CATALOGUE OF WMD AND
WMD-RELATED EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Center for the Study of Weapons
of Mass Destruction
National Defense University
STAYING LEFT OF BOOM
Catalogue of professional and
educational opportunities for
federal government employees
and non-government individuals
spanning a wide range of WMD –
related topics.
2019 Edition, v. 1 / September 2019
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Project Managers:
Dr. Mark Mattox
Mr. Nicholas Winstead
Cover photo from https://warriorforge2013.wordpress.com/2013/07/11/waiting-to-exhale/
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About our Catalogue
The Center for the Study of WMD has worked to identify, assess, and evaluate the state of CWMD academic
programs in the United States and partner nations in order to produce this comprehensive list of WMD
Education Programs that can serve as a guide for those interested in furthering their professional development
on a wide range of WMD topics. Initially aimed at providing DoD employees with educational advancement
opportunities outside of DoD, the project has been expanded to target a larger audience with representation
from graduate programs, fellowships, certificate programs, and online coursework.
This compilation includes programs run or sponsored by government, academia, and non-governmental
organizations with varying degrees of intensity and specialization. We plan to update the catalogue periodically
to reflect the most up-to-date information available regarding these opportunities and maintain an updated
version on our website at http://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/.
We will be continuing to seek assistance as this is the first publication resulting from this project. Despite the
large collection of opportunities we have represented here, we recognize that there are likely more we have not
yet discovered. These may be closed government programs or outreach programs without public advertising. If
there is a class or program that you believe may fit our search, please reach out to alert us to that opportunity
so that we can create the most accurate and comprehensive list possible.
Please direct all inputs to CSWMD-Admin@ndu.edu
We would also like to thank those who have contributed to this catalogue thus far for enabling this project to
grow into its current form and purpose.
About the Center
Established in 1994, the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction is at the forefront of education
and research on the impact of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) on U.S. and global security. Originally
focused on threats to U.S. military forces, the Center now applies its expertise and experience to the full range
of WMD challenges.
The Center maintains a broad mandate for education, research, and outreach, and pursues ambitious initiatives
in these areas. Its research contributes to the understanding of the security implications of WMD, as well as to
the challenge of fashioning effective responses. Through its education, research, and outreach programs, the
Center seeks to enhance awareness in the next generation of military and civilian leaders of the WMD threat. At
the direction of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Center is the focal point for WMD matters in Joint
Professional Military Education. In addition to the Center’s courses on countering WMD and consequence
management at National Defense University, staff members also lecture on WMD issues widely and across the
academic and operational spectrum.
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Table of Contents
I.
Advanced Degree Programs............................................................................ 4
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
c.
Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
II.
Fellowship Programs ...................................................................................... 22
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
c.
Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
III.
Undergraduate and Certificate Programs ....................................................... 36
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
c.
Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
IV.
Professional Development Courses ................................................................. 49
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
V.
Continuing Education Courses ........................................................................ 56
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
c.
Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
VI.
Opportunities Outside the Continental U.S. (OCONUS) ....................................74
a.
General WMD Studies (Overview)
b.
Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Entries are organized alphabetically by topic within each section.
As some entries fall under multiple sections, some entries appear in multiple sections.
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Advanced Degree Programs
This section contains advanced degree programs at nationally and regionally
accredited universities and colleges. This includes everything from Master’s and
Doctoral degrees in WMD-related fields like security studies to concentrations
and degrees in WMD-focused programs that we acquired either through online
searches, word-of-mouth, or direct contact with program managers.
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General WMD Studies (Overview)
War in the Modern World
Master of Arts
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London; War
Synopsis: The fully-online two-year part-time program
offers a well-designed, engaging, and flexible learning
program for those interested in warfare from 1945 to
the present, with special reference to the seemingly
ubiquitous role of air power. Modules (courses) such as
International Law and the Use of Force include
components of state and non-state actors in the WMD
space.
Studies Online
Location: Fully online
POC: Dr. David Easter, Programme Director
and Admissions; da[email protected]
Eligibility: This is a fully online program that requires the completion of 6 11-week modules, as well as a
15,000 word dissertation at the end of the taught modules.
Link
Tags: Part-Time, Online
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Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
Master of Arts Program
Course Information
Institution: Naval Postgraduate School
Synopsis: This program includes WMD components in
courses like Introduction to Homeland Security and The
Unconventional Threat to Homeland Security. NPS
requires students to be in residence only two weeks
every quarter. Students complete the remainder of
their coursework via the web.
Location: Monterey, CA or National Capital
Region (currently in Hagerstown, Maryland)
Sponsored By: Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA); U.S.
Department of Homeland Security’s National
Preparedness Directorate
POC: Ms. Heather Issvoran
[email protected]
Eligibility: The Master’s Degree Program is provided at no cost to state (including members of the National
Guard under Title 32), local municipality, tribal, territorial and U.S. Department of Homeland Security
government employees (including the U.S. Coast Guard) accepted into the program.
Link
Tags: Part-time, Online, On-site
Defense and Strategic Studies at Missouri State University
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: Missouri State University;
Synopsis: The Department of Defense and Strategic
Studies provides professional, graduate-level education
in national security policy, cyber security, WMD
proliferation, international terrorism, military
operations, global security challenges, and intelligence
analysis. In lieu of the Defense and Strategic Studies
M.S., an individual can obtain a certificate in Weapons
of Mass Destruction Studies.
Department of Defense and Strategic Studies
(DSS)
Location: Fairfax, VA
POC: Dr. Keith Payne;
DSS1@missouristate.edu
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time; Part-time; On-site
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Countering WMD Graduate Fellowship Program
Graduate Fellowship/Master of Science Degree
Course Information
Institution: Missouri State
Synopsis: The goal of the CWMD Graduate fellowship is to build
an enduring cadre of national security leaders intellectually and
experientially equipped to meet future WMD challenges and to
function in an interagency capacity in support of the US
Government’s CWMD mission.
University; National Defense
University
Location: Fairfax, VA and
Washington, DC
Sponsored By: U.S. Department
of Defense, ASD NCB
POC: CWMDFello[email protected]
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a SECRET security clearance. Civilians GS-09 through GS-15 and military O-3
through O-6 or WO2 or WO5. Non-DoD employees of equivalent ranks are eligible but must provide funding
for the program completion. Only DoD personnel are eligible for DoD funding.
Link
also listed in Fellowship Programs
Tags: Part-time, On-site
Environmental Management
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: Webster University; Biological
Synopsis: This program provides students with the Sciences
tools and techniques to navigate the business aspects Location: St. Louis, MO
of environmental management, including managing POC: admit@webster.edu
environmental-related risk from an organization’s
operation, identifying environmental hazards affecting
air, water, and soil quality, and assessing
environmental-related risk, including outcomes from
WMD.
Eligibility: Transfer credits are available for this program through the US Army CBRN Captains Career Course
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Government or International Relations at Harvard University
Master of Liberal Arts
Course Information
Institution: Harvard University; Social
Synopsis: These programs seek to have participants
gain insights into the institutions of government,
politics, policy, and the systems used to govern
communities and nation states to better-understand
today’s pressing global issues. Courses like The Future
of War focus heavily on WMD issues like
nonproliferation, deterrence, and the role of state and
non-state actors.
Sciences and Cultural Studies or Global
Studies in the Harvard Extension School
Location: Cambridge, MA
POC: inquiry@extension.harvard.edu
Eligibility: Students begin by completing three stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree
requirements page. During the third degree course, the student submits their application. This program has
application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site, Online
Homeland Security at the University of DC
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: University of the District of
Synopsis: The program focuses on community
preparedness, response, and recovery from
catastrophic events, and includes specializations
including cybersecurity, global institutions and security,
terrorism and counterterrorism, and WMD.
Columbia; College of Arts and Sciences,
Office of Graduate Studies
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Dr. Angelyn Flowers; [email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Homeland Security Science at West Kentucky University
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: West Kentucky University;
Synopsis: This program is meant as a multidisciplinary
graduate degree program to prepare science
professionals and technology leaders for careers in
Homeland Security as an emerging cross-cutting
discipline. The program is concentrated in applications
of physics, biology, and chemistry to detect, quantify,
prevent, and decontaminate CBRNE/WMD threats.
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Homeland Security Sciences
Location: Bowling Green, KY
POC: Dr. Ivan Novikov;
ivan.novikov@wku.edu
Eligibility: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or physics.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-Time, On-site
Intelligence and National Security Studies (INSS)
Master of Science, Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: University of Texas at El Paso
Synopsis: These programs provide a highly-rigorous
interdisciplinary approach that focuses on specific
intelligence and security competencies that are
delivered across the spectrum of academic disciplines.
Courses like Intelligence and Counterproliferation, Public
Health Issues and Homeland Security, and International
Security primarily address WMD risks, threats, and
implications.
Location: El Paso, Texas
POC: Ms. Carmen Medellin;
[email protected]
Eligibility: Intended for students seeking employment or career advancement in the United States Intelligence
Community (IC). The INSS graduate program is also suitable for students interested in security-related jobs in
the private sector or with applied research institutions (think tanks). The INSS graduate program is also ideal
preparation for advanced graduate study at the doctoral level in international relations, political science,
public administration, public policy, history, or other closely related fields.
Link
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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International Relations and Contemporary War
Master of Arts
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London; War
Synopsis: This is a fully online program that provides
students with a deep and systematic understanding of
the historical evolution of the international system and
contemporary war, and critical awareness of current
problems and new insights. Modules (courses) such as
International Law and the Use of Force include
components of state and non-state actors in the WMD
space.
Studies Online
Location: Fully online
POC: Dr. Rachel Kerr, Programme Director
and Admissions; Rachel.ke[email protected]
Eligibility: This is a fully online program that requires the completion of 6 11-week modules, as well as a
15,000 word dissertation at the end of the taught modules.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, Online
Master of Science in Nuclear Studies at AFIT
Graduate Degree
Course Information
Institution: Air Force Institute of
Synopsis: This curriculum focuses on nuclear issues, from nuclear
weapon fundamentals and history to advanced nuclear concepts,
science and technology frontiers of nuclear weapon delivery
systems, and nuclear strategy. This program is currently under
development, and is not accepting students at this time.
