College of Naval Command and Staff Outcomes

Completion of Our Program

Intermediate resident officers in CNCS will complete a robust program of academic core courses and electives, as well as professional development. Upon completion you will receive a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies degree and JPME Phase I credit.

Exams, Grades, and Academic Work

NWC is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education to award resident U.S. graduates of CNCS with a Master of Arts degree. The college is also accredited by the chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff to award JPME Phase I credit for this intermediate level program.

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Professional Military Education Outcomes

This course, taught to students is designed to support the following Intermediate Level Professional Military Education outcomes:

• Skilled in applying operational art to maritime, joint, interagency, and multinational warfighting
• Skilled in the Joint/Navy Planning Process
• Capable of critical thought with operational perspectives
• Prepared for operational level leadership challenges
• Effective maritime spokespersons