2014-2015 University Catalog

Biodefense Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-BIOD

The certificate in biodefense provides an interdisciplinary introduction to manmade and natural biological threats, including a background in the science and technology of biodefense and the specialized areas of threat assessment, non-proliferation, and medical and public health preparedness.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Public and International Affairs .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see Academic Policies .

The graduate certificate in biodefense may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions section of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in biodefense, see Application Requirements on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements

Two required courses (6 credits)

BIOD 604 - Introduction to Biodefense I: Bacterial and Toxin Agents Credits: 3
BIOD 609 - Biodefense Strategy and Policy Credits: 3

Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from:

BIOD 605 - Introduction to Biodefense II: Viral Agents Credits: 3
BIOD 610 - Advanced Topics in Biodefense Credits: 1-4
BIOD 620 - Health and Security Credits: 3
BIOD 706 - Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Policy and Security Credits: 3
BIOD 709 - Nonproliferation and Arms Control Credits: 3
BIOD 725 - Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Credits: 3
BIOD 751 - Biosurveillance Credits: 3
BIOD 766 - Development of Vaccines and Therapeutics Credits: 3
other course with prior written approval of program director

Total: 15 credits

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