Technology (AFIT), School of
Strategic Force Studies
Location: Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base, Ohio
POC: Mr. Jeff Martinez,
314-487-6349
Eligibility: Air Force Institute of Technology provides education for the United States Armed Forces.
Link
Tags: Part-Time, In-Person, Online
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Master of Science in Science and Technology Intelligence
Graduate Degree Program
Course Information
Institution: National Intelligence University
Synopsis: The Science and Technology Intelligence
(MSSTI) program requires that students declare a
concentration or tract, one of which is WMD.
Location: Bethesda, MD
POC: niuadmit@dodiis.mil
Eligibility: Must be either a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a federal government employee with an
active TS/SCI security clearance.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
Non-Proliferation and International Security
Master of Arts Program
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London,
Synopsis: The MA course will enable students to
examine the causes, processes and effects of weapons
proliferation, the evolution and effectiveness of the
international non-proliferation regime, and the way in
which proliferation influences other issues in
international relations. Students will use the knowledge
and tools of analysis from history, political science, the
hard sciences, philosophy and sociology to explore the
topic from a variety of perspectives.
Department of War Studies
Location: London campuses
POC: Dr. Susan Martin
[email protected]k
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honors (i.e. overall average of at least 67% across all years of
study) in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Public Policy
Doctoral Program
Course Information
Institution: RAND Corporation, Pardee RAND
Synopsis: The Pardee school offers a Ph.D. in public policy
program that is multidisciplinary, emphasizing analytic
tools and methodologies drawn from mathematics,
economics, statistics, political science, operations research,
and the behavioral and social sciences. Meant to help
policymakers and policy influencers, wide-ranging electives
include understanding WMD and terrorism, social network
analysis, terrorism, national security strategic andplanning,
and other topics of interest to federal employees.
Graduate School
Location: Santa Monica, CA
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: Pardee RAND limits admission to students who can participate full-time in its combined research-and-
study program.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Residency
Science and Int’l Security
Master of Arts
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London; Department
Synopsis: The Science & Security MA will provide you with
a detailed understanding of science and its relationship to
international politics. Developments in technology are
central to all aspects of international conflict and you will
need a multidisciplinary understanding of these
developments to fully comprehend their policy
implications. Through this programme you will gain a deep
understanding of topics such as nuclear weapons and
WMD, arms control verification, cyber security, and
terrorism.
of War Studies; Centre for Science and Security
Studies
Location: London campuses
POC: Dr. Susan Martin;
[email protected]k
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study)
in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Security Policy Studies
Master of Arts
Course Information
Institution: The George Washington
Synopsis: The Security Policy Studies (SPS) program
focuses on the security challenges for the 21st century
and how to respond to them. This program has
specialized fields, including a specialization for WMD.
University; Elliott School of International
Affairs
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Dr. David Malet; [email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
Interdisciplinary Security Studies
Master of Science, Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: East Carolina University;
Synopsis: Offering four areas of emphasis
(environmental health and occupational safety,
homeland security policy, international security, and
science and technology security), this program includes
WMD considerations, as well as areas of specialization
including emerging technologies in computer and
information science.
Department of Political Science
Location: Greenville, NC; Some courses can
be completed via distance education.
POC: Dr. Armin Krishnan;
[email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Other requirements vary by curriculum.
Link
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-Time, On-site, Online
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Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) - Security Studies
Master of Arts, Ph.D.
Course Information
Institution: Naval Postgraduate School,
Synopsis: Students in this area will develop a solid
understanding of CBRNE security, with courses that
examine the technical details of weapons and sensor
technologies, nonproliferation regimes, and the threat
of states or non-state actors acquiring and using WMDs.
School of International Graduate Studies,
Department of National Security Affairs
Location: Monterey, CA
POC: Jumana Kawar
[email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
Security Studies - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and
Explosive Security Concentration
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: University of Massachusetts,
Synopsis: Students in this area will develop a solid
understanding of CBRNE security, with courses that
examine the technical details of weapons and sensor
technologies, nonproliferation regimes, and the threat
of states or non-state actors acquiring and using WMDs.
This program also offers M.S. degrees in Security
Studies with Homeland Defense and International
Security concentrations.
Lowell, College of Fine Arts, Humanities &
Social Sciences, Security Studies
Location: Lowell, MA
POC: Dr. Arie Perliger;
Arie_Perliger@uml.edu
Eligibility: Must possess Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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War in the Modern World
Master of Arts
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London; War
Synopsis: This is a fully online two-year part-time MA
degree program that offers well-designed, engaging,
and flexible learning for everyone interested in warfare
from 1945 to the present. Modules (courses) such as
International Law and the Use of Force include
components of state and non-state actors in the WMD
space.
Studies Online
Location: Fully online
POC: Dr. David Easter, Programme Director
and Admissions; da[email protected]
Eligibility: This is a fully online program that requires the completion of 6 11-week modules, as well as a
15,000 word dissertation at the end of the taught modules.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/warstudies/study/wsonline/programmes/wimw.aspx
Tags: Part-time, Online
WMD Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (NPTS)
Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Middlebury Institute for
Synopsis: NPTS prepares students for professional
careers dealing with the threats posed by violent
extremism and WMD/NBC weapons. The
interdisciplinary curriculum integrates instruction in
international security, science and technology, history,
practical skills, and language training.
International Studies at Monterey; James
Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Location: Monterey, CA; Offices also in
Washington, D.C.
POC: Jen Holguin; jhambl[email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
Link
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Air Force Nuclear College
Graduate Coursework
Course Information
Institution: The Air Force Institute of
Synopsis: Develop Nuclear Enterprise Airmen with a
comprehensive understanding of nuclear deterrence,
assurance, and the critical thinking skills and knowledge
of nuclear deterrence and assurance challenges in the
21st Century. Also associated with the Center for
Unconventional Weapons Studies (CUWS).
Technology, School of Strategic Force Studies
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Ohio
POC: AFIT Main Number: 937-255-6565
Eligibility: For USAF personnel.
https://www.afit.edu/EX/page.cfm?page=1251
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Air University, Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Military
Operational Art and Science
Master’s Degree
Course Information
Institution: Air University, Air Command and
Synopsis: The Air Command and Staff College resident
curriculum is a rigorous 10-month graduate-level
program taught through intensive seminars and
engaging leaders. Students are taught to critically
write, read, and think at an advanced level of mastery
on topics including nuclear terrorism and WMD
proliferation.
Eligibility: For USAF personnel.
Staff College
Location: Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
POC: ACSC Main Number – 334-953-5024
(3223)
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/ACSC/Display/Article/922353/resident-curriculum/
Tags: Full-time, On-Site
Air University – Officer Professional Military Education with a
Concentration in Nuclear Weapons
Master’s Degree Concentration
Course Information
Institution: Air University, eSchool of
Synopsis: The Online Master’s Program (OLMP)
curriculum is designed to produce more effective
officers serving in operational-level command or staff
positions. The program fosters the development of
higher-order thinking by challenging students to think
critically about applying airpower in joint campaign
planning at the operational level of war. In terms of
WMD, one of the program’s 4 concentrations is on
Nuclear Weapons.
Graduate PME
Location: Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
POC: eSchool_HelpD[email protected]
Eligibility: For USAF personnel.
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/eSchool/OLMP/
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Arms Control and International Security
Master’s, Diploma, or Certificate
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London;
Synopsis: Students will learn about historical arms
control challenges, such as negotiation of the
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, along with
contemporary arms control issues as they relate to
international security, to include the Iran Nuclear Deal,
U.S.-Russia arms control, and disarmament verification.
Departments of War Studies and Defence
Studies
Location: London campuses
POC: Dr. Heather W. Williams;
heather.w.williams@kcl.ac.uk
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree with 1st Class or high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65%
across all years of study) in a social science or other related subject.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/arms-control-and-international-security-ma-pg-
dip-pg-cert.aspx.aspx
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
Biodefense
Doctoral, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates
Course Information
Institution: George Mason University
Synopsis: GMU’s biodefense program provides
students with the knowledge and analytic capabilities to
bridge the gap between WMD science and policy.
Location: Online available; D.C.
Metropolitan Area
POC: Gregory Koblentz; [email protected]
Eligibility: Must possess Bachelor’s degree.
https://schar.gmu.edu/prospective-students/programs/masters-programs/biodefense-ms
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site, Online
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Bioinformatics
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Programs
Course Information
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth
Synopsis: Bioinformatics is a new integrative discipline
that combines 21st century high-throughput life
sciences technologies such as genomics and proteomics
with computer science and information technology. MS
has both thesis and professional tracks.
University, Center for the Study of Biological
Complexity (CSBC)
Location: Richmond, Virginia
POC: Dr. Herschell Emery, [email protected]
Eligibility: Varies based on curriculum of choice.
https://csbc.vcu.edu/
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Master of Science or Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Georgetown University;
Synopsis: These programs focus on biohazardous
agents and emerging infectious diseases facing the
world community; whether such threats occur naturally
or are purposefully designed.
Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Judie Kuo, BGE Coordinator;
judie.kuo@georgetown.edu
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
https://biohaz.georgetown.edu/
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site, Online
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Biotechnology – Biosecurity and Biodefense Specialization
Master of Science
Course Information
Institution: University of Maryland;
Synopsis: This program prepares practitioners for the
front lines of homeland biodefense and bioterrorism
response by enabling educated practitioners to engage
with technology to detect, analyze, and respond to
biosecurity threats.
University College; Department of Healthcare
and Science
Location: Adelphi, MD; also available online
POC: Dr. Rana Khan, Director of
Biotechnology Programs;
[email protected]
Eligibility: If you don't have a molecular biology background, you must either take a college-level molecular
biology course or Introduction to Molecular Biology (3 Credits, BIOT 601) prior to the required program core.
http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/masters-degrees/biotechnology/biosecurity-and-biodefense.cfm
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site, Online
Public Health Studies, Concentration in Biosecurity and Disaster
Preparedness
Doctoral, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates
Course Information
Institution: Saint Louis University, Institute
Synopsis: SLU’s concentration in biosecurity and
disaster preparedness provides knowledge and skills
that are necessary to work as a biosecurity professional
within the public health, education, academic, or
consulting domains.
for Biosecurity
Location: St. Louis, MO
POC: Patti Mazzuca; pmazz[email protected]
Eligibility: This program is designed for individuals who already hold a master's degree in public health or a
related field.
https://www.slu.edu/programs/graduate/public-health-studies-phd.php
also listed in Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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Fellowship Programs
This section contains full-time and part-time fellowship opportunities.
