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American Military UniversityHeadquarters Address: 111 W. Congress Street,Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414
Admissions Phone: 877-777-9081Military Programs Email: [email protected]
Type of School: 4 year Public College/UniversityOnline Courses Available
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Offers Credit for Work ExperienceTuition (per semester)
Undergraduate: $250/creditGraduate: $325/credit
Special Tuition rates available for military, spouses and children:Yes
Undergradate book grant is available. Transfer credit evaluationand technology fees waived for Active Duty Military, Guard, andReserve applicants.
What makes this school the right choice for a member of themilitary,veteran and/or family member?American Military University (AMU) is the #1 provider of highereducation to the U.S. military*.
As a top online university supporting the nation’sservicemembers, AMU provides quality and affordable onlineeducation to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety,service and national security communities, and working adults in awide range of fields. At AMU, we have earned our reputation as aleader in online higher education by always focusing on you: thestudent. We were nationally recognized by the prestigious SloanConsortium for quality online education in 2009; and in 2009 and2010 received their effective practices award.
• 180+ online certificates and degrees• No admission fees• Federal Student Aid and Armed Forces Tuition Assistanceaccepted
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By Jim Mahaffie
The State of Maryland boasts morethan 19,000 job openings, according
to a wide-ranging 2013 survey of technol-ogy companies and agencies by The AbellFoundation and CyberPoint International,LLC. A short list of private sector compa-nies looking for talent includes LockheedMartin, Constellation Energy, MarriottInternational, Coventry Health Care, andCatalyst Health Solutions— all located ineither Bethesda, Baltimore or Rockville.Good news: Fifteen local universities
have become certified by the National Se-curity Agency as Cyber Security Centers ofAcademic Excellence—and many of theseoffer certificates and degrees in like areassuch as law enforcement, intelligence, mis-sion support, travel security, preventionand response, and more.Cyber security is a high-visibility ele-
ment of homeland security—which is a toppriority and a critical issue for local, stateand the federal government, as well as thecorporate sector. Jobs and opportunitiesat the Department of Homeland Securityare widely available for professionals witha variety of educational backgrounds andwork experiences. (Go to http://www.dhs.gov/about-dhs and click on “Careers.”)Jobs include law enforcement, informationsecurity, immigration and travel security,border security, prevention and responseand more.Two area education leaders are Univer-
sity of Maryland University College andthe AmericanMilitary University.
Looking at University ofMaryland University CollegeSince 9/11, the Department of Home-
land Security and the NSA have consis-tently recognized University of MarylandUniversity College (UMUC) for leader-ship in cyber security education. “Provid-ing innovative and world class cyber secu-rity programs is one of the major strategicgoals of UMUC,” said Dr. Amjad Ali,associate vice president and cyber securityadvisor to the president. In June, the agen-cies renewedUMUC’s status as a NationalCenter of Academic Excellence in Infor-mation Assurance/Cyber Defense Educa-tion (CAE IA/CD) for the academic yearsof 2014 to 2021.Jeff Tjiputra, DSc, is UMUC’s academ-
ic director for their undergraduate programin cyber security. Tjiputra said it’s one ofthe hottest employment fields today. “Lotsof companies don’t have anyone on staffwith cyber security in their job descrip-
tion,” he said. “Yet everyone needs to beaware of it.”“UMUC is big in this area, one of the
first schools to offer a degree in cyber secu-rity,” said Tjiputra. University ofMarylandUniversity College offers bachelors andmasters degrees, and twomajors in the fieldthat work toward a Bachelors of Science.Nearly 4,000 students have declared cybersecurity as their major.“Cybersecurity isa skill that’samilewide
and a few inches deep, with so many areasyou can concentrate on,” he said. “But nosingle person canmaster it all.” It’s not justtechnical work, either, said Tjiputra. Thereare many people with cyber security skillswhere all they do is create policy, standardsand best practices. “They’re writing andresearching, not working on firewalls andservers.” He also listed cyber crime inves-tigation, programming and managementas just a few other areas to specialize in thefield.Recognition as a CAE IA/CD allows
UMUC students to apply to the U.S. De-partment of Defense’s Information Assur-ance Scholarship Program, said Ali. Schol-arships come from grants to select institu-tions of higher learning from NSA and theDepartment of Homeland Security. (Formore information, go to dodcio.defense.gov)More than 6,000 students enrolled in
UMUC’s cyber security undergraduateand graduate programs in 2014, accordingto UMUC Provost Marie Cini. Accordingto James Selbe, senior vice president forpartnerships, marketing and enrollmentmanagement, UMUC has 50,000 militarypersonnel, veterans and their families en-rolled in courses. They account for morethan half of the student body.
