Engineering and Applied
Science
This program at Millsaps offers many
opportunities for the student interested in engineering, applied
science, management and business administration. With this cooperative
program the student can combine the advantages of a liberal education
at Millsaps with the specialized programs of a major university.
The Arthur C. Miller Pre-engineering Scholarship Fund provides
a scholarship based on financial need and academic progress for
a student expressing an interest in engineering.
3-2 BS Programs: Millsaps
has agreements with four universities - Auburn, Columbia, Vanderbilt
and Washington universities - by which a student may attend Millsaps
for three years and then continue work at any of the schools listed
above. The student then transfers a maximum of 32 semester hours
back for a bachelor's degree from Millsaps and at the end of the
fifth year receives another bachelor's degree from the university.
4-2 BS and MS Programs: The
Columbia University Combined Plan also has 4-2 programs in which
a student attends Millsaps for four years, completing degree requirements
and then spends two more years at Columbia to obtain a B.S. or
M.S. degree from the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied
Science.
3-3 BS/MS and BS/MBA Programs:
Washington University also has a combined Degree Program wherein
the student spends three years at Millsaps and then spends three
years at Washington University earning both the BS and MS from
the School of Engineering and applied Science or both the B.S.
from the School of Engineering and applied Science and the M.B.A.
From the Graduate School of Business Administration.
A wide variety of programs are offered
by the four participating universities, including financial aid
for qualified students. For detailed descriptions of programs
and financial aid, the interested student is urged to consult
with the pre-engineering advisor. To be admitted to the programs
listed below, the student must fulfill certain minimum course
requirements at Millsaps. For many programs, particularly those
in engineering and applied science, the mathematics requirements
are strict. To keep the 3-2 or 4-2 option viable, a student should
plan to take calculus at the earliest possible time at Millsaps.
For students interested in engineering, the general expectation
of the cooperating engineering schools is that most, if not all,
of the science, mathematics and humanities requirements for the
engineering degree be taken at Millsaps. Students interested in
a particular program, however, should consult the catalog of the
appropriate university and the Millsaps pre-engineering advisor.
Some programs have particular requirements, such as the Auburn
University electrical engineering requirement of an ethics course,
which students might wish to fulfill at Millsaps.
The Dual Degree Program at Auburn
University includes bachelor of engineering degrees in aerospace,
chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, material and mechanical
engineering. It is also possible to obtain a B.S. in agricultural
engineering.
The Combined Plan Program at Columbia
University offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil, electrical,
industrial, mechanical, mining, nuclear, biological, chemical,
metallurgical and mineral engineering. Other programs include
computer science, engineering mechanics, applied mathematics (B.S.
only), applied physics, materials science, operations research,
solid state science (M.S. Only), chemical metallurgy, applied
chemistry, and materials science.
Vanderbilt University offers
bachelor of engineering degrees in chemical, civil, electrical
and mechanical engineering.
Washington University offers
B.S. And M.S. programs in bio-medical, chemical, civil, computer,
electrical, and mechanical engineering. Other programs include
computer science, systems science and engineering, and business
administration (M.B.A.).
Military Science
Military Science is offered on the
campus of Jackson State University under the partnership agreement
between Millsaps College, Jackson State University and the U.S.
Army. Students enrolled at Millsaps are eligible to enroll and
attend Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes on the campus
of Jackson State University. Credits earned in ROTC will be entered
onto the student's transcript but will not be counted towards
Millsaps graduation requirements.
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps
provides students an opportunity to earn a Presidential Commission
as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves, or the Army
National Guard, concurrent with the pursuit of an academic degree.
The objectives of the program are:
- To produce the future officer
leadership of the U.S. Army.
- To provide an understanding of
how the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard fit into the
National Defense structure.
- To develop the leadership and
managerial potential of students to facilitate their future
performance as officers.
- To develop the students' abilities
to think creatively and speak and write effectively.
- To encourage the development of
mental and moral standards that are essential to military service.
The Program of instruction includes
developing self-discipline, physical stamina and other qualities
that are cornerstones of leadership excellence.
The ROTC Program is divided into
a Basic Course of instruction (Freshman and Sophomore classes)
and an Advanced Course of instruction (Junior and Senior classes).
In addition to the course of instruction, students are required
to attended a Leadership Laboratory.
There is no charge for enrolling
in the ROTC Program; however, cadets must be admitted into Millsaps
College as full-time students before enrollment in ROTC. Books,
equipment, and uniforms are provided at no cost to students. Uniforms,
however, must be turned in at the end of each semester. Three-year
and two-year ROTC Scholarships are available and awarded on a
competitive basis.
All students complete an internship
during the summer between their junior and senior years. Off-campus
summer training in parachuting, helicopter operations, engineering
and outdoor marksmanship are available to all ROTC students.
Description of
Courses
MLSC 101. Foundations of Officership.
Introduction of officership with emphasis on military customs
and traditions, time management, stress management, and physical
fitness. Introduction to principles of leadership with emphasis
on character and competence, values and ethics, and values of
the U.S. Army. Must be taken in conjunction with MLSC 103 Leadership
Lab.
MLSC 102. Basic Leadership. Builds
upon leadership principles emphasizing oral and written communications,
the problem-solving process, goal setting, active listening, assertiveness
skills, counseling methods and nutrition. Builds upon principles
of officership with emphasis on life in the U.S. Army. Must be
taken in conjunction with MLSC 104 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 103 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 104 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 201. Individual Leadership
Studies. Building on leadership principles with emphasis
on communication, personal development, physical well-being, teambuilding,
problem solving, and reasoning. Introduction to the ROTC Distance
Learning Enhancement Skills Training Program with special emphasis
on Math, English, and Reading skills. Must be taken in conjunction
with MLSC 203 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 201C. Individual Leadership
Studies (Compression Course). May substitute for MLSC 101
and MLSC 201 by compressing them together. Course is designed
for sophomore students who have not had previous military science
classes, basic training, or high school JROTC. Must be taken in
conjunction with MLSC 203 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 202. Leadership and Teamwork.
