Program Details
Learn how to help others plan for, deter, and recover from terrorist incidents with an associate’s degree in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness. Graduates will be prepared for roles with the US military, government agencies, and defense contractors.
Classes cover topics including terrorism, security vulnerabilities, extremist groups, counterterrorism tactics, and national security. Threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents are identified and examined. Students interested in careers in security and law enforcement can benefit from this online homeland security degree.
The curriculum includes studies in areas such as:
- Consequence management
- Mind of a terrorist
- Regulatory issues in weapons of mass destruction
- Homeland security and defense
- Critical infrastructure protection
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
American Public University System is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score