ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020 NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Date Signed: 1/28/2019 | MARADMINS Number: 050/19
MARADMINS : 050/19
R 281515Z JAN 19
MARADMIN 050/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCCDC QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020 NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES//
REF/A/USD(P(AND)R)DODI 1322.25 W/CH3/20110315//
REF/B/CNO/OPNAVINST 1520.23C W/CH1/20150107//
REF/C/CMC/MCO 1200.18/20141208//
NARR/REF A IS DODI 1322.25 W/CH3, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.  REF B IS OPNAVINST 1520.23C W/CH1, GRADUATE EDUCATION.  REF C IS MCO 1200.18, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (MOS) MANUAL.//
POC/DAVID FORBELL/LTCOL/NPS/831-656-2794/EMAIL: DAVID.FORBELL@NPS.EDU//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this message is to solicit applicants for Advanced Degree Distance Learning (AD-DL) and Certificate Distance Learning (C-DL) Programs administered through the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at Monterey, CA in accordance with the references.  Program start dates begin during Academic Year (AY) 2019 fourth quarter (Q4) (July-September 2019) through AY 2020 Q4 (July-September 2020).  The Distance Learning Board (DLB) for AD-DL and C-DL will convene, at a minimum, on an annual basis.  The DLB will consist of at least the NPS Senior Marine Representative, the Deputy Senior Marine, and the Admissions Officer.
2.  The DLB will select Marine officers at the senior captain through lieutenant colonel level to participate in mission funded non-resident Distance Learning (DL) graduate programs and certificate offerings at NPS.  Applications from chief warrant officers (CWO) at the CWO2 through CWO4 level and from senior enlisted Marines at the staff sergeant through master gunnery sergeant or sergeant major level will be accepted for technical, analytical, or engineering certificate programs that would advance skills within their occupational field.  Applications from Marines in other pay grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Participation in this program does not preclude consideration by the Commandants Career Level Education Board or Commandants Professional Intermediate-Level Education Board.
3.  DLB application requirements and procedures for all programs.
3.A.  Each applicant must submit an online NPS application no later than (NLT) 1 March 2019.  General information on how to apply is located at my.nps.edu/web/admissions/apply1.
3.B.  All applicants are responsible for ensuring their transcripts arrive at NPS in a timely manner, whether submitted electronically or on paper.  Transcripts must be mailed from the institution(s) directly to NPS at the address below: NPS Admissions, United States Marine Corps Distance Learning Board 589 Dyer Rd Root, Root Hall Room 100 Monterey, CA 93943-5100 or electronically from the attended institution(s) to admissions@nps.edu.
3.C.  A participation agreement signed by the applicants immediate supervisor is required and can be found at my.nps.edu/web/admissions/required-forms.
3.D.  An official transcript from every college/university attended with credits and letter grades must be submitted to NPS (address in paragraph 3.B.).  NPS must receive official transcripts sent directly from the respective college or university NLT 15 March 2019.  Marines that previously applied to resident programs are not required to submit transcripts.  If additional paperwork is required, admissions will contact the applicant directly.
4.  Curricula not offered at NPS will not be considered.  Matriculation fees, textbooks, education materials, and all similar fees will be borne by the student.  The DLB will convene on or about 21 March 2019 and will select applicants for certificate and graduate programs listed in this message.  Program commencement is subject to the availability of funds.  All applicants should submit one application via the online admissions portal annotating “Not Sure” for the curriculum number.  In the comments section of the online application, the member must annotate one specific program desired and may list up to three for consideration.  Graduate Degree Programs:  311 Systems Engineering, 312 Aviation Systems Engineering, 359 Human Systems Integration, 363 Systems Analysis, 379 Cost Estimating and Analysis, 613 Engineering Science (Aero Eng), 692 Homeland Defense and Security, 805 Executive, MBA, 835 Contract Management, 836 Program Management.  Certificate Programs:  256 Cyber Security Fundamentals, 262 Human Systems Integration, 268 Data Science, 273 Space Systems Ops, 281 Systems Analysis, 282 Systems Engineering, 289 Cost Estimating and Analysis.
5.  The following paragraphs provide additional information on graduate curricula 311, 312, 613, 692, and 805, due to the unique blended learning environment.
5.A.  Curriculum number 311, Systems Engineering and 312, Aviation Systems Engineering.  These courses are designed for all Marine Officers serving in Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) billets worldwide, including those at United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS).
