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Application to the Master’s Program

The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security is now accepting applications for cohorts in two locations. The curriculum and structure of the programs are identical.

Program begins Location Application deadline Applicants notified
Spring 2010MontereyDec 1, 2009 [closed]Feb 2010
Summer 2010National Capital RegionDec 1, 2009 [closed]Feb 2010
Fall 2010MontereyMay 1, 2010Aug 2010
Spring 2011MontereyDec 1, 2010Feb 2011
Summer 2011National Capital RegionDec 1, 2010Feb 2011

Monterey Cohorts: In-residence course sessions are held at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. The majority of the Monterey cohort participants are state and local officials with a mixture of DHS and other federal agency leaders.

National Capital Region Cohorts: In-residence course sessions are held at OPM's Eastern Management Development Center in Shepherdstown, WV as part of the DHS Homeland Security Academy. The majority of the National Capital Region cohort participants are DHS and other federal agency leaders with a mixture of state and local officials.

All applications completed by the deadline will be considered for cohorts in both locations. You do not need to designate a location or date during the application process.

Note to DHS employees: The following DHS components have an internal nomination process. If you work for one of these components, please contact your POC for specific internal application instructions. Otherwise, please continue the application below.
  • Science & Technology, Jackie Bowman, 202-254-5614
  • U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Valerie Randall, 202-325-7232
  • FEMA, Dynia Beaty, 202-212-2084
  • TSA, Peggy Sykes, peggy.sykes@dhs.gov, 571-227-1807
  • US-VISIT, Jennifer Mills, 202-298-5103
  • USCIS Academy/Training and Career Development Division, Vasilike Mantzouranis, 202-233-2569
  • National Protection and Programs, Becky Love, 202-282-8989
  • FLETC, Ronald Dempsey, 912-267-3088
  • SISS, Kathy Teehan, 240-624-3912, Kathleen.Teehan@usss.dhs.gov
Note to U.S. ARMY NORTH applicants: There is an internal nomination process. Please contact Dorothy Cannon, 210-221-1285, for specific internal application instructions.

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Inquiries and Help
Frequently Asked Questions

CHDS Helpline
chdsmaap@nps.edu
Phone: 831-656-3829
Fax: 831-656-2619

Heather Issvoran
Director, Strategic Communications
Cell: 831.402.4672
From Senior HS Leaders
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imageThe best part of the MA program was forming a lifelong network of good friends from diverse backgrounds who just so happen to be subject matter experts in their fields, highly educated, and vastly networked. From a personal and professional standpoint - priceless. Dr. Ted Lewis needs to add a new chapter to his book about protecting this critical infrastructure...       
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Michael Crockett
Navy's Shore Operations Training Group (SOTG) Chief and Emergency Management Course Coordinator for Commander, Navy Installations Command
Navy
Graduated March 2006

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