Military Leadership and National Security Studies

The program is designed for students who are interested in the historical, political and ethical dimensions of national security policy as well as the place and role of the military in American society.

"The aim of this interdisciplinary program is to prepare students to think about military action and national security policy in the context of constitutional principles, inter- and intra-governmental relationships, social and cultural constraints, and competing views of ethical human behavior." - Dr. David E. Marion, Wilson Center Director

Program Director Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr. accepts the 2009 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award from President Walter M. Bortz III, at Commencement. He also received the Senior Class Award. Story and pictures...

Dr. James Simms, Elliott Professor of History, oversees the program. Required courses address the military in American society, military history, leadership, and ethics. Electives include classes in U.S. national intelligence, American foreign policy, public speaking, world religions, organizational psychology and the history of American foreign relations.

 

Standing together at the official announcement of the new program during the symposium, "The War on Terrorism: 3 Years After" are (l-r): Provost & Dean of the Faculty Dr. Earl W. Fleck; General Bryan D. Brown, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida; Pres. Emeritus Lt. General Samuel V. Wilson; H-SC President Dr. Walter M. Bortz III; and Military Leadership/National Security Studies Program Director Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr.

"The new military leadership and national security studies program will complement and extend existing leadership education at Hampden-Sydney College. The program will broaden our reach from non-profit and governmental areas to the military and national security arena. We believe that this will make our graduates better able to understand and meet the serious challenges of the 21st Century." - Dr. Earl W. Fleck, Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Students may apply for admission to the program during the fall semester of their sophomore year. For more information, contact Dr. Simms at the Wilson Center.

 

2012 Military Leadership & National Security Studies Program Awards Banquet

• Events in Military Leadership/National Security Studies Certificate Program
• Application form for ML/NSS Certificate Program
• Requirements for ML/NSS Certificate Program
• ROTC Program
• James Y. Simms Award
• ML/NSS Program Certificate Recipients
• ML/NSS Program Alumni Photo Gallery
• Public Service Certificate Program
• Hampden Sydney men, past and present, serving their country in the military