

Application to the Master’s ProgramThe 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.
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.
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
The integration of students from Federal, State and local agencies, representing a wide spectrum of disciplines, creates an unparalleled learning opportunity. CHDS students quickly develop an understanding that homeland security is a joint effort and it will only be achieved with network leadership, cooperation, and collaboration. Christopher Cleary |
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