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2008–2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Aerospace Studies

This minor is designed to enhance the aerospace studies (Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps) curriculum. A Minor in Aerospace Studies (ASC) will develop a well-rounded perspective of a future Air Force officer’s role and decision-making ability in political, sociological, historical, and geographical arenas.

All students pursuing a Minor in Aerospace Studies must complete 20 semester credit hours.

  1. 2 semester credit hours of required core courses:

    ASC 2031 The Evolution of United States Air Force Air and Space Power I
    ASC 2041 The Evolution of United States Air Force Air and Space Power II

  2. 9 semester credit hours (6 of which must be at the upper-division level) selected from the following:

    ASC 1031 The Foundation of the United States Air Force I
    ASC 1041 The Foundation of the United States Air Force II
    ASC 3013 Air Force Leadership Studies I
    ASC 3023 Air Force Leadership Studies II
    ASC 4013 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I
    ASC 4023 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II

  3. 9 semester credit hours (6 of which must be upper-division level) selected from the following:

    GRG 1023 World Regional Geography
    GRG 3314 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
    GRG 3643 Political Geography
    HIS 3543 History of Modern Warfare
    HIS 3823 History of American Foreign Relations
    POL 1213 Topics in Texas and American Politics
    POL 2603 International Politics
    POL 3293 Political Movements
    POL 3403 European Politics
    POL 3423 Geopolitics of Russia and Eurasia
    POL 3433 Governments and Politics of Southeast Asia
    POL 3443 Governments and Politics of East Asia
    POL 3463 Politics of the Third World
    POL 3493 Politics of the Middle East
    POL 3503 American Foreign Policy since World War II
    POL 3523 Force in International Politics
    POL 3563 Current Issues in World Politics
    PSY 2533 Social Psychology
    SOC 3103 Complex Organizations

To declare a Minor in Aerospace Studies, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult the professor of aerospace studies in the College of Engineering.

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