{"id":15,"date":"2023-06-12T14:55:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T18:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2024-05-14T21:03:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T01:03:07","slug":"bhta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/bsms\/bhta\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2023\/06\/catalfamo-lab-microscope-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2023\/06\/catalfamo-lab-microscope-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2023\/06\/catalfamo-lab-microscope-3x2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2023\/06\/catalfamo-lab-microscope-3x2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-wh-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2023\/06\/catalfamo-lab-microscope-3x2-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highly motivated Georgetown <a href=\"https:\/\/health.georgetown.edu\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/bachelor-of-science-human-science\/\">B.S. in Human Science<\/a> students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases in one semester after completing the bachelor&#8217;s program.<br><br>The Master of Science in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases program provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of biological risk, disease threat, and mitigation strategies. The curriculum covers classic biological threats agents, global health security, emerging diseases, technologies, CBRN risk mitigation, and CBRN security. Graduates of our program are employed in both public health and security-focused positions across government and private sector organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-inline wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#application\">Application<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#timeline\">Timeline<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#degree-plan\">Degree Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#learn-more\">Learn More<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application\">Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HSCI students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major are eligible to <strong>apply to this program by January 15 of their junior year<\/strong>. Students who wish to apply should inquire with&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sumaira.akber@georgetown.edu\">Sumaira Akber<\/a>, Assistant Dean, School of Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-button gu-button text-lg-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biohaz.georgetown.edu\/how-to-apply\/\" class=\"btn\" aria-label=\"\">M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about our program and admissions, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biohaz.georgetown.edu\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timeline\">Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undergraduates start taking master\u2019s courses in their senior year, earning the master&#8217;s degree in the fall after completing the Bachelor of Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/biomedicalprograms.georgetown.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/accelerated-program-timeline-1-1024x254.png\" alt=\"Human Science Accelerated Master's Program Timeline. HSCI Junior Fall\/Spring: Apply to M.S. program. HSCI Senior Fall: 2 HSCI core courses, 2 M.S. courses. HSCI Senior Spring: 2 HSCI core courses, 2 M.S. courses. M.S. Program Fall: Complete M.S. requirements.\" class=\"wp-image-15051\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"degree-plan\">Degree Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior &#8211; Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive undefined\"><table class=\" gu-table table-column-80-20\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Course Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>HSCI 4972: Human Science Seminar\/Capstone I<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HSCI 4510: Physiological Adaptations<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BHTA 6515: Microbiology of Biological Threat Agents<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate elective<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>13 Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior &#8211; Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive undefined\"><table class=\" gu-table table-column-80-20\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Course Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>HSCI 4973: Human Science Seminar\/Capstone II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HSCI 3090: Immunology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BHTA 6520: Agroterrorism<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BHTA 6577: Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>11 Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master&#8217;s &#8211; Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive undefined\"><table class=\" gu-table table-column-80-20\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Course Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>BHTA 6517: Bioterrorism<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BHTA 6525: Homeland Security<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BHTA 6551: Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases Seminar<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate electives<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>19 Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may take internships as electives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BHTA 7950: Internship Experience (must be with an organization outside the university)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MICB 6220: Advanced Techniques in Microbiology I (lab rotation in the Department of Microbiology &amp; Immunology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-cta-deck card-deck cta-deck outline two\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-cta-card card\"><div class=\"card-block\"><h3 class=\"card-title\">The Georgetown Difference<\/h3><div class=\"card-text\"><p>Find out what sets our program apart in preparing students for impactful careers.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/biohaz.georgetown.edu\/the-georgetown-difference\/\" class=\"btn\">The Georgetown Difference<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-cta-card card card-color card-blue\"><div class=\"card-block\"><h3 class=\"card-title\">Current Students<\/h3><div class=\"card-text\"><p>Explore resources available to M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases students.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/biohaz.georgetown.edu\/current-students\/\" class=\"btn\">Current Students<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-callout gu-callout center has-color-healylawn is-style-solid\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Readiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-inline wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/biomedicalprograms.georgetown.edu\/career\/masters-students\/\">Master&#8217;s Student Career Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/biohaz.georgetown.edu\/career-placement\/\">Alumni Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-button-row button-row text-lg-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-button gu-button text-lg-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biomedicalprograms.georgetown.edu\/career\/masters-students\/\" class=\"btn\" aria-label=\"\">Master\u2019s Student Career Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gu-button gu-button text-lg-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/msbiochemistry.georgetown.edu\/featured-alumni\/\" class=\"btn\" aria-label=\"\">Alumni Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highly motivated Georgetown B.S. in Human Science students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents &amp; Emerging Infectious Diseases in one semester after completing the bachelor&#8217;s program. 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