Certificate in Homeland Security Program developed by WMD Task Force to be launched by Teikyo Post University in January 2004

A new Certificate in Homeland Security Program developed by WMD Task Force will be launched by Teikyo Post University in January 2004. The initial program will be offered on-campus with classes beginning January 23, 2004. This certificate program is also scheduled to be offered on-line through Teikyo Post Universitys nationally recognized distance learning program in early 2004. The program is comprised of five (5) 8-hour courses designed to form an integral foundation of information pertaining to terrorism and homeland security issues. The five courses include - - Diversity Awareness (Religion, Culture, Politics, and Terrorism) (mandatory for certificate) - Terrorism Awareness - Crisis/Consequence Management - Media Relations - Bioterrorism Awareness. Completion of the Diversity Awareness course and any other 2 courses qualifies the student for a Certificate in Homeland Security. Continuing education units (CEUs) have also been approved by the CT Office of Emergency Medical Services, CT Police Academy, and CT State Department of Education.

Southbury, CT (PRWEB) December 21, 2003 --WMD Task Force Inc., a Southbury, CT company focusing on domestic and corporate preparedness and in educating corporations, communities, and groups on how to reduce their vulnerability to terrorist acts involving weapons of mass destruction has developed, in partnership with Teikyo Post University, Waterbury, CT, a Certificate in Homeland Security program. Teikyo Post University, through its Accelerated Degree Program, will be launching this new non-credit Certificate in Homeland Security program with on-campus classes to begin January 23, 2004. This certificate program is also scheduled to be offered on-line through Teikyo Post Universitys nationally recognized distance learning program in early 2004.

Curriculum:
The program is comprised of five (5) 8-hour courses designed to form an integral foundation of information pertaining to terrorism and homeland security issues. The five courses include -

- Diversity Awareness (Religion, Culture, Politics, and Terrorism) (mandatory for certificate)
- Terrorism Awareness
- Crisis/Consequence Management
- Media Relations
- Bioterrorism Awareness.

Completion of the Diversity Awareness course and any other 2 courses qualifies the student for a Certificate in Homeland Security. Continuing education units (CEUs) have also been approved by the CT Office of Emergency Medical Services, CT Police Academy, and CT State Department of Education.

About Teikyo Post University:
Founded in 1890, Teikyo Post University is a private, four-year coeducational institution offering strong, specialized majors and close relationships between students, faculty and administration. The first university to offer distance learning in Connecticut and with a campus community that embraces students from the U.S. and 30 other countries, global learning is an integral part of the university experience.

Teikyo Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

For additional information on Teikyo Post University or the new Certificate in Homeland Security program, please contact Steve Paulone at (203) 596-4670 or visit their website at www.teikyopost.edu/adp.

About WMD Task Force Inc.:
WMD Task Force Inc., an expert in domestic preparedness and crisis management, provides quality consultative services, education and training programs, and protective/safety products to anyone seeking to reduce the vulnerability of their corporation, community, or group to terrorist activities.

For additional information on WMD Task Force Inc., please contact Jim Murratti at (888) 401-3136 or visit our website at www.wmdtaskforce.com.

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