Web Enabled  Program

OVERVIEW

The Web-Enabled Program is offered to eligible students located throughout the world. The program is closely aligned with the College of Naval Command and Staff curriculum and the Fleet Seminar Program. The diploma program is designed to be completed in about 18-24 months. Because of the substantial amount of time required for each course, a request for enrollment constitutes the commitment on the part of the student of a minimum of two study periods of three or more hours each week. In order to be eligible for the College’s June graduation, students must complete all requirements by 30 April in the year they wish to be listed in the graduation literature.

Web-Enabled Program

Each of the core courses is available as a Web-Enabled Program.

Course Title (length) Credits (Graduate Semester Hours) Length (Weeks)* Months Offered
Strategy and War 4 17 JAN APR JUL OCT
Joint Military Operations 4 34 FEB MAY AUG NOV
National Security and Decision Making 4 24 FEB MAY AUG NOV

Electives Credits (Graduate Semester Hours) Length (Weeks)* Months Offerings
International Law 4 16 JUL
African Culture and History 3 12 APR OCT
African Governance and Economics 3 12 APR OCT
Terrorism & State Sponsorship of Terrorism 3 12 OCT
Terrorism by Non-State Actors 3 12 JAN
Counter Terrorism 3 12 APR
Disaster Relief, Consequence Management 3 14 JUL
*First week in all web-enabled elective courses is an orientation to Blackboard. This is required for new students.

Electives are designed for students taking core courses in the evening Fleet Seminar Program, and are not required for JPME Phase I.

During this course of study, the student will submit a variety of written assignments in the form of assessments, answers to multiple choice questions, and essays. Time limits for submission of written materials are specified in individual syllabi. Neither partial submissions nor multiple submissions are acceptable. Partial submissions will not be reviewed, nor do they satisfy a completion deadline. Students who do not meet submission deadlines will be disenrolled from the program.

Written requirements are evaluated to first determine if the student has demonstrated an understanding of the basic principles and concepts the course is designed to convey. They will then be evaluated in terms of logical development and, in some cases, depth of analysis. These reviews are intended to be a continuation of the learning process for all students. Study materials for each module/block should not be returned to the College until these reviews are received.

Graduate Hour Credits

Graduate credits, indicated below, are also awarded by the Naval War College for successful completion of the core courses based on completion year:

Mar. 96 - Sept. 97 (12 Module)  
Strategy and Policy 3 Graduate Semester Hours
National Security Decision Making 3 Graduate Semester Hours
Joint Maritime Operations 3 Graduate Semester Hours
1984 - 1996 Courses  
Strategy and Policy 5 Graduate Semester Hours
National Security Decision Making 5 Graduate Semester Hours
Joint Maritime Operations 4 Graduate Semester Hours
Pre-1984 Courses  
Strategy and Policy 6 Graduate Semester Hours
National Security Decision Making 8 Graduate Semester Hours
Joint Maritime Operations 0 Graduate Semester Hours

Materials

The College provides all study materials for the core courses on a loan basis. The administration and handling of materials varies depending on the course.

For the Web-Enabled Program, students will receive material via U. S. Mail. The materials for each course will be distributed well in advance of course start date. These materials should be retained until the student completes the course or is disenrolled. Mailing labels and envelopes are provided for the return of submissions and study materials. Students should refrain from marking any materials that must be returned. Specific instructions on which materials must be returned are included with the shipment of material for each course.

Students will be billed for replacement of unreturned materials and no student will receive credit for a course until all materials have been returned. Many students wish to purchase their course materials directly from us; unfortunately, regulations preclude this.

System Recommendations

Your computer should have the minimum equivalent of a Pentium III processor with Windows 2000 or XP operating system. The computer should also have at least a 56K baud modem (higher or direct internet connection is recommended)

You will also need the following hardware, software, and plug-ins:

  • DVD Drive
  • Sound card with speakers or headphones
  • Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later)
  • Internet service capable of running Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Office 2003 (specifically MS Word and PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Flash 5, QuickTime 6, and MS Media Players
  • Java Plug-in (for Chat feature only)

Enrollment Procedures

An online application must be submitted each time the student wishes to enroll in a web-enabled course. (Continuing students must also reapply using this form to be considered for their next course, although they will have a higher priority for actually receiving a seat.) The application will require student and bio information. All applications must be filled out accurately and completely, at least eight weeks prior to the course scheduled start date, for proper consideration.

DISENROLLMENT

a. Disenrollment may be either voluntary or involuntary.

(1) Students are encouraged to disenroll voluntarily when the constraints of time and circumstance preclude course/module/block completion within the periods recommended. Requests should be in writing stating the reasons. These reasons for disenrollment are helpful in the review of administrative procedures and course content. Such disenrollments are without prejudice.

(2) Involuntary disenrollments are initiated by the Naval War College as a result of student failure to meet deadlines or academic standards. Prompt return of books and compliance with course deadlines is essential to ensure adequate availability of course materials for other students.

REENROLLMENT

a. A student who voluntarily disenrolls will be given consideration for reenrollment upon receipt of a written email to request to the Web-enabled Program Manager.

b. In those cases of involuntary disenrollment, each request will be considered on its own merits. Reenrollment requests in this case must be by letter to the Director including an explanation of circumstances involved.

c. In either case, credit will normally be given for prior modules/blocks satisfactorily completed unless there has been a substantial revision in the interim, or an extensive delay since disenrollment.

If you have additional questions,

Contact Information:
EMAIL: Manager, Web-Enabled Programs or JMO Administrator or NSDM Administrator or S&W Administrator
Comm: (401) 841-4397

Enrollment and subsequent administrative forms request certain information from potential students to facilitate enrollment or other processing in connection with program administration. Students are expected to keep the College informed regarding their current address, parent command, email address and other student information.