“UMUC is one of the premier institu-tions serving the military community,” saidTjiputra. “Most service people know us,as we’re on base or have at least an onlinepresence almost anywhere in the world.”For information on UMUC’s offerings foractive-duty military, go to www.umuc.edu/active-duty-military.
A Closer Look at theAmericanMilitary UniversityAmerican Military University was
founded in 1991, when Marine Corps of-ficer James P. Etter retired from teachingatMarine Corps Base Quantico. His visionwas an education institution designed tomeet the unique needs of the military—transient, working adults in need of tradi-tional courses such as criminal justice andunique courses such as counterterrorismand military intelligence, which are notreadily available at most colleges.Today, the institution offers more than
180 degrees and certificates; 53 percent ofthe institution’s more than 100,000 stu-dents are active duty, from all branches ofservice. Degree programs in security andglobal studies cover counter terrorism,counter intelligence, criminal justice, pub-lic policy and weapons of mass destructionpreparedness, among many other areas.Sonia Ferraro, a senior manager of em-
ployer relations in career services, workswith employers and student veterans everyday. “Vets look for lots of jobs that oftenaren’t related to traditional military jobs,”she said. “Public health and hospitality andfood service inspection are popular. Lo-gistics is always in demand, and we offer a
A Degree for Defense,Intelligence and Homeland SecuritySmart Idea:
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American Military University works with employers who offer career opportunities for those in the mili-tary.
Education ResourcesAlong with University of Maryland Uni-
versity College and AmericanMilitary Uni-versity, look to these educational institutionsfor programs to help you get ahead in thecivilian workforce:
AreaCommunityCollegesAnne Arundel Community College in
Arnold, Md. offers an Associate of AppliedScience in Homeland Security Management.Frederick Community College has an AASdegree in emergency management. www.aacc.edu/homeland/degree.cfm and www.frederick.edu
JohnsHopkinsUniversityJohns Hopkins University offers a certifi-
cate in national security studies, as well as de-grees in government, international relations,bioscience and military affairs.advanced.jhu.edu
National IntelligenceUniversityHeadquartered at Joint Base Anacostia-
Bolling inWashington, D.C. with otherlocations in College Park and Fort Belvoir,National Intelligence University is a federal,degree-granting institution that educates in-telligence officers. It’s the only institution inthe nation that allows students to study andcomplete research in the Top Secret/Sensi-tive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) arena. National Intelligence Universityoffers a Bachelor of Science in Intelligence,a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence,a Master of Science and Technology Intel-ligence, and graduate certificates in intelli-gence studies. www.ni-u.edu
TowsonUniversityTowson University offers a master’s
degree in homeland security management,as well as a post-baccalaureate certificatein security assessment and management.Programs are exclusively online, and bothare specifically designed to prepare qualifiedpeople to fulfill workforce needs in homelandsecurity. grad.towson.edu/program/master/ihsm-ms/
University ofMarylandUniversity of Maryland offers an under-
graduate minor in global terrorism as well asa graduate certificate in terrorism analysis.The National Consortium for the Studyof Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism(START) is a university-based research andeducation center committed to the study ofcauses and human consequences of terrorismin the U.S. and around the world. www.start.umd.eduSee EDUCATION continued on page 7
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Military Programs Phone: 877.811.5668Military Programs Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Jones International University® is an online university offering associates,bachelors, masters, doctorate and certificate programs
Online Courses Available?: Yes
Top 5 Majors Available atYour School:Bachelor of Business Administration – GeneralistAccelerated Bachelor of Business Administration – EntrepreneurshipAccelerated Bachelor of Business Administration – Information Security Management, CyberSecurityBachelor of Business Administration – Health Care ManagementMasters of Business Administration – Information Technology Management
DoesYour school offer credit for work experience: Yes, Jones International University(JIU®) does offer credit for work experience however, a student must present a portfolio oftheir work to be reviewed for credit, and there is a $145/credit hour fee associated withpresenting a portfolio.
Tuition cost: Undergraduate degrees for military students, spouses and dependents are at$250/credit hour. Graduate level degrees receive a 20% reduction in tuition costs and rangefrom $480-644/credit hour depending on the program.
