DSCU’s headquarters is located in the National Capital Region and consists of the following elements:
- Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program—Human Capital Initiative (SCWDP-HCI)
- Institutional Capacity Building Directorate
- BG Charles Young Institute
- International Military Training and Education Division
Mission
DSCU’s mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of Security Cooperation through the education, training, and development of the U.S. Security Cooperation workforce and through the education, training, and institutional capacity building of partner nations; and to produce research, analysis, and lessons learned that expand the intellectual foundations of Security Cooperation.
Vision
DSCU strives to be the center of intellectual life for the Security Cooperation enterprise; we prepare a global network of professionals to achieve outcomes that enhance the security of the United States and its partners and allies.
Values
- Academic Excellence: Commitment to personal, professional, and SC workforce innovation and growth through academics and integrity.
- Accountability: Maintaining the highest integrity in meeting the highest standards of the DoD, Congress, and the US taxpayer at a reasonable cost.
- Agility: Providing education, support, and relevant information in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaboration: Leveraging the knowledge of the SC community in order to develop valuable and timely SC academic curriculum.
- Community: Dedication to building and upholding relationships within the SC community and adding value to the workforce
- Diversity: Representation of varied experiences through faculty, staff, students, and curriculum content.
Faculty Spotlight
DSCU is especially proud of the quality and diversity of research, achievements, and scholarly work by DSCU’s faculty. DSCU faculty teammates are integral to DSCU being the center of intellectual life for the Security Cooperation enterprise.
Latest News
DIILS Partners With Nigeria
November 13, 2024
A team from DSCU’s Defense Institute of International Legal Studies recently traveled to Nigeria to meet with members of the Nigerian Navy as part of an ongoing Security Cooperation effort.
DSCU Announces Grant and Cooperative Agreement Awards
November 12, 2024
The Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) is pleased to announce its first grant and cooperative agreement awards for security cooperation research. DSCU sponsored these research projects for the first time as part of efforts to fulfill the mandates outlined in Title 10 U.S. Code Section 384.
Strategies & Capabilities for Cyber Challenges
November 6, 2024
The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) recently concluded the most recent iteration of its cyber resident course offerings, Strategies & Capabilities for Cyber Challenges.
2024 Security Cooperation Conference on Building Lasting Partnerships
November 5, 2024
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), hosted the third annual Security Cooperation (SC) Conference, titled “Building Lasting Partnerships: What Have We Learned?” Oct. 28–30, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
DIILS Engages with the Federated States of Micronesia
October 16, 2024
.A team from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently traveled to the Federated States of Micronesia to conduct an executive seminar on Human Rights and the Law of Armed Conflict with government officials.
October 2024 Heron
October 15, 2024
Announcing the latest ISG Heron – a quarterly newsletter that shines a spotlight on our work in Security Cooperation and Institutional Capacity Building, and showcases the dedicated individuals behind these important initiatives.
In this issue, ISG:
• Marks the Institute's 30th Anniversary with an in-depth article looking back on its unique history
• Welcomes brilliant new colleagues including a Deputy Director, a Maritime Senior Lecturer, four Regional Program Leads, and three Travel Specialists
• Profiles a combined DSCU Advising engagement in support of Bulgaria's F-16 program
• Offers a Standing Ovation to Europe Regional Program Lead, Ms. Jessica Kehl
• Spotlights Mr. Ian Wexler's inaugural year as ISG Director
Students Complete First Gender Considerations in Building Partner Capacity Course
October 9, 2024
Students enrolled in the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU’s) Gender Considerations in Building Partner Capacity (BPC) course recently completed five months of online faculty-led instruction and a two-day capstone in the National Capital Region (NCR).
ISG Principles of Defense Procurement & Contracting Course
October 8, 2024
The Defense Security Cooperation University’s Institute for Security Governance (ISG) recently concluded the Principles of Defense Procurement and Contracting resident course in Monterey, California. This International Defense Acquisition Resource Management (IDARM) course provides a theoretical and practical examination of fundamental concepts and challenges associated with national and global defense contracting.
The Institute for Security Governance: A Look at Three Decades of Impact
October 7, 2024
In October 2024, the Defense Security Cooperation University’s Institute for Security Governance (ISG) celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, the Institute, its predecessor organizations, and its team of dedicated experts, have shaped and advanced the mission of Security Cooperation through determination, innovation, and dedication.
Certification 2.0 Official Launch
October 2, 2024
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) is pleased to announce the next stage of the phased launch of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification 2.0 Program.
DSCU Georgia Team Receives 2024 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Award
October 1, 2024
The Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) Ministry of Defense Advisor team in Tbilisi, Georgia, has been awarded the
DIILS Partners with the Philippines
September 26, 2024
A team from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently traveled to the Philippines. The engagement continued ongoing security cooperation work with supporting maritime agencies of the Philippines National Maritime Center.