NPS Distance Learning Selection Message for Academic Year 17-18
This MARADMIN announces the selection results for Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Distance Learning programs for Academic Year 2017-2018. Out of 100 applicants across 14 curricula, 29 Marines were selected for either advanced degree or certificate programs, with most programs starting between July and September 2017.
Issued: June 27, 2017
1. The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Distance Learning Board (DLB) convened on 13 February 2017 in order to select applicants for advanced degree and certificate Distance Learning (DL) programs administered through NPS at Monterey, CA. Applicants were assessed on basic eligibility and previous academic coursework. Reasonable accommodations were made to ensure selections were aligned with each Marines(apostrophe) desired curriculum. Marines who did not specify alternate programs were only considered for their primary program selection. 2. One hundred Marines applied for DL programs across 14 curricula this year. Marines who applied for curriculum 805 should refer to paragraph 4 below for further information regarding their selection timeline. The following Marines have been selected by the DLB and approved by the respective academic departments for matriculation: 2.A. Advanced Degree DL Program Selections (read in three columns). Name Curric Start Bellamy, Albert D 363 Sep 2017 Blond, Kyle E 311 Underway Conti, Daniel D 311 Underway Day, Christopher 363 Sep 2017 Diaz, Luis D 363 Sep 2017 Eastman, Eric A 311 Sep 2017 Galloway, Travis J 379 Apr 2018 Houser, Christine M 363 Sep 2017 James, Calischaran 363 Sep 2017 Lippert, Michael T 312 Underway Marbach, Peter J 311 Sep 2017 Montgomery, Christopher 359 Sep 2017 Schaafsma, Jonathan D 359 Sep 2017 Wellman, Aaron 692 Sep 2017 2.B. Certificate DL Program Selections. Name Curric Start Christ, Ryan E 281 Sep 2017 Colby, Kyle P 273 Sep 2017 Evers, Matthew 268 Sep 2017 Forester, Sean M 268 Sep 2017 Harmon, Michael P 256 Jul 2017 Hernandez, Jorge A 268 Sep 2017 Horvath, Joseph C 262 Sep 2017 Lebo, Stephen 289 Jul 2017 Miller, David M 268 Sep 2017 Rudolf, John C 262 Sep 2017 Scudder, Caroline 282 See Note 1 Smith, Natalie 256 Jul 2017 Stopinski, Raymond M 262 Sep 2017 Stusse, Nathaniel B 268 Sep 2017 Yoon, Hee W 262 Sep 2017 3. The NPS DL advanced degree and certificate programs are as follows: 3.A. Advanced Degree DL Programs. 311 Systems Engineering 312 Aviation Systems Engineering 359 Human Systems Integration 363 Systems Analysis 379 Cost Estimating and Analysis 692 Homeland Defense and Security 805 Executive Master of Business Administration 3.B. Certificate DL Programs. 256 Cyber Security Fundamentals 262 Human Systems Integration 268 Data Science 273 Space Systems Operations 281 Systems Analysis 282 Systems Engineering 289 Cost Estimating and Analysis 4. Marines who are selected for curriculum 805 will be notified by the NPS Graduate School of Business and Public Policy on 30 June 2017 and can expect to begin classes in September 2017. Points of contact are Dr. Christina Hart at cchart@nps.edu or Dr. Ken Doerr at khdoerr@nps.edu for more information. 5. Note 1: A new command participation agreement is required upon Permanent Change of Station. 6. Program commencement is subject to availability of funds. A program point of contact will be provided upon completion of enrollment. 7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command.