New online master's program for AF civilians now available

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Eligible Air Force civilians have until March 14 to apply for a new online master's degree program offered this June by Air University's Air Command and Staff College.

The two-year program, for civilians GS-11 and above and pay band-02 and above who don't already have their master's degree, consists of 33 semester hours and includes 11 eight-week courses that explore modern Air Force operations and leadership.

"For the first time, Air University is offering Air Force civilians the opportunity to earn an online master's degree at no cost to students other than books," said Suzette Daniel, a human resource specialist who serves as the course's program manager at the Air Force Personnel Center here. "This program offers our civilians a great force development opportunity to earn an advanced degree from an accredited institution."

After successfully completing the program, students earn a master's degree in Military Operational Art and Science. In addition, completion of this program satisfies the requirement of Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) as well as intermediate level PME.

Ms. Daniel said this new program is separate from ACSC's other traditional learning courses and that space will be limited for June's pilot class.

"For the upcoming session, Air University will support about 30 people," Ms. Daniel said. "They want to first gauge the response and see how many people are interested before they decide to expand future quotas."

Once enrolled, students are required to complete the program on their own time; use of government time is not authorized. To apply, scan and e-mail an AF Form 4059 to the global group box, "AFPC/DPIF Leadership Programs." For more information, call AFPC's Leadership Development Branch (210-565-2524, DSN 665-2524) or contact your career functional team representative at AFPC. Additional information can be found by searching for "ACSC OLMP" on the center's "Ask" Web site.