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Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
The Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness provides you with a fundamental understanding of terrorism, terrorist weapons, security vulnerabilities, extremist groups, counterterrorism tactics, and national security. The U.S. military, government agencies, and defense contractors need knowledgeable individuals to help them plan for, deter, and recover from terrorist incidents. This online associate degree helps you to provide additional knowledge for those interested in the fields of a security officer, law enforcement officer, or security specialist with organizations concerned with national security, public safety, and counterterrorism.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- 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.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
24
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Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
6
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.