These are all short-term opportunities lasting from a few months to several
years, focus on the professional development of the fellow, and are
sponsored by a specific association or organization seeking to expand
leadership in their field. This includes fellowship opportunities in WMD-
related areas that were acquired either through online searches, word-of-
mouth, or direct contact with program managers.
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General WMD Studies (Overview)
Arroyo Center’s Army Fellows Program at RAND
One-year Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: RAND Corporation, Arroyo
Synopsis: This program provides Army officers the
opportunity to increase their analytical capabilities by
participating in studies at the Arroyo Center addressing
critical policy issues face by the Army. Topics in focus
for past Army fellows include WMD, counterterrorism,
and threat assessments.
Center
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Sponsored By: U.S. Army
POC: Marcy Agmon, Director of Operations
and Army Business Liaison;
Marcy_Agmon@rand.org
Eligibility: Each year, the Army selects a number of majors and lieutenant colonels to work at RAND Arroyo
Center as visiting analysts in the RAND Arroyo Center’s Army Fellows Program.
https://www.rand.org/ard/fellows.html
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Christine Mirzayan Science and Policy Graduate Program
Fellowship for Graduated Students
Course Information
Institution: Missouri State
Synopsis: The fellowship provides early career individuals with
the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the Academies in
Washington, DC. These fellows are paired with mentors to learn
about science and technology policy, as well as the role that
scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts play in advising
the nation. Past fellows have focused on a broad range of topics
with WMD implications, like understanding the effects of
synthetic biology and the spread of information.
University; National Defense
University
Location: Fairfax, VA and
Washington, DC
Sponsored By: U.S. Department
of Defense, ASD NCB
POC: Karolina Konarzewska,
Program Coordinator;
kkonarzewska@nas.edu
Eligibility: For early career individuals.
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/policyfellows/
Tags: On-site
Computational Science Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Krell Institute
Synopsis: With areas of study like molecular
spectroscopy and reactions in molecular organic
chemistry, this program of study trains future
computational scientists to model everything from
atmospheric conditions to WMD-related areas like the
computational modeling of proteins.
Location: Ames, Iowa with laboratory
practicums in one of 20 DOE sites
Sponsored By: National Nuclear Security
Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Eligibility: For students planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S.
university. We encourage applications from students in engineering and the physical, computer,
mathematical or life sciences.
https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Countering WMD Graduate Fellowship Program
Graduate Fellowship/Master of Science Degree
Course Information
Institution: Missouri State
Synopsis: The goal of the CWMD Graduate fellowship is to build
an enduring cadre of national security leaders intellectually and
experientially equipped to meet future WMD challenges and to
function in an interagency capacity in support of the US
Government’s CWMD mission.
University; National Defense
University
Location: Fairfax, VA and
Washington, DC
Sponsored By: U.S. Department
of Defense, ASD NCB
POC: CWMDFello[email protected]
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a SECRET security clearance. Civilians GS-09 through GS-15 and military O-3
through O-6 or WO2 or WO5. Non-DoD employees of equivalent ranks are eligible but must provide funding
for the program completion. Only DoD personnel are eligible for DoD funding.
http://cwmdgradfellowship.dodlive.mil/
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Part-time, On-site
Department of Homeland Security Fellowship
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: RAND Corporation, Homeland
Synopsis: This fellowship is meant to develop up-and-
coming leaders with the strategic analysis and planning
skills needed to meet the challenges of a complex
organization, and help achieve DHS’s mission set by
studying with nationally-known RAND researchers on
critical homeland defense issues, including
counterterrorism and WMD.
Security Research Division
Location: Crystal City, VA
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
POC: Henry Willis, Director, RAND Homeland
Security Program; Henry_[email protected]
Eligibility: Annual nomination and selection processes begin in spring for a fall start-up date. Further, this
fellowship is only for senior level DHS employees.
https://www.rand.org/hsrd/fellowship.html
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Fellowship in Grand Strategy, Security, and Statecraft
Pre or Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Course Information
Institution: Harvard University Kennedy
Synopsis: This program will educate young scholars
from a variety of disciplines working in the broad area
of strategy and statecraft, with particular emphasis on
the United States and its role in the world. Research
areas include WMD implications on international
security, as well as more nuclear-centric areas of
deterrence and compellence.
School’s Belfer Center for Science and
International Affairs and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology’s Center for
International Studies
Location: Massachusetts
POC: Susan Lynch;
susan_lynch@harvard.edu; 617-496-1981
Eligibility: Must have begun participating in or completed doctorate program.
https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/new-fellowship-grand-strategy-security-and-statecraft
Tags: Full-time, On-site
Jefferson Science Fellowship Program
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: National Academies of Sciences,
Synopsis: The JSF is open to tenured, or similarly
ranked, faculty from U.S. institutions of higher learning
who are U.S. citizens. This program focuses on building
a cohort that can address the complexities of good
governance in a world of accelerated advancements in
science, technology and engineering (STE). Accurate
and timely understanding of rapidly advancing STEs
include the effect that these innovations would have on
the WMD threat space.
Engineering, and Medicine
Location: Washington, D.C.
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of State
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: This is a full-time, one-year assignment at the U.S. Department of State.
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/jefferson/
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Military Fellowship Program
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Synopsis: Military Fellows perform research at Lincoln
Laboratory approximately two days a week in areas
including Homeland Protection, ISR Systems and
Technology, Advanced Technology, Cyber Security and
Information Sciences, Space Control, and other topics
that have potential CBRN applications.
Location: Lexington, MA
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of Defense;
Department of the Air Force
POC: John E. Kuconis, Executive Officer at
MIT Lincoln Laboratory; [email protected]
Eligibility: For active-duty military either enrolled in a graduate degree program that requires a thesis, is
sponsored by Training with Industry, or is sponsored by their respective service for Senior Service School.
https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/military-program.html
Tags: On-site
Federal Executive Fellowship (FEF)
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: RAND Corporation, National
Synopsis: The FEF provides selected officers an
opportunity to improve their understanding of the
national security decision-making process, including
WMD-related issues, through assignment to world-class
research organizations and academic institutions.
Security Research Division
Location: Varies
Sponsored By: Office of the Secretary of
Defense
POC: Michael G. Cooper (USMC Program);
Michael.g.cooper2@usmc.mil
Eligibility: Navy – Active duty O4-O6 Unrestricted Line (URL) and Restricted Line (RL) officers
Marine – Unknown. Please contact POC Michael G. Cooper for more details
For the Navy fellowship (https://doni.documentservices.dla.mil/default.aspx)
For the USMC fellowship – Unknown. Please contact POC Michael G. Cooper for more details
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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National Defense Science and Engineering Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Defense
Synopsis: This program is a means of increasing the
number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science
and engineering disciplines of military importance. It
awards fellowships to applicants interested in WMD-
related disciplines like biosciences, chemical
engineering, physics, computer and computational
sciences, and chemical engineering.
Location: Varies
Sponsored By: Sponsors or delete
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: This fellowship is awarded to applicants who are pursuing a doctoral degree in, or closely related
to, STEM fields including Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Computer and Computation Sciences, Materials
Science and Engineering, and other disciplines. Only full-time doctoral students beginning or enrolled in a
U.S.-based and accredited institution of higher learning may apply for and receive this fellowship.
https://ndseg.asee.org/
Tags: Part-time
MIT Security Studies Program (SSP)
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of
Synopsis: Each year, MIT’s Security Studies Program
welcomes one serving member of the U.S. Air Force,
Navy, and Marine Corps, as well as two serving
members of the Army to participate in classes, as well
as offer their unique insights to the students. The
curriculum includes classes with WMD components like
Economics of National Security, Protecting the
Homeland: The Challenges of Domestic Security, and
Controlling the World’s Most Dangerous Weapons.
Technology, Security Studies Program
Location: Cambridge, MA
POC: ssp_info@mit.edu
Eligibility: Service members must be nominated by their respective branch
https://ssp.mit.edu/about/national-security-fellows-program
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Policy Fellowship Program
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Institute for Defense Analyses,
Synopsis: This two-year fellowship provides a unique
opportunity to use critical thinking and analytic skills to
work on a diverse set of challenges in science and
technology (S&T) policy areas. These policy areas
include WMD-related topics like national security, life
sciences, innovation and competitiveness, space
sciences, and information technologies.
Science and Technology Policy Institute
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: This fellowship is only open to those that have recently completed their bachelor’s degree (within
the past two years).
https://www.ida.org/en/STPI/STPIResearchStaff/FellowshipProgram.aspx
Tags: Full-time, On-site
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: American Association
Synopsis: AAAS fellowships provide opportunities to outstanding
scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking
while contributing their knowledge and analytic skills to the
federal policymaking process. Executive branch fellows can focus
on WMD-related topics like national and international security,
terrorism and warfare prevention and nonproliferation, and NBC
weapons.
for the Advancement of Science
Location: Washington, DC
Sponsored By: Varies depending
on fellowship type
POC: fellowships@aaas.org
Eligibility: Must hold a doctoral level science degree or a master’s in engineering. This program is NOT open
to federal employees.
https://www.aaas.org/page/stpf/become-st-policy-fellow
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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The Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars Fellowship in
Nonproliferation Studies
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Middlebury Institute of
Synopsis: Davis UWC Scholars engaged in this
fellowship will conduct research on issues related to the
spread and control of weapons of mass destruction,
including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons,
and on regional security issues involving the former
Soviet Union, East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Program is currently on hold for 2018.
International Studies at Monterey, James
Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Location: Monterey, CA
POC: Masako Toki; Fellowship Coordinator;
831-647-3580; masak[email protected]
Eligibility: All Davis UWC Scholars who have completed at least their sophomore year of study by time of
application are eligible. Knowledge of international security topics and command of a foreign language are
desirable. Students majoring in the physical or biological sciences are also encouraged to apply.
http://sites.miis.edu/summerintern/fellowships/
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Nuclear Nonproliferation International Safeguards (NNIS)
Graduate Fellowship Program
Doctoral Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: South Carolina Universities
Synopsis: Participating universities foster partnerships
between science/engineering programs and programs
focused on nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards
policy. Armed with both deep technical expertise and
policy understanding, NNIS Fellows are primed to take
on the exciting and challenging work of international
nuclear safeguards.
