As long as there are states that seek to or have nuclear weapons, especially in the current era of global geopolitical instability it's vital that the United States has a talent pipeline of nuclear experts to avoid nuclear crisis. The waning interest in the study of nuclear deterrence in the aftermath of the Cold War, coupled with the increasing retirement of nuclear experts, is leading to a large gap between the need for nuclear expertise and the number of students trained to deal with nuclear threats.
The interdisciplinary Nuclear Deterrence Certificate program for undergraduate students is the first step in educating the next generation of U.S. leaders in nuclear deterrence. The program offers a rigorous curriculum from numerous colleges across UTK providing students with a solid understanding of technology, social sciences, and leadership as they relate to nuclear deterrence.
Undergraduate students in the Nuclear Deterrence certificate program will gain a deep understanding of deterrence concepts and theory, strategy and doctrine, technologies, insights into international relations and conflict frameworks, and leadership development.
Upon completion of this certificate, students are qualified for junior positions in the federal government and military, national laboratories, think tanks, and international institutions specializing in defense and security.
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