AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies I

(3 hours) Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 001, completion of AERO 210 or departmental permission. Part one of a course teaching cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Topics include: leadership, management fundamentals, profession of arms, personnel evaluation systems, ethics, motivation, team building, change management, developing subordinates, conflict management, counseling, influence, authority and responsibility, accountability, moral leadership, and communication skills. It also includes analyses of case studies on leadership, management, effective supervision, and accountability. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills. Cadets have an opportunity to utilize and fine tune these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment. This course cannot be challenged.