2 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Upper Division
The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) was established to develop a modernized, multi-disciplinary civilian talent pipeline for the Department of Defense (DoD). DCTC provides the targeted education, development and experiences required to meet current and future complex demands on the DoD workforce. The goal is to foster a continuous and increasing stream of multi-disciplinary cleared talent directly from the higher education system into the DoD civilian workforce. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Have a basic understanding of the opportunities, expectations, principles, ethics, rewards, and sense of purpose with government employment.
2Have a basic understanding of DoD structure, organization, authorities, responsibilities, and relationships with the executive and legislative branches.
3Have basic knowledge of DoD-related policies and policy development process.
4Have a basic understanding of military services, missions, structures, responsibilities, operations, and culture.
5Have a basic understanding of personnel management, training, and teaming.
6Have an understanding of the DoD innovation and acquisition ecosystem, structures, and opportunities to innovate.
7Have technological literacy in DoD critical areas including priority tech modernization areas, and the implications for business functions.
8Demonstrate that they can function in a team setting and have a good grasp of team dynamics and functions including roles and responsibilities, conflict management and resolution and team effectiveness.
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