Research and Education Foundation
(SCUREF)
Location: The University of South Carolina
Aiken (USCA)
Sponsored By: National Nuclear Security
Administration; U.S. Department of Energy
Eligibility: Restricted to Doctoral Candidates
http://www.scuref.org/nnis/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Rickover Fellowship Program in Nuclear Engineering (RFP)
Graduate Fellowship Program
Course Information
Institution: South Carolina Universities
Synopsis: This program is meets the needs of the Naval
Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) for appropriately trained personnel to maintain
and develop the science and engineering technology of
naval nuclear propulsion. The program prepares
students to support the broader objective of advancing
fission energy development through the research
efforts of the fellows. This also generates nuclear
engineering expertise that may be useful for WMD-
related discussions on nuclear energy.
Research and Education Foundation
(SCUREF)
Location: South Carolina
Sponsored By: Knolls Atomic Power
Laboratory; Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory;
U.S. Department of Energy
Eligibility: Fellows must be enrolled in an academic course of study and pursue research applicable to the
science and engineering programs.
http://www.scuref.org/rfp/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of
Synopsis: The Nuclear Security Fellows Program seeks
to stimulate the development of the next generation of
thought leaders in nuclear security. Fellows are
expected to produce policy-relevant research, including
book manuscripts, draft articles, dissertations, chapters
in edited volumes, or reports.
Technology, Security Studies Program
Location: Cambridge, MA
Sponsored By: The Stanton Foundation
POC: Fellowship Coordinator; ssp-
fellowships@mit.edu
Eligibility: Available to scholars with a PhD or equivalent degree (MD/JD) from the U.S. or abroad. PhD
candidates must have at least three chapters of their dissertation completed, and their dissertation topic
must be in nuclear security.
https://ssp.mit.edu/about/nuclear-security-fellows-program
Tags: Residency
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Stewardship Science Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Krell Institute
Synopsis: The DOE NNSA SSGF program's primary
objective is to encourage the training of scientists by
providing financial support to talented students who
study and research designated areas of stewardship
science accompanied by practical work experience at
DOE NNSA research facilities. This also generates
nuclear expertise that may be useful for WMD-related
discussions on nuclear energy and weapons
maintenance.
Location: Ames, Iowa with laboratory
practicums at various DOE sites
Sponsored By: National Nuclear Security
Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Eligibility: For doctoral candidates studying high energy density physics, nuclear science, or properties of
materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics.
https://www.krellinst.org/ssgf/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
Johns Hopkins’ Center for Health Security – Emerging Leaders in
Biosecurity Initiative (ELBI) Fellowship
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: Johns Hopkins
Synopsis: The Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Fellowship is an
opportunity for career professionals to deepen their expertise, expand
their network, and build their leadership skills. This highly-competitive,
part-time program boasts more than 100 alumni from a wide variety of
organizations in government, the private sector, and academia.
University, Center for Health Security
Location: Washington, DC
Sponsored By: The Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation
POC: Elle Law; Senior Program
Assistant;
info@healthpolicyfellows.org
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in or have graduated from a masters or doctoral program in the past 3 years or have at
least 1 year of professional experience in national security, public health, medicine, biotechnology, or a related field.
Must be a U.S., U.K., Canadian, or Australian Citizen.
http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/our-work/emergingbioleaders/
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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National Academy of Medicine’s Health Policy Fellows Program
Fellowship
Course Information
Institution: National Academy of
Synopsis: This non-partisan fellowship has offered exclusive, hands-on
policy experience in the nation’s capital by working hand-in-hand with
key players in federal health policy. More than 250 fellows have
participated in the policy process at the federal level and used that
leadership experience to improve WMD-related areas like emergency
response and health policy.
Medicine
Location: Washington, DC
Sponsored By: The Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation
POC: Elle Law; Senior Program
Assistant;
info@healthpolicyfellows.org
Eligibility: Must have earned an advanced degree in one of the following disciplines: allied health professions;
biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration;
medicine; nursing; public health; social and behavioral health; or health law.
http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org/
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Undergraduate and Certificate Programs
This section contains undergraduate degree and certificate programs at
nationally and regionally accredited universities and colleges. This includes
everything from Bachelor’s degrees in WMD-related fields like security
studies to concentrations and degrees in WMD-focused programs to
certificate programs that we acquired either through online searches,
word-of-mouth, or direct contact with program managers.
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General WMD Studies (Overview)
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)- Funded Distance
Learning in Nuclear Studies Certificate
Graduate Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: The Air Force Institute of
Synopsis: The certificate program is currently available
as a distance-learning program. It is funded through the
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
Technology (AFIT), School of Strategic Force
Studies
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Ohio
POC: Mr. Jeff Martinez – 314-487-6349
Eligibility: Unknown. Please contact POC Mr. Jeff Martinez for more details
https://www.afit.edu/EX/programs.cfm?p=80&a=pd
Tags: On-line
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Homeland Security Program
Bachelor’s Degree with Concentrations
Course Information
Institution: St. John’s University,
Synopsis: The Homeland Security Program at St. John’s
University focuses on the protection of the nation’s critical
infrastructure and populace from terrorism, criminal acts, and
natural disasters. All tracks for the Bachelor’s Degree incorporate
CBRNE coursework. This program includes WMD components in
coursework like Global Threats to Security, Introduction to CBRNE,
and Disaster Response and Hazard Control.
College of Professional Studies
Location: Queens, NY
POC: admissions@stjohns.edu
Eligibility: See Admissions Criteria for St. John’s University
http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/college-professional-studies/programs-and-
majors/homeland-security-bachelor-science#Core
Tags: On-site
Intelligence and National Security Studies (INSS)
Masters of Science, Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: University of Texas at El Paso
Synopsis: The INSS graduate curriculum focuses on
specific intelligence and security competencies that are
delivered across the spectrum of academic disciplines at
the University of Texas at El Paso. This program features
WMD components in coursework like Intelligence and
Counterproliferation, Public Health Issues and
Homeland Security, and International Security.
Location: El Paso, Texas
POC: Ms. Carmen Medellin;
[email protected]
Eligibility: Intended for students seeking employment or career advancement in the United States
Intelligence Community (IC). The INSS graduate program is also suitable for students interested in security-
related jobs in the private sector or with applied research institutions (think tanks). The INSS graduate
program is also ideal preparation for advanced graduate study at the doctoral level in international relations,
political science, public administration, public policy, history, or other closely related fields.
http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=75264
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: On-site
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Science, Technology, and International Security
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Johns Hopkins
Synopsis: This Certificate Program in Science, Technology, and
International Security draws on academics and seasoned
practitioners in broad areas such as cyber operations, biological
sciences, big data, energy policy, security studies, and
intelligence. It also includes WMD components in its coursework
like Technology and Terrorism, Technology of Weapons of Mass
Destruction, Biological and Chemical Threat Response &
Forensics, and Science, Medicine, and Policy in Biodefense.
University, Krieger School of Arts
and Sciences, Advanced Academic
Programs
Location: Baltimore, MD
POC: Dr. Mark Stout;
[email protected]
Eligibility: A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of undergraduate studies;
particular interests and work experience will also be considered.
http://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/certificate-programs/science-technology-and-international-
security/degree-requirements/
Tags: On-site
Security Studies
Master of Science, Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: East Carolina University;
Synopsis: Offering environmental health and
occupational safety, homeland security policy,
international security, and science and technology
security as emphases, this program includes WMD
considerations, as well as areas of specialization
including emerging technologies.
Department of Political Science
Location: Greenville, NC; Some courses can
be completed via distance education.
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Other requirements vary by curriculum.
http://www.ecu.edu/polsci/sec/
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site, Online
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The Terror-Crime Nexus and CBRN Threats
Certificate Training Course
Course Information
Institution: National Consortium for the
Synopsis: This course is designed to give you an
understanding of the ongoing debate (and the
implications of the different viewpoints) about the
terror-crime nexus, especially about the extent to which
it may extend to chemical, biological, radiological, and
nuclear (or CBRN) threats. It offers an introduction to
the conflicting positions about the nature and scale of
the collaboration between these different types of
actors.
Study of Terrorism and Responses to
Terrorism, University of Maryland; University
of Maryland’s Office of Extended Studies
Location: Online
POC: Liberty Day; START Training Manager;
301-405-6600; training@start.umd.edu
Eligibility: You do not need to be a UMD student to take this course.
Tags: Online
Texas A&M’s National Security Affairs Certificate
Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: Texas A&M University, Bush
Synopsis: The graduate Certificate in National Security
Affairs (Bush School of Government and Public Service)
is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the
formation and operation of the United States national
security policy, including WMD-related subjects, for
individuals with specific background and experience.
School of Government and Public Service
Location: College Station, TX
POC: Janeen Wood- 979-458-2276
[email protected]
Eligibility: Individuals may apply who hold a terminal or graduate degree from an accredited university and
three years employment (or a bachelor’s degree and five years employment) in a firm, laboratory, agency or
non-governmental organization in which the individual’s responsibilities involve the development or provision
of systems, services or products for use in national or international security. Applicants must meet these
requirements and those for admission for graduate study at Texas A&M University as a non-degree seeking
students (G-6).
Tags: On-site
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Arms Control and International Security
Masters, Diploma, or Certificate
Course Information
Institution: King’s College London;
Synopsis: Students will learn about WMD-related
historical arms control challenges, such as negotiation
of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, along with
contemporary arms control issues as they relate to
international security, to include the Iran Nuclear Deal,
U.S.-Russia arms control, and disarmament verification.
Along with subject matter expertise, students will
develop transferable analytic and research skills in a
dynamic and rigorous intellectual environment.
Departments of War Studies and Defence
Studies
Location: London campuses
POC: Dr. Heather W. Williams;
heather.w.williams@kcl.ac.uk
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Other requirements vary by curriculum.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/arms-control-and-international-security-ma-pg-
dip-pg-cert.aspx.aspx
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
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International Security
Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Stanford University, Center for
Synopsis: The International Security graduate
certificate provides the opportunity to acquire a
background in treaties and policy as context for work
in defense systems, verification, and other complex
security issues. WMD-related coursework includes a
course in the International History of Nuclear
Weapons.
