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About This Program
Learn the science, history, construction, and handling of explosive substances by enrolling in the explosive ordnance disposal undergraduate certificate program at American Public University (APU).
APU’s online certificate program will acquaint you with proper disposal techniques and incident assessments. You will also become familiar with homeland security and emergency response to terrorist incidents.
This program is designed for those who wish to assist in protecting public safety. This six-course certificate is suited to bomb disposal technicians, first responders, military, and government contractors who wish to advance their knowledge without committing to a full degree program.
NOTE: Completion of this program does not award any professional certifications, but may be helpful in preparing to earn such certifications.
What You Will Do
- Recognize the historical basis of the development of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) field
- Identify the differences between military and civilian EOD organizations
- Select the appropriate use of technology and approach in rendering safe operations
- Describe the basic electrical and electronic theory/circuitry used in triggering and controlling standard and improvised explosive devices
Program at a Glance
Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 2912
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/22 - 11/04/22 | 11/07/22 - 01/01/23 | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/28/22 - 12/02/22 | 12/05/22 - 01/29/23 | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3686
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/28/22 - 12/02/22 | 12/05/22 - 01/29/23 | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2525
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
05/21/22 - 11/04/22 | 11/07/22 - 01/01/23 | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2528
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/28/22 - 12/02/22 | 12/05/22 - 01/29/23 | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2529
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3820
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/22 - 11/04/22 | 11/07/22 - 01/01/23 | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/28/22 - 12/02/22 | 12/05/22 - 01/29/23 | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application. View steps to apply.
Materials Cost
Technology fee: $65 per course | $0 for active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists.
Need Help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an APU admissions representative at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
Consumer Information
Department of Education and State Disclosures
For information on costs, median debt, state licensure requirements and more, view the gainful employment disclosures and the program disclosures for Maryland residents.
*Cost Per Credit Hour
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, U.S. active-duty servicemembers, their spouse/dependents, National Guard members, and Reservists receive a tuition grant that caps undergraduate, master's degree, and graduate certificate tuition at $250/credit hour. In addition, a university book grant provides no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates and military-tuition-grant-eligible master’s-level students.
See all military student benefits.