Military Studies, Certificate
Explore military studies through a certificate shaped in partnership with the U.S. Naval Community College. Open to nonmilitary students alongside enlisted personnel and veterans, this program welcomes anyone drawn to understanding the forces that shape conflict and service.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Military Studies undergraduate certificate description
The military studies certificate program is designed in partnership with the U.S. Naval Community College to provide enlisted personnel, veterans and nonmilitary students with an interdisciplinary focus on national security, history and political science. Coursework includes global perspectives on war and conflict; an understanding of contemporary U.S. foreign policy; and regional focus of your choice on history, religion and politics.
The program includes capstone research or an applied project in which you explore the role of the U.S. military in advancing the goals of the nation in the past, present or future.
Why earn a military studies undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Earn your undergraduate certificate through fully online delivery, giving you the flexibility to study wherever you are.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
| Requirement | Minimum grade | Credit hours |
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| Required Courses | ||
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HST 101 Global History Since 1500
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MVS 100 Introduction to Military Studies
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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IDS 350 Military Studies Interdisciplinary Capstone
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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POS 361 American Foreign Policy
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Military Studies Electives | ||
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6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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ENG 101, 105 or 107 is a prerequisite requirement to enroll in IDS 350, as well as some elective options.
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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Create interdisciplinary arguments about military culture, veteran identity, and civil-military relations.
- Design a feasible research project related to military and veteran studies by asking appropriate questions and identifying usable sources.
- Evaluate primary and secondary sources for credibility and relevance.
Create interdisciplinary arguments about military culture, veteran identity, and civil-military relations.
Enrollment requirements
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
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Careers this military studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates of this program are prepared to further advance in careers in military service or in undergraduate study.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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SANCA 233
cisa@asu.edu
480-727-1526
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