College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

269 the economy, and keeps society functioning. The course participants will learn the expectations of preparation and response to a pandemic and the support measures necessary to enforce prevention strategies defined by the community. The effects of CBRNE in the vulnerable groups, especially children, will be reviewed in depth. HCP 6103 Legal Issues in Emergency Preparedness for Families and Individuals with Special Needs (3 Credits) This course will identify 13 vulnerable and hard to reach populations and discuss how each of these groups are affected in times of disaster. Legal issues will be presented and discussed. Individuals with disabilities have always been aware of their special needs during emergencies; however Sept. 11 th demonstrated a need for partnering within the community and emergency response efforts. This population segment requires first responders to act appropriately with creative problem solving. Special needs shelters provide a safe refuge for those who require health care supervision during the time of a disaster. These shelters require staffing and a secure setting before, during and after an event. County health departments assist local emergency management agencies to operate and maintain these efforts. Each of these situations has numerous legal issues that those involved in emergency preparedness need to be knowledgeable of. The course will be team taught. HCP 6104 Community Planning, Response, and Recovery for Families and Children (3 Credits) The design of this course will address interdisciplinary roles in preparation and post disaster community health among families and children. Topics will include: best practice methods and evaluations the impact of the disaster on health and family, dissemination of health information, guides to family emergency planning, and avenues for public health and safety disciplines to interface with the health management organizations in place. Students will have an opportunity to interview families and assess their individual and family plans. HCP 6105 Special Topics in All-Hazards Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations (3 Credits) This course is a capstone research and experience course for the student. Each student will select a topic of interest related to all-hazards preparedness for vulnerable populations research. In addition, students must take part in an approved community project at the volunteer or professional level in the all-hazards field. Electives (Optional): Please note that typically only one or two electives will be offered each term. Elective courses are offered on a rotating basis. HCP 604 Practicum I (3 credits) This practica will provide the MHS student with first-hand experience working alongside organizations, agencies, and employees in the field of child protection. During a ten-week term, students will have the opportunity to observe various entities within a department of child protection or other child protection related field 8 hours per week. HCP 605 Practicum II (6 credits) This practica will provide the MHS student with first-hand experience working alongside organizations, agencies, and employees in the field of child protection. During a ten-week