Undergraduate Certificate - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

The undergraduate certificate in Explosive Ordnance Disposal seeks to increase your knowledge of the science, history, construction, and handling of explosive substances, as well as proper disposal techniques and incident assessments. Law enforcement agencies, the military, and government contractors need skilled, knowledgeable bomb disposal technicians and first responders to assist in protecting public safety.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the historical basis of the development of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) field.
• Identify the differences between military and civilian EOD organizations.
• Select the appropriate use of technology/approach in rendering safe operations.
• Describe the basic electrical and electronic theory/circuitry used in triggering and controlling standard and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).