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Associate of Arts in General studies
63 semester hrs / 20 courses and 3 labs
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is proud to offer
the first accredited, distance education, college degree
program targeting the unique needs of the Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community. The program
provides an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
with a concentration in Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
Core Courses (37 semester hrs / 12 courses)
» Foundations of Online Learning
» English Composition
» Social Sciences » Science
» Mathematics
» History
» Literature and Humanities
» Political Science
3 hrs
6 hrs
6 hrs
4 hrs
3 hrs
6 hrs
6 hrs
3 hrs
electives (3 semester hrs / 1 course)
Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised
of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to
fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional
general education courses may be taken to fulfill the
elective requirement.
EOD Concentration
(23 semester hrs / 7 courses and 2 labs)
» Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Electronics, Electricity
» Organization for Explosive Ordnance Disposal
» History of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
» Explosive Incident Assessment
» Introduction to Chemistry/Chemistry Lab
» Introduction to Physics/Physics Lab
» Chemistry of Explosives
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American Military University
E x p l os i v e
or dna nc e di s p os a l
undergraduate certificate in EOD
Developed and instructed by former Bomb Technicians
with decades of operational experience, this program
offers EOD/Bomb Technicians around the world the
opportunity for professional growth in their chosen field.
Any undergraduate student, regardless of major, may
take the 6 EOD-specific courses listed below for a
Certificate in Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
History of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(3hrs)
A dynamic and information packed introduction to the
fascinating history of EOD, incendiaries and explosives.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Electronics, Electricity
(3hrs)
Designed specifically for EOD/Bomb Technicians who
respond to incidents involving hazardous devices with
electrical and/or electronic components.
Explosive Incident Assessment
(3hrs)
An overview of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
risk mitigation practices. It provides a framework in
which the student will evaluate Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) used by military and civilian
Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Hazardous Devices
teams under field-response conditions.
Organization for
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(3hrs)
Provides an overview of the varied Federal, military,
state, local and specialized explosive ordnance
disposal organizations, units and teams to include;
associated authority under public law, jurisdictional
boundaries and implications, and doctrinal and
organizational approaches to unique operations
encountered under field conditions.
Introduction to Physics/Physics Lab (3hrs / 1hr)
An introduction to classical physics for nonscientists.
Learn to apply Newtonian principles to the
fundamental topics of motion, gravitation, momentum,
work and energy, heat, wave behavior, sound and light,
electricity and magnetism.
Chemistry of Explosives
(3hrs)
Provides explosive handlers, EOD/Bomb Technicians,
and emergency responders an introduction to the
chemical composition and associated hazards of
explosive substances.
AMU is part of the American Public University System,
which is a regionally accredited institution
Call 1.877.777.9081 or
visit www.amuonline.com