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.

A. 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

B. 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 Top

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

GRG 1023 World Regional Geography
GRG 3314 Cartography and Geographic Information Systems
GRG 3643 Political Geography
HIS 3823 History of American Foreign Policy
POL 1083 The United States in the World
POL 2603 International Politics
POL 3293 Political Movements
POL 3343 Communism and Post-Communism
POL 3403 European Politics
POL 3423 Politics in Russia and the Post-Soviet States
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
PSY 2533 Social Psychology
SOC 3103 Complex Organization
SOC 4063 Civil-Military Relations

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. Top