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Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Certificate
(18 semester hours)

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Objectives

  • Describe the threat posed to society by Chemical Biologic Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons.
  • Name the state and non state actors most likely to obtain weapons of mass destruction.
  • Identify the motivation, ease and constraints on both state and non-state actors in acquiring CBRN weapons.
  • Describe countermeasures available to US agencies fighting terrorism.
  • Determine the role of the Federal Government in disaster response.

  • GM160 / HLSS211 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
  • GM260 / HLSS212 - Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards
  • GM261 / HLSS213 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
  • GM263 / HLSS215 - Regulatory Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • IR311 / HLSS104 - Chemical and Biological Defense
  • MM325 / EDMG340 - Consequence Management

 Undergraduate Catalog | Certificate

American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.

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