Course Highlights
- Students complete this program in 40 weeks.
- Students earn JPME Phase I credit.
- Courses are taken on a computer or mobile device from anywhere with consistent internet access and enough bandwidth to download large videos.
- Active Officers, Reserve Officers, and Government Civilians can apply.
Apply to Online Program
All students must submit an online application.
Who is Eligible
Active Duty Officers, Reserve Officers, and defense-related Federal Government Civilians may apply for the online program.
- Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard must be in the grade of O3 and above.
- Active and reserve officers in other military services must be in the grade of O4 and above.
- Defense-related federal civilians in the DoD, DoS, DHS, and the National Intelligence Community must be at grade GS-11 and above.
For more information please visit our Eligibility & Overview page.
What to Expect
Students typically complete NC&S and the pre-requisite course (Foundational Knowledge Course) in under one year.
- Class sizes consist of 17-20 students.
- Courses consist of online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.
- NC&S is organized into five educational modules and all modules must be completed in one session.
For more information please visit our Eligibility & Overview page.
How to Enroll
The program manager will review applications and determine if the student meets the eligibility requirements.
- All students must submit an online application.
- Any student accepted into the program will be placed onto a waitlist.
- An email will be sent to students with an acceptance or rejection determination.
- There are no waivers for rank. Applicants must be pinned on O3 before applying.
For more information please visit our Enrollment page.