Other costs: Undergraduate books are covered by JIU’s military book program. Graduateprogram books are an out-of-pocket expense for students and vary per program.
Is your school aYellow Ribbon program participant?: Yes
How much does your school offer in yellow ribbon benefits and to how many students asemester and/or year? JIU contributes a maximum of $1035 for Undergraduates and $1992for Doctoral students. Because JIU has very affordable tuition rate, we rarely meet the YellowRibbon tuition maximums so we have not had any students receive the benefits this year.
Is your School a Servicemember Opportunity College participant? Yes. JIU is aSOCNAV-4, SOCMAR-4 and SOCCOAST-4 participant.
Are special tuition rates available for military, spouses &/or children? Yes
Special rates available:At JIU we understand the challenges military families face whiletrying to advance their careers and education due to frequent transfers, building newrelationships and military deployments. That is why JIU is proud to offer spouses anddependents reduced tuition rates for undergraduate programs and a 20% reduction in tuitioncosts for graduate programs. Plus, all undergraduate program books are provided free ofcharge, and there are no application fees!
Admission Requirements: JIU’s School of Business and a School of Education each havespecific admission requirements, but our most general requirements for a bachelor’s degree ingeneral business include: evidence of prerequisite skills proficiency through one of fouroptions such as an official high school transcript showing evidence of graduating or an officialpassing GED transcript, official transcript of an earned associate degree or an official transcriptthat documents six credit hours or more that can be transferred into JIU from a college oruniversity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A student should also have a min.of a 2.5 GPA to be admitted, however on occasion JIU does conditionally admit students withGPA’s lower than 2.5. Students are also required to complete an application form.
What makes this school the right choice for a member of the military, veteran, and/orfamily member? Jones International University is the pioneer in online education and a long-time supporter of service members and their families. As the first 100% online institution in theU.S. to be granted regional accreditation we have set the bar in delivering the most current,relevant and engaging degree programs. Our mission is to provide students with anunparalleled educational experience, arming them with practical skills and confidence to moveup the ranks or transition into a civilian career.
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9697 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO 80112Admission Phone: 877.811.5668Financial Aid Phone: 877.811.5668Web address: jiumilitary.com
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transportation and logistics program. Afterall, name a company and I’ll bet they havea logistics need.” She also listed businessmanagement, finance and public admin-istration and said that many of the skillsgained in the military are transferable.Along with defense organizations and
IT contractors, AMU works with employ-ers like Wal-Mart, Target and CarMax.Ferraro said employers are all looking forhardware and software experience, securi-ty clearances, and people trained in IT andsecurity. In addition to degrees, AMU of-fers career assessment and coaching, inter-view training, career search help andmore.Ferraro talks to students daily. “They all
want to know what jobs they can get withwhat degree,” she said. “They want to knowwhat they can do or they have a plan andwant to see if they canmake it happen.” Shesaid a degree adds theory and complemen-tary knowledge to their experience.“A degree will help you, but it’s not a
guarantee,” echoed George Vukovich, di-rector, veteran’s outreach. “It’s so key to beable to interview and communicate effec-tively. In your acclimation back to society,you need to rid yourself of the military lan-guagewith all those acronyms and brevity.”However, theMarineCorps veteran said tokeep the physical bearing and leadershipqualities. “Those are good things.”“The first thing I tell prospective stu-
dents is that you need to be able to write
and communicate very well—outsideof the military setting,” said Dr. NicoleDrumhiller, program director, intelli-gence studies at AMU’s School of Se-curity and Global Studies. “Not only doyou need that skill in the workplace, butall our courses have writing components,and our graduate program requires a mas-ter’s thesis.” She said that in most work-place settings, writing and communicat-ing well demonstrates the ability to learnnew things and think critically.Drumhiller added that being able to “re-
package” your applied experience in themilitary for employers is also important.“Add new skills sets to your existing onesand you’ll see wide ranges of applications,”she said. She added that keeping any secu-
rity clearances active and valid could alsobe valuable in public sector employment.Vukovich said that veterans find out
through networks and organizations likeStudent Veterans of America about edu-cational opportunities. “Often, multipledeployments have gotten in the way ofcompleting their degrees,” said Vukovich.“For recent discharges in particular, I tellthem to focus and don’t wait too long tomake a decision. You only have 15 years ofeducation benefits eligibility with the Post-9/11 GI Bill.”“Drop your packs and assimilate back
to society,” he said. “Then, when you’reready, start your academic program andsee it through.”