Building on leadership principles with emphasis on communication,
personal development, physical well-being, teambuilding, problem
solving, and reasoning. Continued development of oral and written
communication skills. Must be taken in conjunction with MLSC 204
Leadership Lab.
MLSC 202C. Leadership and Teamwork
(Compression Course). May substitute for MLSC 102 and MLSC
202 by compressing them together. Course is designed for sophomore
students who have not had previous military science classes, basic
training, or high school JROTC. Must be taken in conjunction with
MLSC 204 Leadership Lab
MLSC 203 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 204 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 300. Leadership Training
Camp. Prerequisites: Students must have a minimum of 2 years
college remaining. ROTC Basic Camp is a six-week summer training
and evaluation class conducted on an active Army base. Students
learn fundamental military skills and develop the ability to lead
others. Students earn approximately $761.00 while learning fundamental
leadership skills with hundreds of other college students from
universities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. This
is a substitute course for MLSC 100, MLSC 200 level courses. Qualifies
students for MLSC 300 level courses.
MLSC 301. Leadership and Problem
Solving. Introduction to the Leadership Development Program
and Self Assessment. Builds upon leadership principles with emphasis
on Physical fitness, wellness, nutrition, and training a team.
Develops officership focusing on tactics, the principles of war,
and offensive and defensive operations utilizing tactical analysis
case studies. Develops officership with emphasis on the problem
solving process utilizing the Troop Leading Procedures, officer
duties, the role and organization of the Army, the Profession
of Arms, and the Warrior Ethos culminating in extended case studies
on officership. Qualified cadets may receive up to $3150.00 stipend
annually. Course includes mandatory field training exercises.
Must be taken in conjunction with MLSC 303 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 302. Leadership and Ethics.
Builds on the principles of officership and leadership by focusing
on preparation for ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp during
the summer. Development continues with models of communication,
nonverbal communication, communication technology, military briefings,
military writing, branches of the Army, respect, character, direct
leadership skills and actions. The semester culminates with personality
and leadership, power and influence, followership, transactional
and transformational leadership, national and Army values, spiritual
needs, consideration of others, and ethical decision making. Qualified
cadets may receive up to $3150.00 stipend annually. Course includes
mandatory field training exercises. Must be taken in conjunction
with MLSC 304 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 303 Leadership Lab. Practical
application of principles of leadership in group exercises. Cadets
are continuously evaluated in the organizational leadership skills
necessary for successful accomplishment of specific missions.
The specific areas of evaluation are: recognition and analysis
of terrain; analysis of structure and capabilities of organizations
and equipment; preparation and delivery of operations orders;
direct supervision and training of 12 cadets in the execution
of their missions; decisionmaking in situational exercises utilizing
principles of leadership, established doctrine, and international
law.
MLSC 304 Leadership Lab. Same
as MLSC 303.
MLSC 400. Leader Development and
Assessment Course (LDAC). Five week paid summer camp conducted
at Fort Lewis, WA. Required of students who complete MLSC 301
and MLSC 302. This is the most important training event for
an ROTC cadet. The 32-day training event incorporates a wide
range of subjects and situation designed to develop and evaluate
leadership ability utilizing rigorous and demanding challenges.
Cadets are continuously evaluated by Tactical and Counseling officers.
LDAC tests intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina.
Each cadet is challenged on their ability to perform exacting
tasks and to make difficult decisions in demanding situations.
They are evaluated in a variety of leadership positions, utilizing
situational exercises simulating stressful combat situations.
In addition to proving their leadership ability, cadets must meet
established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communication,
combat patrols and demonstrate their proficiency in many other
military skills. Cadets must excel to be considered competitive
for a commission as an Army officer. Prerequisites: MLSC 301,
MLSC 302.
MLSC 401. Leadership and Management.
Prepares cadet for commissioning as Second Lieutenant in the
U.S. Army. Focuses on career choices, life in the Army, training
the force, mission-essential task list development, training execution
and assessment, active listening and feedback, personal and developmental
counseling, stress management, social exchange theory, expectancy
theory, organizational systems and culture, and organizational
change culminating in a leadership simulation practical exercise.
Qualified cadets may receive up to $3600.00 stipend annually.
Must be taken in conjunction with MLSC 401 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 402. Officership. Comprehensive
senior leadership project that focuses on values and ethics emphasizing
assessment, establishment, and improvement of the ethical climate,
the foundation, regulations, and codes of military law, and the
law of the war, personnel administration, maintenance and supply
management, financial planning, counseling practicum, leadership
lessons and developing a Leadership Vision. Qualified cadets may
receive up to $3600.00 stipend annually. Course includes mandatory
field training exercises. Must be taken in conjunction with MLSC
401 Leadership Lab.
MLSC 403 Leadership Lab. Builds
on development of skills from MLSC 400 (LDAC). Evaluation focuses
on the progress of development in the 16 leadership dimensions:
Mental, Physical, and Emotional Attributes; Conceptual, Interpersonal,
Technical, and Tactical Skills; Communicating, Decisionmaking,
and Motivating Actions to influence an organization, Planning,
Executing, and Assessing Action to operate an organization, and
developing, Building, and Learning Actions for long-term improvement
in organizations.
MLSC 404 Leadership Lab. Same
as MLSC 403.
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