Military Studies: Aerospace Studies (Minor)
The Departments of Aerospace Studies (AS), Military Science (MS), and Naval Science (NS) jointly offer a minor in Military Studies for undergraduate students interested in military structure, leadership, and service. The Aerospace Studies concentration is delivered through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program and may be completed alongside any undergraduate degree program.
Students enrolled in AFROTC who complete the Aerospace Studies curriculum requirements are eligible to earn the Military Studies minor with a concentration in Aerospace Studies. Courses introduce students to the foundations of military organization, leadership, and national defense, while supporting the development of skills relevant to service and professional environments.
Admissions
To be admitted to the minor, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Applications are submitted through the MyPack Portal. Admission is based on the student’s academic record and typically does not require departmental review. Additional information is available online.
Certification
The appropriate program leadership will certify completion of the minor prior to graduation. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student intends to graduate. Certification documentation should be submitted during the registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State.
Contact Information
Aerospace Studies
Lt Col Sarah Bergkamp, Air Force ROTC
Reynolds Coliseum Suite 137
Main Phone: 919.515.2417
Military Science
Naval Science
SIS Code: 24MSASM
Plan Requirements
- Complete 15 credit hours from any one of the following concentrations.
- A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses taken.
- A minimum of 6 hours must be taken at the 300 or 400 level. Students may combine courses from the lists.
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
Choose from one of the three (3) concentrations: Aerospace Studies, Military Science, or Naval Science.
Aerospace Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AS 121 | Heritage and Values I | 1 |
| AS 122 | Heritage and Values II | 1 |
| AS 221 | Team and Leadership Fundamentals I | 1 |
| AS 222 | Team and Leadership Fundamentals II | 1 |
| AS 321 | Leading People and Effective Communication I | 3 |
| AS 322 | Leading People and Effective Communication II | 3 |
| AS 421 | National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I | 3 |
| AS 422 | National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II | 3 |
Military Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS 101 | Introduction to Leadership and Values I | 1 |
| MS 102 | Basic Military Leadership | 1 |
| MS 201 | Intermediate Leadership Theory I | 2 |
| MS 202 | Intermediate Leadership Theory II | 2 |
| MS 301 | Military Leadership and Training Management | 3 |
| MS 302 | Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations | 3 |
| MS 401 | Advanced Military Science - Leadership and Systems Management | 3 |
| MS 402 | Advanced Military Science - Military Justice, Ethics and Professionalism | 3 |
Naval Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NS 110 | Introduction to Naval Science | 2 |
| NS 210 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NS 315 | Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NS 315 | Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NS 225 | Navigation | 4 |
| NS 415 | Naval Operations | 4 |
| NS 330 | Evolution of Warfare | 3 |
| NS 325 | Naval Weapons Systems | 3 |
| NS 420 | Naval Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| NS 430 | Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | 3 |
Elective Courses
Students have the ability to choose among the various courses for the concentrations listed above.