Professional Development
Location: Online
Eligibility: Engineers, scientists, corporate managers, security professionals, military personnel, government
officials, and national labs staff encouraged to apply. A B.A. is required.
https://scpd.stanford.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1
226779
Tags: Part-time, Online
Nonproliferation Studies
Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: Middlebury Institute of
Synopsis: Certificate students take courses, seminars,
and workshops taught by nonproliferation experts and
faculty in the Graduate School of International Policy
and Management (GSIPM) department of the Monterey
Institute of International Studies. WMD-centric courses
include Nuclear Weapons Technology, Biological
Weapons Technology, Chemical Weapons Technology,
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, and
Chemical and Biological Weapons and Arms Control.
International Studies at Monterey, James
Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Location: Monterey, CA
POC: Alisyn Gruener; [email protected]
Eligibility: This program is a non-degree, 16 credit option that takes a year or less. Applications for admission
must be from individuals holding advanced degrees (M.A. or higher), or those with equivalent work
experience in international relations, science, engineering, law, or other related fields.
http://www.nonproliferation.org/about-2/programs/nonproliferation-education/certificate-in-
nonproliferation-studies/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Nuclear Deterrence
Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Harvard University, Harvard
Synopsis: This certificate program, developed in
consultation with the USAF, is meant to increase
understanding of the history and contemporary issues
related to nuclear deterrence, security,
nonproliferation, and arms control.
Extension School
Location: Cambridge, MA
POC: inquiry@extension.harvard.edu
Eligibility: To earn this certificate, participants must complete four certificate courses for graduate credit
within three years, all while earning at least a B grade in each course.
https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/professional-graduate-certificates/nuclear-deterrence-
certificate
Tags: Part-time, On-site
Nuclear South Asia: A Guide to India, Pakistan, and the Bomb
Online Certificate Course
Course Information
Institution: The Stimson Center, South Asia
Synopsis: The course provides the emerging generation
of strategic analysts in India, Pakistan, and elsewhere a
platform to study nuclear competition and dangers on
the Subcontinent. This WMD-related certificate course
includes video interviews with more than 80 leading
practitioners and scholars from India, Pakistan, and the
United States, including former senior diplomats and
military officers.
Program
Location: Online
Eligibility: Open to public.
https://www.nuclearlearning.org/courses/nuclear-south-asia
Tags: Part-time, Online
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Nuclear Weapons and Strategy Minor
Degree Program
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Air Force Academy
Synopsis: The Nuclear Weapons and Strategy minor at
the Academy focuses on the enduring WMD-related
fundamentals of the nuclear enterprise. This includes
the origin of nuclear energy, strategic policy,
proliferation, and the effects of radiation as a result of
nuclear reactions.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
POC: Dr. Ryan Cress; [email protected];
719-333-3272
Eligibility: Available for all majors. Cadets in the minor must have a SECRET security clearance.
https://www.usafa.edu/academic/nuclear-weapons-strategy-minor/
Tags: On-site
Nuclear Weapons Effects, Policy, and Proliferation Certificate
Program (NWEPP)
Graduate Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: Air Force Institute of
Synopsis: The primary focus of NWEPP is providing
formal graduate education in the areas of nuclear
weapon effects, nuclear proliferation and technologies,
and nuclear weapon strategy and policy to the Air
Force's operational nuclear community.
Technology, Department of Engineering
Physics
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Ohio
POC: Ms. Jennifer Ngo; Administrative
Assistant; 937-255-3636 ext 4706 and Dr.
John McClory; Director; 937-255-3636 ext
7308
Eligibility: This program is targeted to mid-career Air Force officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians
with current or future assignments in the Air Force and DoD nuclear enterprise. The NWEPP program starts 4
cohorts each calendar year.
https://www.afit.edu/ENP/programs.cfm?p=56&a=pd
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
Biodefense
Doctoral, Masters, and Graduate Certificates
Course Information
Institution: George Mason University
Synopsis: GMU’s biodefense program provides
students with the knowledge and analytic capabilities to
bridge the gap between WMD science and policy.
Location: Online available; D.C.
Metropolitan Area
POC: Gregory Koblentz; [email protected]
Eligibility: Varies by curriculum
https://schar.gmu.edu/prospective-students/programs/masters-programs/biodefense-ms
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Part-time, On-site, Online
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Biodefense Certificate
Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: Rutgers University, Graduate
Synopsis: This certificate covers a broad knowledge of
biodefense topics, including the fundamentals of
biomedical sciences, an understanding of Select Agent
pathogens and their biology, homeland security issues
related to bioterrorism, and an overarching view of
CBRN strategy and policy.
School of Biomedical Sciences
Location: Newark, NJ
POC: Dr. Nancy Connell, Program
Coordinator; connell@njms.rutgers.edu
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
http://njms.rutgers.edu/gsbs/current_students/certificate_programs4.php
Tags: Part-time, On-site
Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Master of Science or Graduate Certificate
Course Information
Institution: Georgetown University;
Synopsis: These programs focus on biohazardous
agents and emerging infectious diseases facing the
world community; whether such threats occur naturally
or are purposefully designed.
Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Judie Kuo, BGE Coordinator;
judie.kuo@georgetown.edu
Eligibility: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Other requirements vary by curriculum.
https://biohaz.georgetown.edu/
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Part-time, On-site, Online
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Bioinformatics
BS, MS, or PhD Programs
Course Information
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth
Synopsis: Bioinformatics is a new integrative discipline
that combines 21st century high-throughput life
sciences technologies such as genomics and proteomics
with computer science and information technology.
Bioinformatics expertise has applications in WMD-
related areas of interest like pathogen detection,
identification, and characterization. MS has both thesis
and professional tracks.
University, Center for the Study of Biological
Complexity (CSBC)
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Eligibility: Varies based on curriculum.
https://csbc.vcu.edu/
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Full-time, Part-time, On-site
Law and Biodefense
Certificate Program
Course Information
Institution: Texas Tech University, Center for
Synopsis: This Certificate program includes the core
course of Law and Bioterrorism, requires four elective
courses ranging from individual civil rights to public
international law and treaties, and a major research
paper in an area of biodefense and law. LPEC focuses on
select agents, SAP, Two-Animal Rule, Vaccine Approval
Processes, Intellectual Property Processes, and
Scientific Publication and International Human Subject
Testing.
Biodefense, Law & Public Policy
Location: Lubbock, TX
POC: Dr. Victoria Sutton, Director;
[email protected]
Eligibility: This is a specialty area in the completion of the J.D. degree at TTU.
http://www.ttu.edu/biodefense/certificate.php
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Public Health Studies, Concentration in Biosecurity and Disaster
Preparedness
Doctoral, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates
Course Information
Institution: Saint Louis University, Institute
Synopsis: SLU’s concentration in biosecurity and
disaster preparedness provides knowledge and skills
that are necessary to work as a biosecurity professional
within the public health, education, academic, or
consulting domains.
Eligibility: Varies by curriculum
for Biosecurity
Location: St. Louis, MO
POC: Patti Mazzuca; pmazz[email protected]
https://www.slu.edu/programs/graduate/public-health-studies-phd.php
also listed in Advanced Degree Programs
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Professional Development Courses
This section contains courses, training, and programs that are meant to
help participants increase their WMD-related skills and knowledge. These
programs encompass professional development course opportunities from
government, academia, and the private sector. The programs listed here
were those found through online searches, word-of-mouth, or direct
contact with program managers.
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General WMD Studies (Overview)
Emergency & Disaster Management
Executive Master of Professional Studies (EMPS)
Course Information
Institution: Georgetown University; School
Synopsis: EMPS in Emergency & Disaster Management
provides experienced management leaders and
practitioners with a cohort-based program that
emphasizes a strategic mindset and critical thinking
skills to position students for success. Residency Travel
includes a specific module on Terrorism and WMD,
which explores the challenges and complexities
associated with CBRNE hazards.
of Continuing Studies
Location: Washington, D.C. with one-week
residencies in different locations
POC: Ashley Barnes;
aab106@georgetown.edu
Eligibility: This is a one-year program for full-time professionals. It leverages both distance learning with in-
person residencies in different geographic locations.
https://scs.georgetown.edu/programs/366/executive-master-of-professional-studies-in-emergency-and-
disaster-management/
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: Full-time, On-site, Online
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Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Training Courses
Course Information
Location: Online
Synopsis: EMI offers self-paced, online, courses designed for
people who have emergency management responsibilities and
the general public. There are currently five courses offered on
WMD-related topics like nuclear/radiological, one on chemical,
and several on pandemic planning.
Eligibility: Some qualifications necessary for enrollment in specific courses.
https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: Part-time, Online
Sponsored By: Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Mid-Level Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Professional Development Program
Course Information
Institution: National Nuclear Security
Synopsis: The program places participants in 60-day
rotational assignments outside of their current roles.
Participants also take part in mentoring opportunities,
leadership training courses, and a capstone project.
Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Location: Nevada Field Office
Eligibility: Registration restricted to NNSA personnel.
https://nnsa.energy.gov/blog/new-nnsa-program-develops-future-leaders
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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Military Academy Cadet/Midshipman Program
Professional Development Program
Course Information
Sponsored By: U.S. Department
Synopsis: This program places military academy
cadets/midshipmen in tours of duty within science, technology,
national security, and relevant fields at any of the NNSA sites.
Participants expand their understanding of the NNSA National
Security Enterprise and DoD programs while working closely with
nationally recognized staff and researchers.
of Energy, National Nuclear
Security Administration (NNSA)
Location: Each of NNSA’s 8 sites
Eligibility: Restricted to Military Academy students.
https://nnsa.energy.gov/aboutus/ourprograms/defenseprograms/militaryacademiccollaborations
Tags: Full-time, On-site
Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL)
Professional Development Program
Course Information
Institution: Center for the Study of WMD,
Synopsis: PEL aims to foster a community of rising U.S.
government leaders to enhance awareness of WMD
threats to national security and the full range of means,
processes, and organizations for addressing them.
Through education, outreach, mentorship, and debate,
PEL seeks to cultivate trusting relationships among
future leaders who may someday need to call upon one
another to address WMD-related issues.
