About Distance Education
Through CDE’s convenient and flexible education formats, officers and select government employees pursue the same caliber of courses as resident students. The core areas of study are strategy and war, theater security decision making, and joint maritime operations.
Distance education students have access to online student resources and, upon graduation, become part of the same global network of alumni.
Seminar Style Classes
Our Fleet Seminar Program delivers courses to students at multiple naval bases and stations around the country. These classes include research, writing, and class discussion; meeting one evening per week for three hours, 34 times per year.
Explore ProgramOnline Classes
The Online Program allows students take courses on a computer or mobile device from anywhere. Students will interface with the professor and each other using online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.
Explore ProgramNWC at the Naval Postgraduate School
The NWC at NPS Program allows NPS students to earn an NWC diploma at our satellite office in Monterey, California. Seminar-style classes include research, writing, and class discussions. Courses are taught by resident NWC faculty permanently assigned to the NWC-at-NPS program.
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