AWC DL Program

eSchool of Graduate PME - Air War College (SDE)

SDE/AWC Distance Learning Curriculum Flow

Program Information
Program Outcomes
Eligibility and Enrollment
Course Descriptions

Program Description:
The eSchool's Air War College distance learning (AWC DL) program is a senior developmental education (SDE) program. The SDE/AWC DL curriculum is based on the five core areas central to all levels of professional military education—leadership, profession of arms, warfighting, national/international security, and communication studies. The SDE/AWC DL program provides a strategic, air and space minded curriculum that prepares graduates to provide strategic leadership, appropriate expertise and critical thinking in support of national security objectives.

In August 2016, we launched edition 18 of SDE/AWC DL. Edition 18 curriculum is delivered online through a mix of self-paced courses and asynchronous facilitated seminars. The curriculum provides students with peer-to-peer interaction and collaboration opportunities, facilitation of online seminars by DL-certified faculty, and the ability to customize the program to suit personal and professional needs.

Student Handbook

Canvas Transition Instructions

The AWC DL 18.0 program produces graduates who are able to…

illustrate the skills required to lead successfully at the strategic level in the complex national security environment [Program Outcome-1];
analyze the contextual requirements for the effective strategic employment of airpower [Program Outcome-2];
comprehend the elements of successful military strategies which, in concert with other instruments of national power, support national security objectives [Program Outcome-3]; and critically analyze complex political-military issues and clearly articulate national security strategy options [Program Outcome-4].

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for SDE/AWC DL are found in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2656, Developmental Education. Refer to AFI 36-2656 for further details or updates.

Military: The program is offered to O-5 selects and above. Persons may be active duty Air Force or Space Force, Air Force Reserve (AFRES), or Air National Guard (ANG); sister-service active duty, Guard, or Reserve; or Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
- ANG and AFRES members have the opportunity to enhance their SDE/AWC DL PME experience with Air Reserve Component Seminars (ARCS).
- Army officers: Officers will not enroll in other than Army schools without written approval of the DCS, G-3/5/7 (Director of Training). AR 350-1, 10 DEC 2017

Civilian: DoD civilian employees in the grades of GS 13/14/15 or equivalent are eligible to enroll.

International: Requests for PME correspondence courses for international students are forwarded to the Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron through the country Security Cooperation Organization or country embassy. The request must identify an existing source of funding (for example, FMS training case) or request preparation of a new training case; provide the name, address, email, and phone number for the U.S. military officer or U.S. civilian employee who will sponsor the student; and include written verification by the U.S. sponsor that the student meets the rank prerequisite for the desired program and is proficient in the English language to complete the program successfully.

Enrollment

Military
If you meet the program eligibility, you must create an AUSIS account before enrolling. A CAC card is required to create the account
Go to AF Portal and login
Under QUICK LINKS, scroll down to EDUCATION/TRAINING/FORCE DEVELOPMENT, and click on Air University Portal
Go to the silver bar that reads "Click here to login or create a new account," and click on "Create Account."
Go down to the menu bar on the left side of the AU Portal page and hover over "Distance Learning," then hover over the name of program desired and select "AUSIS."
From the AUSIS page, click on "Create Account."
If you do not have a CAC card or are not able to create an account for any other reason, please submit a help ticket by clicking here.

Civilians
If you meet the program eligibility, complete the Civilian Enrollment Instructions

For course descriptions, see the current Air University Catalog.