Overview

Course Details

Gain a fundamental understanding of extremist groups, terrorism theory, terrorist weapons, and national security with the Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Associate Degree (AD) at the American Public University.

This leading-edge 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.

What You Will Do

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

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 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

Disciplines

Military Science Public Policy Terrorism & Security View 41 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

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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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.

$250 with military grant

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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