Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

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Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet one of the following criteria:
  • Prior college courses, completed with a grade of C or better, from regionally or nationally accredited institutions of higher learning, or the equivalent from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.
  • ACE-reviewed military or professional training for which college credits are recommended.*
  • Other military or professional training reviewed by Norwich University for which college credit has been assessed, or is stipulated in a MOU.
  • Credit recommended based on scores on standardized tests such as CLEP.
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Military service as soldier, member of the National Guard, sailor, airman or Marine in the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), its subordinate and sub-unified commands, or NATO Special Operations Forces.
• For service members, the program is tailored to those who have successfully completed one of the following: the U.S. Army’s Civil Affairs Qualification Course (38), Military Information Support Operations (37), Special Forces (18), Warrant Officer (180), MOS courses, or related occupations.
• If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
  • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) on the TOEFL is required unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements.**
  • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.**
  • Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution.

*Prospective students who have completed military or professional training that has not been ACE reviewed may petition to Chair of Continuing Studies to have their training reviewed and assessed for transfer credit.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

SPECIAL NOTE TO NORWICH UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS:

• If you are a residential undergraduate student at Norwich University, you may enroll in CGCS courses only with written permission of the Dean of the College of Graduate of Continuing Studies, your undergraduate advisor, and your major undergraduate department chair and/or dean via the petition to enroll at CGCS form on the registrar's webpage.

Admissions Process

To apply, you must submit the following no less than four weeks prior to your desired start date:

• Application form
• Resume is required if applying for transfer credit.
• Official military training transcripts (Joint Services Transcript/CCAF), sent to the address below.
• Official transcripts of all courses taken at regionally accredited colleges, sent to the address below.
• If entering with no military or college credit, applicants must show proof of high school completion via diploma or GED.

Transcript Links

• Army/Navy/Marine/Joint Services Transcript
  • Transcript Requests
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript Requests
  • Air Force Transcript Requests

Mail transcripts to: 
Norwich University 
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies 
P.O. Box 367 
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent to cgcsamt@norwich.edu via password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Norwich's Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis (SSDA) curriculum includes four areas of instruction - general education, program-specific electives, field studies and a capstone project. Courses are taught by a faculty of defense strategy experts from around the world, and the program culminates in a series of independent research projects that focus on a country or region of your selection, taking into account the historical, economic and sociocultural influences at play in order to recommend methods of improving conditions in the region. This research is not simply relevant to your work in the field, but is also applicable to the military’s body of knowledge of regions around the world. For a Norwich bachelor's degree, you must earn at least 120 semester credits, including transfer credits.

To view additional program details such as course offerings, requirements, and curriculum maps for the Strategic Studies & Defense Analysis program, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog using this link.

Major

The Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis program is an investment in your future that we can help you manage from a financial perspective. We work with military personnel each day to help them maximize their benefits.

There are many ways to get financial assistance and many strategies that can help you achieve your goals. Whatever your individual situation, we can guide you through the financial planning process.

Tuition at a Glance

• Credit Hours: 30-120
• Credits per Term: 3-12
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $250 (active military); $375 (retired/separated)

Financial Aid Resources

• Paying for your Education
• Military Tuition Assistance
• Military Scholarships and Aid

2023-24 Tuition and Fee Schedule