Space Systems (SSC) Certificate Program

Space Systems (SSC) Certificate Program
Program Schedule
Curriculum
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Program Delivery Methods and Requirements
Application Process
Tuition
Contact Information
Follow-on Resident Programs
Frequently Asked Questions

Certificate in Space Systems (Curriculum 273) Space assets are essential to modern warfare. The Space Systems Certificate provides the foundation to understanding the integration of space capabilities across combined armed forces, involving networks, sensors, and weapons. The certificate course sequences covers MILSATCOM, remote sensing, GIS and orbitology, providing knowledge, and insight to exploit the combat advantage provided by current and future space-based resources. Knowledge and analytical skills acquired in the program will prepare students to advocate USN/DoD interests in significant National Security Space Organizations, drive participation in joint processes for space system architecture and requirements development, prioritize the resources necessary to formulate and defend operational requirements for space, and engage in partnerships with other military services and agencies, such as the National Security Agency (NSA), the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and Defense Information Service Agency (DISA), to achieve naval space goals.

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Program Schedule

Curriculum

Eligibility and Prerequisites

The following are eligible for this program:

• US Military Officers
• US Government Civilians (GS)
• Enlisted Personnel
• International Students**

**International Students: Ensure that you read and understand the additional Eligibility requirements and Application process found here.

Prerequisites:

• Baccalaureate Degree

Program Delivery Methods and Requirements

The following distributed learning delivery methods may be used for this program. If there are questions about these methods, please check the program announcements for details and/or contact the SSC Program Director .

Online

NPS Online classes are taken without any classroom attendance necessary. After registration and enrollment, you will be sent instructions on how to access the course material via Blackboard. Online courses offer you the flexibility of logging on at any time, in any location, to access course material. Courses are faculty led and allow interaction between instructor and other students.

The requirements for an online class can be found here.

Application Process

U.S. applicants who meet the prerequisite and eligibility requirements listed above are required to have a completed application package submitted to the Admissions Department. For information about the contents of this package, please refer to the Admissions Packet Completion page.

International applicants interested in this program will need to refer to the International Student Application & Eligibility Process for OCL Programs webpage for the application process and additional eligibility requirements.

Tuition

Please refer to the OCL Tuition Information page regarding tuition, and book costs associated with this program.

Contact Information

For additional information specific to the program, please email the Program Director at SSCertProg@nps.edu.

For general questions about OCL supported programs, please email the OCL Student Coordinator at OCLStudCoord@nps.edu.

Space Systems Operations Program Description (Curriculum 366)

The Space Systems Operations curriculum prepares the graduate to plan and manage military space systems and to develop the necessary requirements, strategy, and doctrine. Students will gain knowledge of and appreciation for military opportunities in space and acquire the practical and theoretical skills required for the execution of space-based operations. Included are both the space-based and terrestrial components of military systems employed for communications, surveillance, navigation, electronic warfare and environmental sensing.

For additional information regarding the content of the Space Systems Operations Degree Program, please visit: Space Systems Operations Curriculum (366).

Space Systems Engineering Program Description (Curriculum 591)

The Space Systems Engineering program provides officers, through graduate education, with a comprehensive scientific and technical knowledge of military and Navy space systems. This curriculum is designed to equip officers with the theoretical and practical skills required to design and integrate military space payloads with other spacecraft subsystems. Graduates will be prepared by their education to design, develop and manage the acquisition of space communications, navigation, surveillance, electronic warfare and environmental sensing systems.

For additional information regarding the content of the Space Systems Engineering Degree Program, please visit: Space Systems Engineering Curriculum (591).