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By C.D. Carter
EJ Goodroe said the mili-tary’s Yellow Ribbon pro-
gram—designed to fill in Post9/11 GI Bill tuition gaps—notonly affords him a top-notcheducation, but it will also givehim peace of mind as he entersthe workforce.Goodroe, a Navy veteran
and senior criminal justicemajor at the George Washing-ton University in Washington,D.C., said Yellow Ribbon as-sistance will be the differencebetween having to shoulderthe heavy financial burden ofpost-graduation student loansand starting a career debt free.And Goodroe’s debt load
would have been significantif it weren’t for the YellowRibbon program. Under theprogram, the Department ofVeterans Affairs matches vol-untary contributions fromparticipating colleges and uni-versities. Goodroe’s annualtuition bill would have beenaround $48,000.“It’s a truly fantastic pro-
gram when you realize howmuch tuition costs are rising,”he said. “All I have to do isshow up for class and do mybest and not worry about loansor paying them back when I’mdone with school. That’s one
huge burden off my back …and off the backs of a lot ofveterans out there.”George Washington Univer-
sity came to an agreement withthe VA that the school wouldmatch government contribu-tions dollar-for-dollar up to50 percent of the differencebetween the student’s tuitionbenefit and the total cost oftuition and fees.The Post-9/11 GI Bill cov-
ers up to $17,500 annuallyfor private colleges and uni-versities, according to the VA,and up to 100 percent of in-state public tuition. The Yel-low Ribbon benefits are avail-able to anyone who served atleast 36 months after Sept.10, 2001, as well as those whowere honorably dischargedfrom active duty after at least30 days of service.More than 1,100 schools
nationwide agreed to partici-pate in the military’s YellowRibbon program right afterit was launched in 2009, theArmy News Service reported.Dozens of colleges and
universities in Maryland,Virginia and D.C. participatein the Yellow Ribbon pro-gram, from schools as smallas Capitol College in Laurel,Md., to institutions as large
as Johns Hopkins University.Maximum Yel low Rib-
bon contributions vary fromschool to school. Johns Hop-kins’ School of Education, forexample, will match $1,000while Washington College inChestertown, Md., will matchup to $25,000 in tuition costs.Many schools, like VirginiaWesleyan College in Norfolk,Va., don’t have a limit on theamount they will match in Yel-low Ribbon funding.In August, the VA made it
easier for military veterans toresearch which colleges anduniversities match Yellow Rib-bon tuition assistance with thelaunch of the GI Bill Compari-son Tool, designed for servicemembers to more easily findthe VA’s approved educationand training programs coveredby the Post 9/11 GI Bill.The online comparison tool
includes a section showingveterans whether a universityhas entered into a Yellow Rib-bon agreement, and if so, howmuch tuition assistance theschool has pledged to match.Yellow Ribbon assistance
comes as the average stu-dent loan balance stands at$24,301, according to re-search from American StudentAssistance. One in four stu-
dent loan borrowers owe morethan $28,000, while one in10 borrowers owe more than$54,000.Goodroe struggled through-
out high school prior to en-tering the Navy and servedas a field radio operator andsatellite communications spe-cialist. He said the military’seducational offerings were akey selling point for his par-ents, though he didn’t knewhow beneficial that tuitionhelp would be until he startedschool at George WashingtonUniversity.“I’m getting a world class
education here, and I decid-
ed to just put my head downand work as hard as I possiblycould,” he said, adding thatthe Yellow Ribbon applica-tion process was a simple one.“I can have a leg up with hav-ing no student loans to payback. It’s unbelievable, really.Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Whatdid I really do to deserve this?’Sometimes I feel like it’s al-most not fair.”“Yellow Ribbon should be
a great recruitment [tool],”Goodroe continued. “It reallylets you start a career with-out having to go on worryingabout huge loan payments.”
