R 282109Z AUG 24 MARADMIN 397/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CG EDCOM QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM UPDATE FY-25//   REF/A/MSG/SECNAV/171700ZJAN20// GENTEXT/RMKS/1.  This message provides an update to U.S. Naval  Community College (USNCC) degree and certificate programs available to students.  The USNCC was established by the Secretary of the Navy as the community college of the naval services.  USNCC offers programs that contribute to combat readiness and support Force Design 2030. 2.  Active-duty Marines may apply to programs through the USNCC  website at https:(Slash)(Slash)www.usncc.edu/.  There is no tuition, mandatory course fees, or course material costs incurred by parent commands or participating students.  USNCC accepts applications all  year so please apply now.  Classes are taught 100% online and  asynchronously or offered in a competency-based equivalency mode. 3.  Program Updates. 3.A.  Degree program confers an associate degree with embedded  certificates, to include the USNCC Naval Studies Certificate.  3.B.  The USNCC Naval Studies Certificate is comprised of five USNCC delivered naval science courses and will be incorporated into all  USNCC degree programs:          (1) NAV 101 Naval Ethics & Leadership          (2) NAV 102 Modern Naval History          (3) NAV 103 Naval Force Design          (4) NAV 104 Civilian / Military Relations, Organization,  and American Government          (5) NAV 105 Introduction to the Geopolitical Environment  3.C.  Regionally accredited degree programs offered include:         (1) Associate of Arts, Military Studies, Arizona State  University          (2) Associate of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Arizona  State University          (3) Associate of Science, Logistics (Maritime), Arizona State University          (4) Associate of Applied Science, General Engineering  Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College         (5) Associate of Science, General Engineering, Alexandria  Technical & Community College          (6) Associate of Science, Naval Nuclear Engineering  Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College          (7) Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance, Embry‑Riddle  Aeronautical University          (8) Associate of Science, Engineering Fundamentals, Embry‑ Riddle Aeronautical University          (9) Associate of Science, Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems,  Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University          (10) Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity, Northern  Virginia Community College         (11) Associate of Applied Science, Technical Studies  (Logistics), Tidewater Community College          (12) Associate of Arts, General Studies w/ Computer Studies  Specialization, University of Maryland Global      Campus          (13) Associate of Science, Cybersecurity and Information  Assurance, Western Governors University           (14) Associate of Science, Data Analytics, Western Governors  University           (15) Associate of Science, Health Science, Western Governors  University 3.D.  All degrees include a professionally relevant certificate that  helps set you apart as an enlisted leader. 3.E.  Standalone certificates are available for each of the above- mentioned degree programs.