The U.S. Army Armament Graduate School (AGS) is a one-of-a-kind institution offering a PhD in Armament Engineering to employees across the DoD. Supporting the mission of the DEVCOM Armaments Center to Lead innovative research and lifecycle engineering of armaments solutions, AGS develops eligible DoD employees by providing the only known graduate school curriculum created specifically to advance armaments engineering and research. The school awarded its first Masters in Armament Engineering certificate in 2015 and its first Doctor of Philosophy in Armaments Engineering certificate in 2019. The Armament Graduate School provides a rigorous, graduate-level curriculum in armament engineering under the guidance of a faculty that is comprised principally of Armaments Center Ph.D. employees. The Armament Graduate School is pursuing accreditation as authorized by the Armament Graduate School Act (10 USC 7422). Students retain their full-time positions as DoD government employees during their study, attend classes in-person during a given semester on Fridays, and complete coursework during their personal time.
Who can apply?
- DoD workforce employees who have a degree in engineering, mathematics or any of the hard sciences should apply.
- Students must be able to attend classes in person at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ on Fridays.
Why should I apply?
- Deepens your understanding and broadens your knowledge and horizons for armament engineering success. This is a one-of-a-kind Doctorate in Armament Engineering.
When should I apply?
- Applications are accepted every year from January through the first week of April.
- Reach out to the contact on the application form for the current year’s submission end date.
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Mission and Vision of the Armament Graduate School
Mission
The U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center Armament Graduate School at Picatinny Arsenal provides advanced-level education and research to enhance the nation’s armament capabilities.
Vision
The US Army DEVCOM Armaments Center Armament Graduate School at Picatinny Arsenal serves the nation as the world’s preeminent center of higher learning for armament engineering and as a unique catalyst for armament innovation and research.
Accreditation Status
The U.S. Army Armament Graduate School is a Candidate for Accreditation institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org). The Armament Graduate School’s accreditation status is Candidate for Accreditation. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status, on March 17, 2025, was to grant Candidate for Accreditation status. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
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