Online resources• www.defense.gov
• www.services.military.gwu.edu/yellow-ribbon-program-procedures
• www.army.mil
• www.asa.org
For veterans,more than an opportunityYellowYellow Ribbon
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one with children or those who mayhave trouble getting to a scheduledclass every week. You will have toapply to the college or university andbe accepted to be able to take classesin this manner. Check your local col-leges. Many offer degrees and certifi-cate programs for working adults.Some things are still best experi-
enced offline. While many people
enjoy engaging in discussions onmessage boards, nothing can beat alively, in-person conversation. Con-sider the type of class you are tak-ing. An in-depth analysis of EmilyDickinson’s poetry could easily havethoughtful discourse online, where-as learning a new language might beeasier in a traditional classroom set-ting, where you can actively engagewith fellow students.Also, don’t be intimidated as an
adult taking a class. Younger studentswill inspire and energize you, whileyou can bring a different perspective.Don’t discount nontraditional ways
of gaining knowledge, either. Applestores offer free classes in Mac pro-grams, and other computer stores may,as well. If you’re trying to learn anotherlanguage, see whether there are any na-tive speakers in your area and whetherthey are willing to do a language ex-change. Want to learn to cook? Offer to
work in a restaurant kitchen for no payseveral nights a week.Taking classes and gaining knowl-
edge should not only be about fur-thering your career, but it shouldalso help you engage with the worldaround you and give you a better,well-rounded life. Maybe taking aclass in Norse mythology has noth-ing to do with your career or yourlife in general, but if it’s somethingyou’re curious about, why not do it?
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Army Spc. Joshua Meyer used hisphysical strength and stamina
to finish first during the road marchportion of the Best Warrior com-petition hosted here by the ArmyReserve’s 99th Regional SupportCommand and 76th OperationalResponse Command last week.In civilian life, Meyer is using his
intellectual prowess on the road toobtaining his undergraduate degreefrom Roberts Wesleyan College inRochester, N.Y.“Being in college during the week
and then on duty during the week-ends works out quite well with myschedule,” said Meyer, a trumpetplayer with the Army Reserve’s198th Army Band, headquartered inRochester. “The Army Reserve hashelped me out quite a bit financiallywith my civilian education.”Meyer has served in the Army Re-
serve for the past three years and isa recipient of the gold German Pro-ficiency Badge.“Being a citizen-soldier in the
Army Reserve means that I get tohave a civilian life with a job andschool, then I get to become a sol-dier when I put the uniform on,” hesaid. “It is the best of both worlds.”In addition to the road march
event, the Best Warrior Competi-tion tested citizen-soldiers’ war-
rior skills with events such as theArmy Physical Fitness Test, M16qualification and “move and shoot”ranges, hand-to-hand combatives,day and night land navigation, andurban combat.“We’ve been planning this for
the past eight months,” said ArmyCommand Sgt. Maj. Jesus DeJesus,coordinator and noncommissionedofficer in charge of the Best WarriorCompetition. “Some of us don’t dothis type of training all the time, soit’s good for the competitors.”The Best Warrior Competition
tested the physical, mental andemotional stamina of its competi-tors over several days, pushing themto their limits.“The competition was a great ex-
perience that was offered to me, andI could not pass it up,” Meyer said.
Face ofDefense:Army Reservist Pursues Higher Education
Army Spc. Joshua Meyer,a college student in civilian lifeand a trumpet player with theArmy Reserve’s 198th ArmyBand, participates in the road
march event as part of the BestWarrior Competition at JointBase McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,
N.J., April 23, 2014.
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Admission Requirements
At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, we seek individuals who endeavor toenrich the business environment and who also possess diversity in every sense of the word: gender,age, ethnicity, variety of industry and job function, and geographic location.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in theUnited States or the equivalent from an international college or university. A business background isnot required; however, all applicants should demonstrate high potential for leadership. Additionally,applicants must possess a minimum of eight years of work experience and are required to submitfor review a resume, a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, a letter of support fromtheir current employer, and official transcripts from all academic course work. All applicants also arerequired to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.
Why is this School the Right Choice for Military Members or Military Family Members
Georgetown’s executive degree programs are designed to train leaders to identify where theirorganization stands in relation to the current global environment, shows them how to best positiontheir enterprise for the future success, and equips them with the tools to achieve desired objectives.A combination of course work, residencies and a capstone project provides the framework to attainpersonal and professional leadership.
Our classes are led by experienced faculty who offer practical and applicable knowledge and areequally committed to our students as mentors beyond the classroom. Our students span a widerange of industries and functional areas. Global in nature, our curriculum integrates all functionalbusiness areas, and incorporates international consulting projects. It also capitalizes on our locationby providing a world view that can only be derived from Georgetown’s access to the key institutionsand leaders in Washington, D.C.- the epicenter of global business and policy.
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Address:37 & O Streets, NW
Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474Washington, DC 20057msb.georgetown.edu
Admission Phone202-687-2691
Military Programs ContactDavid Shearman
Military Programs Phone202-687-2708
Military Programs [email protected]
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