National Defense University
Location: Washington, DC
POC: Nima Gerami; [email protected]
Eligibility: Candidates must be early- to mid-career U.S. government employees (GS-11-13 or equivalent), or
commissioned military officers (O-3/O-4) with responsibilities related to national security and an interest in
learning about WMD.
http://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/education/pel/
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Visiting Fellows Program at the Middlebury Institute
Internship Program
Course Information
Institution: Middlebury Institute of
Synopsis: The program is 2-3 months in duration and
offered 3 times a year. It is given by WMD
nonproliferation experts and graduate-level faculty,
with outside speakers. Lectures are given by experts
from all over the world.
International Studies at Monterey, James
Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Location: Monterey, CA
POC: Margarita Sevcik; 831-647-6540;
msevcik@miis.edu
Eligibility: The program is designed for young and mid-career professionals who train to make a positive
impact on arms control and nonproliferation policy in their respective countries.
http://www.nonproliferation.org/about-2/nonproliferation-internships/#visiting
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
WMD Counterproliferation at PNNL
Training Program
Course Information
Institution: Pacific Northwest National
Synopsis: Three multiple-day courses available. The
WMD Border Security/Interdiction Course is hands-on
training at the HAMMER Federal Training Center for the
detection, identification, and interdiction of illicit
transfers of material, commodities, and components
related to WMD. The Radiation/Nuclear Material
Interdiction Course is specifically for law enforcement
personnel and involves instruction and field exercises
related to the detection and interdiction of radiological
and nuclear materials. The Frontier Border Security
Training is held in partner countries to assist border
security personnel with the interdiction of WMD.
Laboratory, National Security Directorate
Location: Richland, Washington
POC: Hal Undem; (509) 375-2846
Halvor.Undem@pnnl.gov
Eligibility: These courses are mission specific and may not be maintained in a readily deployable state for all
who are interested.
http://nationalsecuritytraining.pnnl.gov
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Nuclear Scholars Initiative at CSIS
Program
Course Information
Institution: Center for Strategic &
Synopsis: Scholars are hosted once per month to
participate in daylong workshops with senior
government officials, policy experts, and technical
experts to discuss nuclear weapons issues. Over the
course of the 6-month program, Scholars are required
to prepare a research product: a journal article, an op-
ed, a presentation or a collaborative research product.
Scholars will be given the opportunity to develop their
research product in teams throughout the program, be
matched with a senior expert to review their research,
and later publish in a journal produced by CSIS, present
at a PONI conference or publish externally.
International Studies (CSIS), Project on
Nuclear Issues (PONI)
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Sarah Minot; SMinot@csis.org
Eligibility: Target audience includes graduate students and young professionals.
https://www.csis.org/programs/international-security-program/project-nuclear-issues/nuclear-scholars-
initiative
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: Part-time, On-site
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Program for International Nuclear Security
Response Force Training Courses and Workshops
Course Information
Institution: Pacific Northwest National
Synopsis: A variety of courses targeting
leadership/management, instructor, and operator
training. Topics include: fixed site and transportation
security, vulnerability and protective force assessment,
curriculum development, and special response teams.
Training includes WMD-related considerations like
Chemical and Biological Security, Nonproliferation and
Arms Control, and Critical Infrastructure Protection.
Laboratory, National Security Directorate
Location: Richland, Washington
Eligibility: These courses are mission specific and may not be maintained in a readily deployable state for all
who are interested.
http://nationalsecuritytraining.pnnl.gov
Tags: On-site
Weapon Intern Program (WIP)
Internship Program
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Energy,
Synopsis: WIP is a NSE-wide, 11-month residential
educational program that consists of interns from
across the NNSA and DOD, covering topics including
WMD-related components like nuclear politics, nuclear
history, science & technology foundations, and nuclear
components and systems.
National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA), Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Larry Schoof; WIP Program Manager;
505-844-5156; lasch[email protected]
Eligibility: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in an engineering or science discipline as
well as 3-5 years’ experience in the NW community.
https://nnsa.energy.gov/blog/weapon-intern-program-holds-graduation-ceremony
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: Residency
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Continuing Education Courses
This section contains courses, training, and programs that are meant to
help participants increase their WMD-related skills and knowledge. These
programs encompass continuing education course opportunities from
government, academia, and the private sector. The programs listed here
were those found through online searches, word-of-mouth, or direct
contact with program managers.
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Comprehensive WMD Studies
CBRN Defense Science Course
Ten-day Course
Course Information
Institution: Cranfield University
Synopsis: For scientists, the course is intended to
widen the appreciation of the areas of science that are
applied to CBRN Defence beyond their key specialism,
and provide understanding of the military context in
which scientific developments will find a practical
application. In addition, a key aspect of the course is
offered by the broad mix of Military and Civilian CBRN
practitioners attending this course and so providing for
an informal atmosphere enabling open exchange views
and opportunity to establish contacts.
Location: Cranfield University at
Shrivenham, England
Eligibility: Course content is classed to OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE, with two sessions classed to SECRET - "Five
Eyes". Students will require clearance to minimum of Security Check (SC) level to attend the course. Citizens
of countries other than the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia may not be able to attend the two
sessions classed to SECRET-"Five Eyes" level.
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/Courses/Short/Defence-and-Security/CBRN-Defence-Science
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
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Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase II, Mobile
Training Team (MTT)
Resident Course
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Defense,
Synopsis: The Phase II course consists of students from
a wide array of specialty backgrounds. A majority of
time is spent in small groups with student-led exercises
facilitated by subject matter experts, including WMD
SMEs. These exercises are conducted at different levels
of command to enhance the overall learning experience
regarding the process by which U.S. Military assets and
personnel can be used to assist in missions normally
carried out by civil authorities.
U.S. Army North (ARNORTH)
Location: Throughout the U.S.
POC: usarmy.jbsa.arnorth.mbx.dsca-
[email protected]
Eligibility: This is a follow-up on the Phase I DSCA course, available through Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). For
DoD employees only.
http://www.arnorth.army.mil/Operations/Pages/DSCA-Courses.aspx
Tags: Residency
Emergency & Disaster Management
Executive Master of Professional Studies (EMPS)
Course Information
Institution: Georgetown University; School
Synopsis: EMPS in Emergency & Disaster Management
provides experienced management leaders and
practitioners with a cohort-based program that
emphasizes a strategic mindset and critical thinking
skills to position students for success. Residency Travel
includes a week-long specific module on Terrorism and
WMD.
of Continuing Studies
Location: Washington, D.C. with one-week
residencies in different locations
POC: Ashley Barnes;
aab106@georgetown.edu
Eligibility: This is a one-year program for full-time professionals. It leverages both distance learning with in-
person residencies in different geographic locations.
https://scs.georgetown.edu/programs/366/executive-master-of-professional-studies-in-emergency-and-
disaster-management/
also listed in Professional Development Courses
Tags: Part-time, On-site, Online
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Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Training Courses
Course Information
Location: Online
Synopsis: EMI offers self-paced, online, courses designed for
people who have emergency management responsibilities and
the general public. There are currently five courses offered on
WMD-related topics like nuclear/radiological, one on chemical,
and several on pandemic planning.
Eligibility: Some qualifications necessary for enrollment in specific courses.
https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
also listed in Professional Development Courses
Tags: Part-time, Online
Sponsored By: Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction
Online-Training Program
Course Information
Institution: Johns Hopkins Center for Public
Synopsis: The training and academic preparation
provided through the online interface offered at Johns
Hopkins University’s Center for Public Health
Preparedness are meant to provide differing levels of
insights as an introduction to the issues that are posed
by WMD.
Health Preparedness, Bloomberg School of
Public Health
Location: Online
Eligibility: This training course is appropriate for public health workers and emergency responders who need
a basic introduction (or refresher) to weapons of mass destruction.
http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-center-for-public-health-
preparedness/training/online/chem-trainings.html
Tags: Part-time, Online
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Joint CWMD Planning Course (JCPC)
Course
Course Information
Institution: Defense Nuclear Weapons
Synopsis: JCPC teaches students how to incorporate
CWMD-related USG and DoD policy, strategy, doctrine,
and planning into the Joint Operational Planning
Process (JOPP). Focuses include: the three pillars of
CWMD (nonproliferation, counter proliferation, and
WMD consequence management), the eight military
mission areas of CWMD identified in joint doctrine and
the National Military Strategy to Combat WMD, as well
as select areas of the JOPP and the intersection of
CWMD and JOPP concepts.
School
Location: Varies
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of Defense,
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
POC: LTC Ned Krafchick, Course Director;
703-767-4141; ned.a.kraf[email protected]
and Mr. John Grewelle; 703-767-6049;
john.l.grewelle.ctr@mail.mil
Eligibility: SECRET clearance required; available to military personnel and federal employees (O3 – O6, senior
NCOs or equivalent grades) and their supporting contractors
www.dtra.mil/Portals/61/Documents/DNWS/DNWSCourseCatalog2016finalweb.pdf
Tags: On-site
Joint Senior Leader Course (JSLC)
Course
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Defense, 7
Synopsis: The JSLC is a three-day course designed to
provide Senior Joint Service and Inter-Agency Leaders
with an understanding of the domestic threat of WMD,
DoD Combating WMD policies, programs, and
organizations, as well as how DoD forces are
incorporated into Homeland Defense and Defense
Support of Civil Authorities operations. Presentations
covering the global threat of WMD, Combatant
Command efforts to address regional WMD
developments, WMD elimination, and Department of
State efforts to combat WMD provide attendees with
an outlook on OCONUS and operational efforts to
combat WMD.
with NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N-NC)
Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Eligibility: Available for GS-12 and above, E-8 and above, CWO-4 and above, and O-4 and above.
Tags: On-site
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Marine Corps University Command and Staff College: WMD
Electives and Exercises
Electives and Exercises
Course Information
Institution: Marine Corps University
Synopsis: Issues related to CWMD are addressed in the
Culture and Interagency Operations (CIAO) and
Operational Art (OPART) curricula, as well as in an
elective (20 Seminar hours). The College conducts the
National Response to Catastrophic and Disruptive
Threats (NRCDT) exercise in the second semester (4
days).
Command and Staff College
Location: Quantico, VA
Eligibility: Available for O-3 through O-4.
https://www.usmcu.edu/csc
Tags: On-site
Tactical CBRN Instruction
Certification
Course Information
Institution: United States Chemical,
Synopsis: The joint services’ primary center of
instruction for CBRN and WMD-related education.
Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School,
Directorate of Training and Leader
Development
Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
POC: Dr. Barbara Kilthau;
Barbara.a.kilthau.civ@mail.mil
Eligibility: Depends on the type of course taken. Please refer to the specific course for eligibility
requirements.
http://www.wood.army.mil/newweb/chemical/
Tags: On-site
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The Advanced Methods of Cooperative Security Program
Research Program
Course Information
Institution: University of Maryland School
Synopsis: This program educates and carries out
research on the many shifting risk and threat dynamics
that are occurring both now and on the horizon. WMD-
related research areas include emerging technologies,
counterterrorism, and nonproliferation of nuclear,
chemical, and biological weapons.
of Public Policy, Center for International and
Security Studies
Location: College Park, MD
Sponsored By: The John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation
POC: Nancy Gallagher, Director;
[email protected]u
Eligibility: This program is part of the UMD School of Public Policy. See school admission criteria for details.
http://www.cissm.umd.edu/projects/advanced-methods-cooperative-security-program
Tags: On-site
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Asia-Pacific Nuclear History Institute
Program
Course Information
Institution: The Wilson Center, Nuclear
Synopsis: This course, led by world-class historians and
leading experts on nuclear weapons, is an intensive,
one-week immersion into the international history of
nuclear weapons in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides
in-depth instruction and discussion on the evolution of
nuclear technology, the origins and development of
deterrence and extended deterrence theory, regional
nonproliferation issues, and nuclear strategy.
Proliferation International History Project
(NPIHP)
Location: Seoul, Korea
Eligibility: Available for Ph.D. students and individuals with a completed M.A.
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/apply-to-the-asia-pacific-nuclear-history-institute
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
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Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS)
School
Course Information
Institution: Defense Nuclear Weapons
Synopsis: DNWS provides training in nuclear weapons;
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incident
command, control and response, chemical, biological,
radiological and nuclear (CBRN) modeling for the
Department of Defense (DOD), other federal, state, and
local agencies.
School (DNWS)
Location: Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of Defense,
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
POC: 505-846-5666;
dtra.kirtland.J10.mbx.dnws-
[email protected]
Eligibility: Must be a federal government employee or a responder, emergency manager, or planner at the
state/local level.
http://www.dtra.mil/Missions/WMD-Training-and-Education/
Tags: Part-time, On-site, Online
Deterrence and Assurance Summer Institute
Summer Program
Course Information
Institution: University of Nebraska at
Synopsis: In collaboration with United States Strategic
Command, the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Deterrence and Assurance Summer Institute offers a
two-week intensive, academically rigorous program
designed for students and professionals wishing to gain
expertise and specialization in 21st century deterrence
that exceeds the traditional classroom experience. The
objective is to develop a robust network of new
strategic thought leaders prepared to confront future
security threats with innovative solutions.
Omaha, Department of Political Science
Location: Omaha, NE
Sponsored By: USSTRATCOM
POC: unopolisci@unomaha.edu
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled students, government/industry professionals, or junior faculty.
https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/political-science/student-opportunities/det-
assurance-institute.php
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Tags: Full-time, On-site
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International School of Nuclear Law
Summer Program
Course Information
Institution: University of Montpellier
Synopsis: This program provides participants with a
comprehensive understanding of the various
interrelated legal issues relating to the safe, efficient
and secure use of nuclear energy.
Location: Montpellier, France
Sponsored By: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
(NEA) and the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: Applicants must have an undergraduate university degree in a relevant discipline. Advanced
graduate-level education and/or significant professional work experience are also significant factors in the
application process.
https://www.oecd-nea.org/law/isnl/
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: Full-time, On-site
Mahan Scholars Program
Advanced Research Program (ARP)
Course Information
Institution: Naval War College, Special
Synopsis: The Mahan Scholars Program is a year-long,
seminar-based course of study focused on deterrence
and related concepts at the strategic level as well as
their applications to and implications for the nuclear
realm. Depending on student cohort composition and
interest, the program also examines additional WMD-
related domains and/or tools of strategic importance,
such as space, cyberspace, and/or special operations.
Advanced Research Programs
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
POC: 401-841-6448;
MAHAN_DIRECTO[email protected]; DSN 841-
6448
Eligibility: Students are field-grade officers or their civilian equivalents
https://www.usnwc.edu/Research-and-Wargaming/Special-Advanced-Research-Programs/Mahan-Scholars-
ARP
Tags: Full-time, On-site
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National Security Programs at Argonne National Laboratory
Program
Course Information
Institution: Argonne National Laboratory
Synopsis: Born out of the Manhattan Project more
than 70 years ago, Argonne continues to provide the
scientific expertise and world-class research facilities
that deliver breakthrough innovation and technology
through its National Security Programs.
Location: Argonne, IL
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of Energy
POC: Keith Bradly; ksbradle[email protected]
Eligibility: These Programs serve as gateways for government sponsors and contractors to link into tailored,
diverse teams of elite researchers to solve R&D challenges in national security.
http://www.anl.gov/national-security-programs
Tags: On-site
NATO Nuclear Command Control & Reporting System (NNCCRS)
User/Operators Course
Program
Course Information
Institution: USAFE Nuclear University and
Synopsis: The aim of this course (5 days) is to certify
students to use the NATO Nuclear Command and
Control Reporting procedures within Allied Command
Operations. Learning objectives include: NATO nuclear
operations, NATO nuclear crypto, and NNCCRS
messaging.
NATO School, Conducted by PROT
Location: Oberammergau, Germany
Sponsored By: U.S. Air Force
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.N[email protected]
Eligibility: Open to military officers (OF-1 through OF-5) and NCO’s (OR-4 through OR-9) or civilian
equivalents assigned to work in a nuclear-aligned post in a MOD or subordinate national military HQ, unit or
agency that operates NNCCRS. French personnel are not eligible for this course.
http://www.natoschool.nato.int/Academics/Resident-Courses/Course-Catalogue/Course-description?ID=11
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
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NATO Nuclear Policy Course
Training Course
Course Information
Institution: United States Air
Synopsis: A one-week course with objectives of learning NATO
nuclear policy strategic context, national nuclear policies and
forces and NATO planning, consultation, and nuclear strike
operations.
Forces in Europe (USAFE) Nuclear
University and NATO School
Location: Oberammergau,
Germany
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.NuclearUniversit
[email protected]
Eligibility: NCO not eligible, Officer: OF-3 thru OF-6. Open to military officers (OF-3 through OF-6) or civilian
equivalents assigned to undertake staffing positions that fulfill responsibilities associated with NATO nuclear
policy.
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
NATO Nuclear Surety Management Course
Training Course
Course Information
Institution: United States Air
Synopsis: A one-week course with objectives of learning nuclear
surety in ACO, nuclear weapon safety, weapon security and
survivability systems (WS3).
Forces in Europe (USAFE) Nuclear
University and NATO School
Location: Oberammergau,
Germany
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.NuclearUniversit
[email protected]
Eligibility: Open to military officers (OF-1 through OF-4) and NCO’s (OR-7 through OR-9) or civilian
equivalents assigned to ACO DCA surety operations.
http://www.natoschool.nato.int/Academics/Resident-Courses/Course-Catalogue/Course-
Description?TabId=248&ID=12&language=en-US ; also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
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NNSA Summer School
Training Courses
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Energy,
Synopsis: This program offers five yearly courses at
the DOE National Laboratories in which students learn
about WMD-related topics like safeguards technology,
nuclear materials measurement and the policy and legal
challenges surrounding the implementation of
safeguards.
National Nuclear Security Administration,
Next Generation Safeguards Initiative
Location: DOE National Laboratories
Eligibility: This program targets undergraduate and graduate students as well as young professionals.
https://nnsa.energy.gov/mediaroom/pressreleases/ngsi090910
Tags: On-site
Nonproliferation and Homeland Security Field Support Group
Program
Course Information
Institution: Brookhaven National
Synopsis: This group has developed protocols and
procedures for first responder groups, and plans to
increase its assistance by offering training and assistance
to establishing nuclear and radiological emergency
preparedness and response capabilities for local and state
response agencies.
Laboratory, Nonproliferation and National
Security Department
Location: Upton, NY
Sponsored By: U.S. Department of
Energy
POC: Biays Bowerman, Group Leader;
Bowerman@bnl.gov
Eligibility: The training program is currently in development.
https://www.bnl.gov/NNS/homeland.php
Tags: None
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Nuclear History Boot Camp at the Wilson Center
Program
Course Information
Institution: The Wilson Center, Nuclear
Synopsis: This is an intensive, ten-day immersion in
the history of nuclear matters ranging from the
evolution of nuclear technology to the origins and
development of deterrence theory and nuclear strategy
through the historical roots of today’s global nuclear
landscape.
Proliferation International History Project
(NPIHP)
Location: Varies: 2017 location was former
ACE HIGH NATO communications relay site in
the village of Allumiere near Rome, Italy.
Eligibility: Available for Ph.D. students and individuals with a completed M.A.
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/nuclear-history-boot-camp
also listed in OCONUS Opportunities
Tags: On-site
Nuclear Safeguards and Non Proliferation
Five-Day Course
Course Information
Institution: European Safeguards Research
Synopsis: The course addresses aspects of the efforts
to create a global nuclear nonproliferation system and
how this system works in practice: the Treaty on
Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), safeguards
technology, and export control. Also regional settings,
such as Euratom Treaty, are presented and discussed.
& Development Association (ESARDA),
Nuclear Security Unit
Location: European Commission's Research
Centre, Ispra, Italy
POC: JRC-NUSAF-
[email protected]opa.eu
Eligibility: Open to graduate degree students, in particular nuclear engineering students, but also to young
professionals and International Relations / law students.
https://esarda.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=330&Itemid=423
Tags: On-site
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Nuclear Scholars Initiative
Program
Course Information
Institution: Center for Strategic &
Synopsis: Scholars are hosted once per month to
participate in daylong workshops with senior
government officials, policy experts, and technical
experts to discuss nuclear weapons issues. Over the
course of the 6-month program, Scholars are required
to prepare a research product. Scholars will be given
the opportunity to develop their research product in
teams throughout the program, be matched with a
senior expert to review their research, and later publish
in a journal produced by CSIS, present at a PONI
conference or publish externally.
