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.
- 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 - 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
- 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.