Operational Energy Certificate Program - 119 - Energy Academic Group
Operational Energy Certificate: Directed Energy
CURRICULUM 119
The Naval Postgraduate School is pleased to announce the Operational Energy Certificate: Directed Energy. The Certificate is sponsored by OPNAV. The certificate program is an accredited graduate program that consists of four on-line courses, delivered one course per quarter for four quarters.
Apply at http://www.nps.edu/web/admissions/apply1
Eligibility
The program is open to federal civilian employees. U.S. uniformed military personnel, defense industrial contractors, and eligible international students are also admitted on a space available basis. All applicants must have earned a Bachelor's degree. To be selected for admittance applicants must demonstrate a sufficient background in General Physic and Probability and Statistics.
Delivery
Each course is delivered asynchronously via a web-based system known as Sakai. Sakai is the repository of all course materials. Instructors will create weekly modules for students to access and complete. These modules include syllabus, reading materials, power point slides, recorded lectures, homework assignments with solutions, quizzes, and exams.
Tuition
All applicants must verify eligibility and funding with their respective organizations before applying. While NPS is mission-funded to educate Naval officers, tuition for all others is typically covered through agency or command sponsorship. Self-funding of individuals is not allowed. Contact EAG Academic Associate for more information on tuition.
To Apply
Applicants need to visit, https://nps.edu/Admissions/AMS and https://nps.edu/web/admissions/apply to begin the application process. These sites provide detailed information about the Application Process and Requirements. The Certificate is curriculum 119.
Directed Energy Certificate Courses
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Winter |
PH1000 General Physics |
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Spring |
EC3110 Electrical Energy, Present and Emerging Technologies |
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Summer |
SE3122 Naval Weapons |
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Fall |
PH4858 Directed Energy Weapons |
Learn more:
EAG Academic Associate: Dr. Mary Sims, energy@nps.edu
Application process
Find out more about the NPS application process for energy education programs.
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