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In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the
United States, there is great discussion about the ‘new'
methods of terrorism and how to effectively counter the threat
posed by terrorist groups armed with weapons of mass destruction.
Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies
to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid
in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan.
To effectively combat this new scourge we must explore the
motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics
and the implications of terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction.
This presents real challenges to any government and national
security community due to the many different domestic and
international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership,
motivations, political objectives and their own repertoire
of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve
and mature in their capability means even greater challenges
lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved
in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.
The fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students
for the complexities of this field, along with preparation
in a number of areas across the spectrum of weapons of mass
destruction, counter terrorism and homeland security. In its
degree programs, APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects
this discipline in its current emergency state.
In addition to the institutional and general education level
learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass
Destruction Preparedness also seeks the following specific
learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each
of the respective areas of weapons of mass destruction, graduates
in this degree program will be able to:
- Recognize the threat to the U.S. posed by both domestic
and international terrorist groups and state actors armed
with weapons of mass destruction.
- Describe the threat posed to society by chemical agents.
- Relate the threat posed to society by biological agents.
- Identify the threat posed to society by radiological
and nuclear terrorism.
- Review the use of detection and monitoring equipment
and personal protection and decontamination practices for
the first responder.
Requirements
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED to apply.
Other Associate Degree Programs
About American Military University
AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public
University System and is the number one provider of online
education to the military. AMU offers the relevant programs
and courses for today's job market via over 76 relevant degrees.
Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs:
the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields
they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations
and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs;
and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate
members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance
to the skills needed in their industries. Courses are 100
percent online and start monthly (versus semesters), with
8 and 16 week classes available in many programs.
Accreditation
The American Public University System is regionally accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association;
and nationally, by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance
Education and Training Council.
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