With the threat of biological terrorism made more manifest since 9/11, there exists a crucial need for trained staff and executives not only in such disciplines as microbiology and immunology but also in public policy. To meet that need the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute are offering a Joint Certificate in Bio-Defense and Public Policy.

 

The new security environment creates a need for people inside government who not only understand biohazardous threat agents but also are skilled in the tools and techniques of policy analysis and management. The Certificate's combination of scientific and administrative disciplines will enable our graduates to provide leadership not only in the technical aspects of emergency response but also in the crucial policy and administrative challenges that arise in planning response strategies and responding to incidents. Courses will be given for credit, and students who wish to continue their studies in the Master of Policy Management degree offered by GPPI or the Master of Biohazardous Threat Agents offered by Department of Microbiology may receive up to 15 credits toward the full graduate degree.

 

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