Overview

Course Details

This leading-edge Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University program also analyzes terrorist weapons, security vulnerabilities, and counterterrorism tactics. As a student in APU’s online AA in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness program, you’ll study the motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics, and the implications of terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction.

This evolving field requires professionals who are prepared to proactively protect communities and nations. This degree program provides the knowledge and skills often sought by those with professional interests in security, law enforcement and public safety, and counterterrorism.

Key Facts

Recognize the threat to the U.S. posed by both domestic and international terrorist groups and state actors armed with weapons of mass destruction
Analyze the threat posed by chemical and biological agents
Understand the threat posed by radiological and nuclear terrorism
Review the use of detection and monitoring equipment and personal protection and decontamination practices for the first responder

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards

Regulatory Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction

Homeland Security and Defense

Private Sector Homeland Security

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Port Security

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Military Science Public Policy Terrorism & Security View 39 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 21 in Reading, 23 in Writing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Additional Details

$250 with Preferred Military Rate
$315 with Veteran Grant

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Scholarships Information

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