Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses 32 total credits
The Master of Arts program in war and strategy is designed to serve the Department of Defense's Strategic Thinkers Program, a premier graduate-level initiative that prepares select mid-career officers and civilians for senior leadership in national security and defense strategy. The program immerses military leaders in the evolving trends of war and strategy, with particular emphasis on their impact on effective decision-making and the execution of military operations. The program's joint composition --- drawing from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Space Force --- cultivates an interdisciplinary understanding of war, strategy and policy that directly supports the strategic needs of the U.S. government. You are educated in the reciprocity of war and strategy, warfighting and interagency or coalition-level strategic decision-making. You emerge with advanced strategic thinking skills, prepared to excel in demanding leadership roles. These appointments call for the ability to confront unanticipated security challenges, craft innovative approaches, and engage senior leaders on matters of strategy and military operations in the context of national policy objectives. Only Department of War, The Secretary of War Strategic Thinkers Program (STP) applicants approved by the Assistant Secretary of War for Readiness may apply for this degree program.
| Required Core | 18 credits |
| Electives | 12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 2 credits |
| Total Credits | 32 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEL 521 | War and Strategy in Theory and Practice | 4 |
| CEL 522 | Foundations of Military Coalitions | 4 |
| CEL 523 | War and Strategy in Great Power and Competition | 4 |
| CEL 524 | Contemporary Challenges in War and Strategy | 4 |
| CEL 570 | War and Strategy Wargames | 2 |
| Total Required Core | 18 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEL 571 | Capstone Course War and Strategy Staff Ride | 2 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 2 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Elective courses include CEL, GSC and IAL coursework. Students should consult their academic advisor for a complete list of elective courses. The capstone includes an on-site historical analysis of battlefields, and combines rigorous historical analysis, strategic reflection and experiential learning through an international staff ride examining a pivotal campaign in modern warfare.
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