University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 9 courses 18 total credits
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences > Naval Science > Naval Science Minor Program Learning Outcomes for Minor in Naval Science Students graduating from this program will: Gain a broad understanding of the United States Navy and Marine Corps to include their current structure, organization, missions, and national security importance. Become familiar through the historical process with the major events, attitudes, personalities, and circumstances that have shaped the naval service and their relative impact on American history Develop an understanding of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy as they relate to military leadership and the conduct of warfare, to include Aristotle, Bentham, Mill, Kant, and Aquinas. Develop skills in critical analysis and writing. They will use all methods to show full comprehension of all material. Course Requirements for the Minor in Naval Science The minor in Naval Science (NAVY) is available to all students majoring in other fields. A minor in naval science requires the successful completion of at least six courses (a minimum of 18 credit hours), with a minimum minor grade point average of 2.0. At least three of these courses (minimum of 9 hours) must be at the 300-level or higher, and study abroad or transfer courses cannot count for more than 2 courses (total of 6 hours) toward the minor.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NAVY 1301 | Naval Orientation | 3 |
| NAVY 1302 | Seapower and Maritime Affairs | 3 |
| NAVY 2301 | Leadership Management | 3 |
| NAVY 4302 | Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
Electives
Choose two from the following: All naval science courses are offered once every academic year with the exception of NAVY 3303 and NAVY 3310 . These two courses are offered every other academic year.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NAVY 3301 | Navigation | 3 |
| NAVY 3302 | Naval Operations | 3 |
| NAVY 3303 | Evolution of Warfare | 3 |
| NAVY 2302 | Naval Engineering - Naval Ship Systems I | 3 |
| NAVY 3310 | Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | 3 |
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