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Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal 

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The Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal degree is designed to meet the education requirements for students in the field of explosive ordnance disposal. Graduates may use their degree to help with professional advancement, or they may choose to pursue further study. Student pursuing an AS degree in Explosive Ordnance Disposal must obtain specific skill sets before being eligible for graduation. In addition to becoming familiar with the history of explosives, explosive ordnance disposal concepts, the science behind explosive devices the student will also learn about emergency response to terrorist incidents and homeland security. 

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of explosive ordnance disposal, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

  • Describe specific dates in relation to discovery, invention and use of various explosives.
  • Discuss the history and background of electricity and electronics as typically found in hazardous devices.
  • List important scientists and inventors who played essential roles in explosives development.
  • Explain the safety precautions to observe when conducting operations which involve hazardous devices that incorporate E&E devices.
  • Restate the principles and theories of fundamental concepts of electricity, physics and chemistry as they apply to explosive devices.
  • Interpret circuit components most commonly used in hazardous devices.
  • Recognize hazardous device electronic diagrams.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)

English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours
Core Requirements (23 semester hours) 


Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)
There are no elective requirements for this degree.


Total Hours = 64

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