Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 NSU Undergraduate Catalog

Military Science B.S.

Location(s): Online, Tahlequah, Broken Arrow


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OSRHE Program Code: 227

CIP Code: 290399

Major Code: 6761

 

A Bachelor of Science in Military Science is an interdisciplinary degree that integrates studies in leadership, strategy, military thoery and doctrine, and other disciplines, such as management and operations, communication and media studies, homeland security, military history, and others. Emphasis is placed on helping students develop the critical thinking, decision-making, and ethical foundations necessary for leadership, command, and service in and out of the military.

Students may propose a “Student Designed” set of courses to the director of MILS for the 12 hours of major electives. Students are encouraged to consider using courses that qualify for accelerated degree programs in this area.

Students are encouraged to consider minors in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Finance, Management, Leadership Communication, Hitory, Organizational Leadership.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of major themes in military history, theory, and doctrine by applying historical context to evaluate past and present military strategies, operations, and leadership approaches.
2. Apply principles of military leadership, tactics, operations, and strategy to analyze and assess decision-making in diverse contexts, including contemporary and future warfare environments.
3. Conduct research using historical and social science methods to investigate military phenomena, synthesize evidence from primary and secondary sources, and construct well-reasoned interpretations.
4. Communicate effectively in written, oral, and digital formats by presenting clear, evidence-based arguments tailored to academic, military, and public audiences.
5. Integrate knowledge from operations, management, communication, or public relations into the study of military history and leadership, while evaluating the ethical and societal impacts of military decisions.

General Education Requirements - 40 hours


A minimum of 40 hours of academic work in general education is required. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students should complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work.  General Education Requirements 

Military Science Electives - 9 hours


Students will take a total of nine hours, choosing to repeat either MILS 3533 or 4533 for up to six hours.

Major Guided Electives - 12 hours


Students will take a total of 12 hours of major guided electives, choosing all twelve hours within one of the groups below in (1) Operations and Management, (2) Communication, (3) Public Relations, (4) Student Designed (with approval of MILS program director).

Total Degree Hours- 120 hours


General Education Requirements- 40 hours


Required Core - 21 hours


Military Science Electives - 9 hours


Major Guided Electives - 12 hours


Additional Degree Information - College of Liberal Arts


In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

  • English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
  • ​A minimum of 120 hours is required. PE activity hours cannot be counted toward the total degree credit hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
  • ​A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.​
  • A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.  ​
  • A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
  • At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
  • At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
  • The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree.  B.A., B.F.A. degrees require at least 80 hours.  B.S. degrees require at least 55 hours.  B.A.Ed., B.G.S., B.M.E. and B.S.W. degrees require at least 40 hours.  Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For more information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .

 

 

Open Electives - 38 hours


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