Academic Associate
Mary J. Sims, Ph.D.
Herrmann Hall (M-5)
(831) 656-3277, DSN 756-3277
mjsims@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The Academic Certificate Program in Energy is designed to support the SECNAV's Energy goals, in educating those who are resident at NPS but are not directly detailed into the Energy programs, or those who do not have the opportunity to attend NPS.
Normally, the certificate will consist of either: four graduate courses; or three graduate courses and two consecutive quarters of EN3000, Defense Energy Seminar. A minimum of 12 credit hours is required.
PH3700 is required, but other courses are elective. Students may select from the relevant courses available during the quarter(s) of enrollment. Each student's required course work is developed individually under the direction of the cognizant Academic Associate, to fall within one of three focus areas: Energy (Science & Technology); Energy (Policy & Analysis); or Energy (General) which combines S&T with P&A.
Requirements for Entry
APC requirements will vary with the courses selected. Satisfaction of any course prerequisites.
Entry Dates
Any Quarter
Program Length
12 months
Graduate Certificate Requirements
The academic certificate program must be completed within 3 years of admission to the program. A student must maintain a 3.0 GQPR in the certificate courses to be awarded a certificate.
Required Course
PH3700 |
4-0 |
Fundamentals of Energy |
Elective Courses
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (S&T)
EC3XXX |
TBD |
Electrical Energy for Defense: Present and Emerging Technology |
EC3240 |
TBD |
Renewable Energy at Military Bases and for the Warfighter |
EN3000 |
2-0 |
Defense Energy Seminar |
MEXXXX |
TBD |
Combustion |
ME4420 |
4-0 |
Advanced Power & Propulsion |
MS481X |
TBD |
High Temperature Materials for Energy Production and Conversion |
MS48XX |
TBD |
Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage |
POLICY & ANALYSIS (P&A)
MN4970 |
TBD |
Energy Economics |
OS3007 |
4-0 |
OR for Energy Systems Analysts |
NS4053 |
4-0 |
Energy Policy & Strategy |
OA46XX |
TBD |
Energy Logistics in Warfare Operations |
GBXXX |
TBD |
Fundamental Issues in Energy Technology Implementation |
SE3700 |
TBD |
Defense Energy Systems |
EN3000 |
2-0 |
Defense Energy Seminar |
EN3000 Defense Energy Seminar (2-0) Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
To ensure that students receive the most current and credible information, the Naval Postgraduate School has invited talks from nationally and internationally known speakers. These speakers' seminars will be an important contribution to the student's overall education in energy, and will help the student further develop the breadth required to understand and address the Nation's growing challenges in energy security.