch-specific option for Navy requires 12 credit hours specific to the option and six credit hours from the Approved Electives list. Select four courses from the following five options:
Choose two additional courses from the Approved Electives list.
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The non-ROTC option requires nine credit hours specific to the option and nine credit hours from the Approved Electives list. Select three courses from the following options:
Choose three additional courses from the Approved Electives list; at least one of the Approved Electives must be upper division (300- or 400- level).
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.
9 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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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.
Marine and Non-ROTC students must take at least three credit hours of upper-division approved electives.
9 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Additional electives may be used with the prior approval of the department chair.
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GPA Requirement: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Students in the Bachelor of Arts programs in history or religious studies 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 after 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.
Graduates of the minor program in military leadership have knowledge of the military as a profession and its purpose and capabilities in support of national defense. Graduates with this minor have enhanced problem-solving abilities and critical and creative thinking skills. This program assists graduates who are pursuing careers in support of the Department of Defense.
Department of Military Science
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ArmyROTC@asu.edu
480-965-0782
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
