Graduate Certificate in Maritime History
The Graduate Certificate in Maritime History is a specialized track for students who are looking to deepen their expertise in maritime history and naval warfare. During the academic year, students will develop and produce a professional, publishable quality paper on maritime history. Paper topics and research will draw from unique resources of the Naval Historical Collections under scholarly supervision of the Hattendorf Historical Center (HHC) and affiliated historians at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC).

General Information
Eligibility
This graduate certificate program gives enrollment priority to U.S. Military resident students. As resources permit, applications will also be considered from locally-based military spouses, civilian federal employees (GS14-GS15, or equivalent), and international students who have been selected for the International Master of Arts Program.Location & Duration
This 10-month specialized elective track is completed in conjunction with the Naval Command College curriculum. Students are taught at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island.Learning Format
Courses are conducted in seminar format. Students also complete a faculty-mentored professional paper during the academic year.Outcome
Students in this specialized program are awarded a certificate, along with four additional graduate credits. Also completed is a professional paper that may be submitted for publication and for the Chief of Naval Operations Naval History Essay Contest. This work may also serve as the basis for applications to complete additional graduate studies with other academic institutions affiliated with the HHC.Program Structure
Ongoing
Professional Paper or Article
Required | Core CourseStudent Selected Electives
Course Selection
Required | ElectiveElective in Maritime History Concentration
Required | ElectiveIncoming Students
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An elective in Maritime History Concentration broadens your understanding of war and maritime history and offers the opportunity to conduct advanced research that contributes to our enhanced maritime understanding.
John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research
The John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research serves as a central resource for naval history matters, from exploration and theory to strategy and operations. In addition to contributing to the curriculum and publishing original research, our faculty helps preserve our institutional history.
Core Curriculum
The core teachings at U.S. Naval War College provide a framework for military and civilian leaders to gain an understanding of strategy and operations, the ability to think critically, deal with uncertainty and surprise, be proficient in joint matters, and comprehend the security environment and all elements of national power