Joint Special Operations University

Joint Special Operations University Program

Norwich University is proud to partner with JSOU to provide undergraduate and graduate degrees for SOF operators and enablers. Norwich meets JSOU’s educational benchmarks by being regionally accredited and military-friendly, providing tuition rates within the tuition assistance cap, using an online format, and having flexible admission requirements.

Norwich University offers an exclusive pathway to a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree for JSOU graduates that allows up to 12 credits to transfer into selected Graduate programs and up to 18 credits for Undergraduate programs from coursework and training. Discounted pricing can provide a 47% savings and the ability to finish within a year. JSOU graduates from the Class of 2018 to the current graduating class are eligible for this program.

CGCS JSOU Program Features Infographic

Norwich accepts a variety of JSOU courses including CEP-1 Joint Fundamentals, CEP-2 Enterprise Management, CEP-3 JSOFSEA, CEP-4 Summit, Introduction to SOF – Distance Learning, Intro to Irregular Warfare – Distance Learning, and more.The JSOU CEP-3 course is transferable to the NU online undergraduate and graduate programs with the equivalence of the designated NU credits as articulated below. At the graduate level students are eligible to transfer a maximum of 12 credits per 36 credit degree program. At the undergraduate level students are eligible to transfer a maximum of 90 credits per 120 credit degree program. Transfer credit is only applicable at one academic degree level and can only be applied once. 

Program Costs:

  • $550 per credit hour for Grad programs; $250 per credit hour for Undergrad programs.
  • Library and Technology fees of $375 per term for graduate programs; $250 per term for undergraduate programs.
  • The optional Norwich ACCESS program is avilable for $22 per credit hour.

Tuition Assistance

  • Students eligible for Tuition Assistance will receive $250 per credit hour up to $4,500 annually which can be applied to any of the undergraduate or graduate programs at Norwich. 
  • All graduates must consult with their Education Services Officers/Counselor at their assigned duty station or servicing education center to determine and discuss their eligibility for tuition assistance.

Accelerated Application Process

Graduates from JSOU are already accepted into Norwich's graduate programs.

Applying to Norwich is easy! Simply complete the application form and provide us with official copies of your military training (JST or CCAF) transcripts, your JSOU transcript, and any other college courses completed. To request your JSOU transcript, complete this form

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  • No GRE
  • No resume
  • No letter of intention

 

Upcoming Start Dates

Bachelor's Programs:

FALL B: October 21, 2024

SPRING A: January 6, 2025

SPRING B: March 3, 2025

Master's Programs:

WINTER: November 18, 2024

SPRING: February 17, 2025

SUMMER: May 19, 2025

Grad Certificate Sessions:

WINTER: November 18, 2024

SPRING: February 17, 2025

SUMMER: May 19, 2025

Articulated Programs

The JSOU CEP-3 course is transferable to the NU online undergraduate and graduate programs with the equivalence of the designated NU credits as articulated below. At the graduate level students are eligible to transfer a maximum of 12 credits per 36 credit degree program. At the undergraduate level students are eligible to transfer a maximum of 90 credits per 120 credit degree program. Transfer credit is only applicable at one academic degree level and can only be applied once. Students are required to meet degree requirements of the program selected, including successful completion of all credit hours as outlined in accreditation.

SOE 3440 CEP-3 "Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA)" Class 23 and forward: All of the following must be completed before NU credit is awarded. “SOE” A. 3601  B. 3602 C. 3603 D. 3604 E. 3605 F. 3606

Training CourseNU Course AwardNU Credit AwardJSOU Course Credit Award (A) or Competency Assessment (B)Notes
CEP -1  Joint FundamentalsINSC 311 Homeland Security & Intelligence3B 
 INSC 313 Global Security & Intelligence3B 
 MNGT 315 Leadership3B 
CEP-2 Enterprise Management   Credit will be awarded to one academic level and applied one time.
Undergraduate PathwayMNGT 315 Leadership3BWhen MNGT 315 awarded under CEP-1, Elective Credit
 SSDA 320 Information Operations6B 
 POLS 302 National Security Policy3B 
 MNGT 309 Management of Operations3B 
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
ENGL 270Military LiteratureUndergrad, Core – 3 credits
SSDA 320Information OperationsUndergrad, Elective – 6 credits
ECON 401Economic StudiesUndergrad, Field Study – 6 credits
MNGT 320Strategic PlanningUndergrad, Elective – 3 credits
ENGL 110Writing & Inquiry in Public ContextsUndergrad, Lower Division – 3 credits
NU Course Course NameDomain
NT 505National Security StrategyGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NT 550The Use of Military ForceGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NU Course Course NameDomain
GD 560Military Intervention & Conflict ManagementGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NT 510Strategy and Policy – Course Substitution  Graduate, Core – 6 credits
NU Course Course NameDomain
OL 530 Leading Change in OrganizationsGraduate, Elective – 6 credits
GB 511Strategic Resource ManagementGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NU COurseCourse NameDomain
OL 510 Leadership FundamentalsGraduate, Core – 6 credits
 And one of the following: 
OL 530 Leading Change in OrganizationsOL 530     Leading Change in Organizations    Graduate, Elective
(Non-specific or Organizational Leadership Concentration Only) – 6 credits
OL 540 Strategic Communication and Info LeadershipGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
OL 510 Leadership FundamentalsGraduate, Core – 6 credits
GB 511Strategic Resource ManagementGraduate, Elective – 6 credits
 And/or one of the following: 
OL 530 Leading Change in OrganizationsGraduate, Elective
(Non-specific or Organizational Leadership Concentration Only) – 6 credits
OL 540 Strategic Communication and Info LeadershipGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
OL 530 Leading Change in OrganizationsGraduate, Elective (Organizational Leadership Management Only)– 6 credits
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
GD 560Military Intervention & Conflict ManagementGraduate, Elective (International Conflict Concentration Only) – 6 credits
GD 562International Response to Transnational TerrorismGraduate, Elective (International Terrorism Concentration Only) – 6 credits
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
MH 530Military Thought and TheoryGraduate, Core – 6 credits
MH 552Total WarGraduate, Core – 6 credits
NU CourseCourse NameDomain
MH 530Military Thought and TheoryGraduate – 6 credits
 Or 
MH 552Total WarGraduate – 6 credits
Norwich Student Greyson Hedges hiking

Greyson Hedges
'21 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
All-Source Analyst assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colorado.

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“What stood out from [Norwich’s] program are the wonderful people involved and an accommodating online format,” Hedges reflected. “The Norwich instructors were genuinely understanding and invested in my success. My student support counselor was incredibly helpful, and her empathy and advice went a long way toward helping me. I could not have done as well without their guidance and support.”

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