LSEC is designed to assist in the training of Noncommissioned Officers and soldiers demonstrating leadership potential in the advanced skills needed to perform at a higher-level leadership and staff positions. LSEC benefits the Army by providing the soldier specific leadership training which will enhance performance of the soldier and the unit. Unit Commanders can schedule training to meet unit needs or enroll the soldier in an open scheduled class.
LSEC is an on-duty program and attendance in all classes is mandatory, Soldiers not attending all classes risk the possibility of failing the course for non-attendance.
LSEC program is open to the "Total Army Family". Family members, retirees, retirees' family members, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard and DOD civilians and their family members.
LSEC College schedules are seven cycles per year, each cycle is six weeks in length. Classes meet Monday to Friday for an hour and one half each class. There are traditional and hybrid classes offered. Traditional classes are in the classroom for 1 1/2 hours each class period with assignments completed on line or in the classroom. The Hybrid class meets for 45 to 60 minutes each class period with reading assignments and homework completed on line. Tuition and books are provide at no cost to the student.
Students are able to complete an Associates degree and transfer credits to major universities.
LSEC 2012 - 2013 Schedule
LSEC Schedule- June 4 - July 18, 2013- Cycle 5
LSEC Schedule- August 1 - September 18, 2013- Cycle 6
LSEC Schedule September 19 to November 4, 2013 - Cycle 7
LSEC Schedule - November 5 - December 20, 2013 - Cycle 1
LSEC Schedule- April 10- May 23, 2013- Cycle 4