The Minor in Aerospace Studies is offered to any student completing the course of study listed below. The minor not only prepares cadets for active duty service but also provides students the opportunity to study one of our country’s major instruments of power, the United States Military. Students will gain a broad perspective of the Air Force and its use as an instrument of national power by studying its history, organizations, missions, and operations.

Requirements for the Minor in Aerospace Studies

Lower Division Courses
AS 1001Heritage and Values I1
AS 1002Heritage and Values II1
AS 2001Team and Leadership Fundamentals I1
AS 2002Team and Leadership Fundamentals II1
Upper Division Courses
AS 3001Leading People and Effective Communication I3
AS 3002Leading People and Effective Communication II3
AS 4001National Security/Leadership Responsibilities/Commissioning Preparation I3
AS 4002National Security/Leadership Responsibilities/Commissioning Preparation II3
Also recommended: one elective selected from the following:
United States Constitutional History
History of the Vietnam War
American Foreign Policy
Global Security Policy
National Security Administration and Policy
Total Hours16