Aerospace Studies Courses

Classroom Courses

These courses are primarily for Air Force ROTC cadets, but civilian students can sign up as well. Typically, cadets take one every semester until all eight are completed.

AS 1115 & 1116
Introduction to the Air Force

1-credit courses focusing on:

• Mission and organization of the Air Force
• Officership and professionalism
• Military customs and courtesies
• Air Force officer opportunities
• Introduction to communication skills

AS 2115 & 2116
The Development of Air Power

1-credit courses focusing on:

• Air power from balloons to stealth bombers
• Historical review of air power employment
• Evolution of air power concepts and doctrine
• Air Force communication skills

AS 3215 & 3216
Air Force Management & Leadership

Integrated leadership and management study emphasizing concepts and skills required by the successful leader and manager. Includes individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, management, military ethics, communications, and group dynamics through examination of case studies and scenarios. (3 credits each)

AS 4215 & 4216
National Security Forces

Study of US National Security Policy, which examines the formulation, organization, and implementation of national security; evolution of strategy; management of conflict; and civil-military interaction. Includes blocks on the military profession, officership, the military justice system, and Air Force communication skills. (3 credits each)