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MSGID/GENADMIN/CG EDCOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM UPDATE FY-25//  
REF/A/MSG/SECNAV/171700ZJAN20//
GENTEXT/RMKS/1.  This message provides an update to U.S. Naval 
Community College (USNCC) degree and certificate programs available to
students.  The USNCC was established by the Secretary of the Navy as
the community college of the naval services.  USNCC offers programs
that contribute to combat readiness and support Force Design 2030.
2.  Active-duty Marines may apply to programs through the USNCC 
website at https:(Slash)(Slash)www.usncc.edu/.  There is no tuition,
mandatory course fees, or course material costs incurred by parent
commands or participating students.  USNCC accepts applications all 
year so please apply now.  Classes are taught 100% online and 
asynchronously or offered in a competency-based equivalency mode.
3.  Program Updates.
3.A.  Degree program confers an associate degree with embedded 
certificates, to include the USNCC Naval Studies Certificate. 
3.B.  The USNCC Naval Studies Certificate is comprised of five USNCC
delivered naval science courses and will be incorporated into all 
USNCC degree programs: 
        (1) NAV 101 Naval Ethics & Leadership 
        (2) NAV 102 Modern Naval History 
        (3) NAV 103 Naval Force Design 
        (4) NAV 104 Civilian / Military Relations, Organization, 
and American Government 
        (5) NAV 105 Introduction to the Geopolitical Environment 
3.C.  Regionally accredited degree programs offered include:
        (1) Associate of Arts, Military Studies, Arizona State 
University 
        (2) Associate of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Arizona 
State University 
        (3) Associate of Science, Logistics (Maritime), Arizona State
University 
        (4) Associate of Applied Science, General Engineering 
Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College
        (5) Associate of Science, General Engineering, Alexandria 
Technical & Community College 
        (6) Associate of Science, Naval Nuclear Engineering 
Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College 
        (7) Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance, Embry‑Riddle 
Aeronautical University 
        (8) Associate of Science, Engineering Fundamentals, Embry‑
Riddle Aeronautical University 
        (9) Associate of Science, Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, 
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University 
        (10) Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity, Northern 
Virginia Community College
        (11) Associate of Applied Science, Technical Studies 
(Logistics), Tidewater Community College 
        (12) Associate of Arts, General Studies w/ Computer Studies 
Specialization, University of Maryland Global      Campus 
        (13) Associate of Science, Cybersecurity and Information 
Assurance, Western Governors University  
        (14) Associate of Science, Data Analytics, Western Governors 
University  
        (15) Associate of Science, Health Science, Western Governors 
University
3.D.  All degrees include a professionally relevant certificate that 
helps set you apart as an enlisted leader.
3.E.  Standalone certificates are available for each of the above-
mentioned degree programs.

4.  Standalone professional certificate programs offered include: 
        (1)    Naval Studies Certificate, United States Naval Community 
College
        (2)    General Engineering Requisites Certificate, Alexandria 
Technical and Community College
        (3)    General Engineering Sciences Certificate, Alexandria 
Technical and Community College
        (4)    General Engineering Technology Certificate, Alexandria 
Technical and Community College
        (5)    Naval Nuclear Engineering Diploma, Alexandria Technical 
and Community College
        (6)    Logistics (Maritime) Certificate, Arizona State 
University
        (7)    Military Studies Certificate, Arizona State University
        (8)    Organizational Leadership Certificate, Arizona State 
University
        (9)    Logistics Career Studies Certificate, Tidewater Community 
College
        (10) Aviation Maintenance Part 65 Certificate, Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University
        (11) Engineering Fundamentals Certificate, Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University
        (12) Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Certificate, 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
        (13) IT Technical Support Certificate, Northern Virginia 
Community College.
        (14) Network Administration Certificate, Northern Virginia 
Community College
        (15) Computer Networking Certificate, University of Maryland
Global Campus
        (16) Data Analytics Foundations Certificate, Western 
Governors University
        (17) Health Science Undergraduate Certificate, Western 
Governors University
        (18) Network and Cyber Defense Foundations Certificate,
Western Governors University
4.A.  For additional information regarding program requirements and 
course details, please visit the USNCC website at 
https:(Slash)(Slash)www.usncc.edu/. 
5.  Eligibility Criteria: 
5.A.  USNCC will accept applications from all Marines subject to 
the following eligibility preferences: 
        (1) Member in the pay grades of E-1 to E-9, in any MOS, may 
apply;  prioritization of acceptance is dependent on the degree 
program.
        (2) All applicants must be on active duty and available to 
take online college courses. Active Duty for Operational Support 
(ADOS) and Marine Corps Active Reserve (AR) are also eligible.
        (3) Applicants must not be pending any legal or disciplinary
 action. 
        (4) Applicants must have at least six months left on 
contract (EAOS/EAS) prior to the start of each course.
        (5) Applicants must be an enlisted service member. 
        (6) For programs that have more than one degree path, 
applicants must only select/apply for one program. 
5.B.  Qualified individuals will need a designated command 
representative (at the E6 or senior level) endorsement. 
6.  Application Process:  More information is available, and 
applications must be submitted at the USNCC website at 
https:(Slash)(Slash)www.usncc.edu/. 
7.  Selection Notifications:  The USNCC will make enrollment 
selections and accepted applicants will be advised of their selection 
status via email. 
8.  Point of contact:  Mr. Alphonso Garrett, USNCC Director of 
Enrollment, email at admissions@usncc.edu. 
9.  Request widest dissemination of the above information.  Regional 
and installation education specialists are requested to pass this 
information to all interested personnel at home stations. 
10.  To arrange command visits or briefs, contact MCC Stacy 
Atkinsricks, USNCC Public Affairs Officer, at 
publicaffairs@usncc.edu, or visit the USNCC website for more 
information. 
11.  This message will remain in effect until 30 September 2025 or 
until superseded.
12.  Release authorized by Brigadier General Matthew Tracy, 
President, Marine Corps University.//