International Studies (CSIS), Project on
Nuclear Issues (PONI)
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Sarah Minot; SMinot@csis.org
Eligibility: Target audience includes graduate students and young professionals.
https://www.csis.org/programs/international-security-program/project-nuclear-issues/nuclear-scholars-
initiative
also listed in Professional Development Courses
Tags: Part-time, On-site
PPNT Summer Boot Camp at the University of California – San
Diego
Workshop in-residence
Course Information
Institution: University of California San
Synopsis: Participants attend talks dealing with nuclear
threats, command and control, international
safeguards, nonproliferation strategies, and other
nuclear issues.
Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Sponsored By: National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA)
POC: Marie Stewart; [email protected]
Eligibility: Available to graduate students, postdoctoral candidates, and professionals.
http://igcc.ucsd.edu/research-and-programs/workshops/PPNT-boot-camp/index.html#Past-Boot-Camps
Tags: On-site
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Science and Global Security at Princeton University
Program
Course Information
Institution: Princeton University, Woodrow
Synopsis: The program carries out research and policy
analysis on nuclear arms control and nonproliferation. It
has helped train technical nuclear arms control and
nonproliferation researchers in Russia, China, India, and
Pakistan, and facilitated the establishment of
counterpart programs in China and Russia.
Wilson School of Public and International
Affairs
Location: Princeton, NJ
POC: Nancy Burnett, Program Manager;
nancyb@princeton.edu
Eligibility: The Program provides training opportunities for post-doctoral and senior scientists interested in
science and security policy.
https://www.princeton.edu/sgs/
Tags: On-site
Using Cultural Analysis to Assess Nuclear Intentions
Training Workshop
Course Information
Institution: University of Maryland and
Synopsis: The workshop provides regional analysts,
nonproliferation policy students, and language
professionals with a viable, replicable approach to
assessing nuclear intentions that can support
intelligence, policy, and defense community strategists.
This is a cutting-edge model for cultural analysis, the
Cultural Topography Analytic Framework (CTAF).
Utah State University, Center for Advanced
Study of Language (CASL)
Location: College Park, MD
POC: Ms. Marilyn Maines; CASL Technical
Lead; 301-226-9198
Eligibility: Program not running yet.
https://www.casl.umd.edu/
Tags: On-site
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Visiting Fellows Program at the Middlebury Institute
Internship Program
Course Information
Institution: Middlebury Institute of
Synopsis: The program is 2-3 months in duration and
offered 3 times a year. It is given by WMD
nonproliferation experts and graduate-level faculty,
with outside speakers. Lectures are given by experts
from all over the world.
International Studies at Monterey, James
Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Location: Monterey, CA
POC: Margarita Sevcik; 831-647-6540;
msevcik@miis.edu
Eligibility: The program is designed for young and mid-career professionals who train to make a positive
impact on arms control and nonproliferation policy in their respective countries.
http://www.nonproliferation.org/about-2/nonproliferation-internships/#visiting
also listed in Professional Development Courses
Tags: On-site
Weapon Intern Program (WIP) at the Department of Energy
Internship Program
Course Information
Institution: U.S. Department of Energy,
Synopsis: WIP is a NSE-wide, 11-month residential
educational program that consists of interns from
across the NNSA and DOD, covering WMD-related
topics including: nuclear politics, nuclear history,
customers/requirements, science & technology
foundations, design/assessment, nuclear components,
and systems.
National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA), Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Washington, D.C.
POC: Larry Schoof; WIP Program Manager;
505-844-5156; lasch[email protected]
Eligibility: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in an engineering or science discipline as
well as 3-5 years’ experience in the NW community.
https://nnsa.energy.gov/blog/weapon-intern-program-holds-graduation-ceremony
also listed in Professional Development Courses
Tags: Residency
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Chemical and Biological Weapons Studies
Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and Global Health Security: From
Anthrax to Zika
Summer Workshop
Course Information
Institution: George Mason University, Schar
Synopsis: This is a three-day, non-credit summer
workshop designed to introduce participants to the
biodefense and public health challenges facing the
world.
School of Policy and Government
Location: Arlington, VA
POC: biodefenseg[email protected]
Eligibility: Professionals and academics, both domestic and international, in public health, the life sciences,
the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, international affairs, law enforcement, emergency
management, and national security who have responsibilities for preventing, preparing for, or responding to
pandemics, bioterrorism, and other threats to global health security.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-on-pandemics-bioterrorism-and-global-health-security-
from-anthrax-to-zika-tickets-32096700094#
Tags: On-site
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Opportunities Outside of the Continental U.S.
This section contains courses, training, and programs that are meant to
help participants increase their WMD-related skills and knowledge in
institutions and forums outside the continental United States. These
programs encompass continuing opportunities from government,
academia, and the private sector. The programs listed here were those
found through online searches, word-of-mouth, or direct contact with
program managers.
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General WMD Studies (Overview)
CBRN Defence Science Course
Ten-day Course
Course Information
Institution: Cranfield University
Synopsis: For scientists, the course is intended to
widen the appreciation of the areas of science that are
applied to CBRN Defence beyond their key specialism,
and provide understanding of the military context in
which scientific developments will find a practical
application. In addition, a key aspect of the course is
offered by the broad mix of Military and Civilian CBRN
practitioners attending this course and so providing for
an informal atmosphere enabling open exchange views
and opportunity to establish contacts.
Location: Cranfield University at
Shrivenham, England
Eligibility: Course content is classed to OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE, with two sessions classed to SECRET - "Five
Eyes". Students will require clearance to minimum of Security Check (SC) level to attend the course. Citizens
of countries other than the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia may not be able to attend the two
sessions classed to SECRET-"Five Eyes" level.
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/Courses/Short/Defence-and-Security/CBRN-Defence-Science
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
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Nuclear and Radiological Weapons Studies
Asia-Pacific Nuclear History Institute at the Wilson Center
Program
Course Information
Institution: The Wilson Center, Nuclear
Synopsis: This course, led by world-class historians and
leading experts, is an intensive, one-week immersion
into the international history of nuclear weapons in the
Asia-Pacific region and will provide in-depth instruction
and discussion on the evolution of nuclear technology,
the origins and development of deterrence and
extended deterrence theory, regional nonproliferation
issues, and nuclear strategy.
Proliferation International History Project
(NPIHP)
Location: Seoul, Korea
Eligibility: Available for Ph.D. students and individuals with a completed M.A.
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/apply-to-the-asia-pacific-nuclear-history-institute
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
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International School of Nuclear Law at the University of
Montpellier
Summer Program
Course Information
Institution: University of Montpellier
Synopsis: This program provides participants with a
comprehensive understanding of the various
interrelated legal issues relating to the safe, efficient
and secure use of nuclear energy.
Location: Montpellier, France
Sponsored By: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
(NEA) and the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)
POC: [email protected]
Eligibility: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Advanced graduate-level
education and/or professional work experience are also significant factors in the application process.
https://www.oecd-nea.org/law/isnl/
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: Full-time, On-site
NATO Nuclear Command Control & Reporting System (NNCCRS)
User/Operators Course
Program
Course Information
Institution: USAFE Nuclear University and
Synopsis: The aim of this course (5 days) is to certify
students to use the NATO Nuclear Command and
Control Reporting procedures within Allied Command
Operations. Learning objectives include: NATO nuclear
operations, NATO nuclear crypto, and NNCCRS
messaging.
NATO School, Conducted by PROT
Location: Oberammergau, Germany
Sponsored By: U.S. Air Force
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.N[email protected]
Eligibility: Open to military officers (OF-1 through OF-5) and NCO’s (OR-4 through OR-9) or civilian
equivalents assigned to work in a nuclear-aligned post in a MOD or subordinate national military HQ, unit or
agency that operates NNCCRS. French personnel are not eligible for this course.
http://www.natoschool.nato.int/Academics/Resident-Courses/Course-Catalogue/Course-description?ID=11
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
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NATO Nuclear Policy Course at the United States Air Forces in
Europe
Training Course
Course Information
Institution: United States Air
Synopsis: A one-week course with objectives of learning NATO
nuclear policy strategic context, national nuclear policies and
forces and NATO planning, consultation, and nuclear strike
operations.
Forces in Europe (USAFE) Nuclear
University and NATO School
Location: Oberammergau,
Germany
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.NuclearUniversit
[email protected]
Eligibility: NCO not eligible, Officer: OF-3 thru OF-6. Open to military officers (OF-3 through OF-6) or civilian
equivalents assigned to undertake staffing positions that fulfill responsibilities associated with NATO nuclear
policy.
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
NATO Nuclear Surety Management Course
Training Course
Course Information
Institution: United States Air
Synopsis: A one-week course with objectives of learning nuclear
surety in ACO, nuclear weapon safety, weapon security and
survivability systems (WS3).
Forces in Europe (USAFE) Nuclear
University and NATO School
Location: Oberammergau,
Germany
POC:
USAFEA10.A10N.NuclearUniversit
[email protected]
Eligibility: Open to military officers (OF-1 through OF-4) and NCO’s (OR-7 through OR-9) or civilian
equivalents assigned to ACO DCA surety operations.
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
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Nuclear History Boot Camp at the Wilson Center
Program
Course Information
Institution: The Wilson Center, Nuclear
Synopsis: This is an intensive, ten-day immersion in
the history of nuclear matters ranging from the
evolution of nuclear technology to the origins and
development of deterrence theory and nuclear strategy
through the historical roots of today’s global nuclear
landscape.
Proliferation International History Project
(NPIHP)
Location: Varies: 2017 location was former
ACE HIGH NATO communications relay site in
the village of Allumiere near Rome, Italy.
Eligibility: Available for Ph.D. students and individuals with a completed M.A.
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/nuclear-history-boot-camp
also listed in Continuing Education Courses
Tags: On-site
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Additional Courses
Below is a list of additional courses currently under review for inclusion in the next addition of the Resource Catalog.
Institution Course Name Description
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Please visit our website at http://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/ for updated versions of this catalogue.
We will be continuing to seek assistance as this is the first publication resulting from this project. Despite the
large collection of opportunities we have represented here, we recognize that there are likely more we have not
yet discovered. These may be closed government programs or outreach programs without public advertising. If
there is a class or program that you believe may fit our search, please reach out to alert us to that opportunity
so that we can create the most accurate and comprehensive list possible.
Please direct all inputs to CSWMD-Admin@ndu.edu
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