5.A.1.  A Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering (MSSE) or an MS in Engineering Systems (MSES) from NPS has been established as curriculum number 311 in a blended learning environment.  Participants take two courses per quarter from NPS over eight quarters, including a capstone project.
5.A.2.  Marines who are USNTPS graduates may apply to curriculum number 312, Aviation Systems Engineering.  The program builds upon the USNTPS academic and flight test instruction, with the students USNTPS final flight test project and report DT-II serving in lieu of a thesis.  The point of contact (POC) for questions regarding curriculum 312 is John OConnor at john.c.oconnor@navy.mil.
5.A.3.  Marines who are interested in curricula 311, 312, and who are serving in NAVAIR billets must also complete a NAVAIR application.  The POC for questions regarding the NAVAIR application process is Karen Veid, 312 Program Administrator at karen.veid@navy.mil or (301) 342-5339.
5.B.  Curriculum Number 613, Engineering Science with a major in AE.  This course is designed for all Marine officers serving in NAVAIR billets worldwide who are enrolled in or who are graduates of USNTPS, providing an opportunity to obtain a MS in Engineering Science with a major in AE-MSES.  This is a DL program building upon the USNTPS academic and flight test instruction, with the students USNTPS final flight test project and report (DT-II) serving in lieu of a thesis.  The POC for questions regarding curriculum 613 is John OConnor at john.c.oconnor@navy.mil.
5.C.  Curriculum Number 692, Homeland Defense and Security.  Experience with homeland security, interagency operations, public affairs, and leadership roles dealing with strategy and policy are desired attributes of applicants for the 692 curriculum.  This curriculum requires two weeks in residence each quarter throughout the 18 month program.  The remainder of the coursework is completed via network-based learning.  Applicants command must approve of the time commitment as well as agree to pay the temporary additional duty costs associated with this curriculum before the NPS Admissions Office will consider an application to this curriculum.  Marines should have approximately 18 months time on station remaining in order to complete this curriculum.  If selected by the DLB for 692, the selected Marine(s) will be required to complete a separate application with the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) in addition to the application requirements noted in paragraph 3 of this message.  Details regarding the CHDS application can be found at https:(slash)(slash)www.chds.us/c/.  The POC for the CHDS application is Heather Issvoran at hissvora@nps.edu or (831) 402-4672. 
5.D.  Curriculum Number 805, Executive Master Business Administration (EMBA).  The EMBA from NPS is offered to Marine Officers (major (select) through lieutenant colonel).  The 24-month program is delivered in a blended learning environment with an established cohort.  Students take two courses from NPS per quarter during working hours via video teleconferencing and a variety of DL technologies over eight quarters including a capstone project.  A minimum remaining time on station of 24 months is required for enrollment into the 805 program.  The EMBA homepage is https:(slash)(slash)my.nps.edu/web/gsbpp/emba.  Send questions about the EMBA program to emba@nps.edu or call (831) 656-2562.  The POC for the EMBA program is the Program Manager, Dr. Christina Hart at cchart@nps.edu.
6.  Most programs contain synchronous courses that require participation at specific times.  Officer Assignments Branch will not favorably endorse requests to extend on station for the sole purpose of completing participation in this program.  Marines are to notify their gaining command of their enrollment upon check-in.  If a Marine is unable to continue the program, regardless of the reason, he or she must notify the NPS instructor and staff immediately.
6.A.  Eligibility Requirements
6.A.1.  The Marine must have sufficient time remaining in service to fulfill obligations specified in paragraph 6.B. below.
6.A.2.  The Marine must have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution.  Bachelors degrees from nationally accredited universities will not be considered.  Enlisted Marines must be working in an occupational field relevant to the certificate program they are pursuing.
6.A.3.  Officers who are in the above zone for promotion will not be considered.
6.A.4.  Officers not yet career designated must be offered and accept career designation prior to matriculation.
6.A.5.  Officers who have already earned a graduate degree through a Marine Corps Education Program are not eligible for additional degrees.  These officers are eligible for certificate programs.
6.B.  Service Obligation.  Marines must include the following statement in the application:  “If selected, I agree to remain on active duty for at least two years after completion of my education.  I agree not to tender my resignation or request separation or retirement while participating in the program.  This obligation will be served concurrently with any other service obligation previously incurred.”
7.  Additional information regarding content of programs can be obtained on the NPS Distance Learning graduate education website https:(slash)(slash)my.nps.edu/web/dl.  Specific questions regarding admissions should be directed to admissions@nps.edu.
8.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve Forces.
9.  Release authorized by Major General William F. Mullen, III, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.//