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Course List
Master of Homeland Security in Public Health Preparedness (30 credits)
Students admitted to the program are expected to complete HLS 410 and HLS 510 during the first two semesters in the program.
| Core Courses (12 credits) |
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HLS 410 |
Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies I
Discusses specific threats (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) and explores how public health professionals and first responders can prepare for and respond to threats and emergencies related to disasters and terrorism. |
3 credits |
| HLS 510 |
Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies II
Reviews the principles and challenges of disaster planning and coordination from a local, state, and federal perspective. |
3 credits |
| GEOSC 402Y |
Natural Disasters
Case studies of the causes and consequences of natural disasters; analysis of disaster impact in different economic, cultural, and social conditions. |
3 credits |
| PL SC 439 |
The Politics of Terrorism
Analysis of political terrorism as a violent alternative for peaceful change and traditional warfare in the nuclear age. |
3 credits |
| Required Courses (18 credits) |
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HLS 558/PSY558 |
Disaster Psychology
Explores the psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society, and methods of reducing negative effects. |
3 credits |
| HLS 520 |
Agricultural Biosecurity: Protecting a Key Infrastructure
Explores the intentional and unintentional threats to the agriculture-food system; history; and current approaches for safeguarding this key infrastructure. |
3 credits |
| HLS 527 |
Public Health Evaluation of Disasters and Bioterrorism
Introduces students to the design of exposure assessment and health effect studies applicable to disasters and terrorism. |
3 credits |
| HLS 530 |
Critical Infrastructure Protection of Health Care Delivery Systems
Examines the complexities involved in the protection of health care delivery systems affected during a natural disaster or terrorist attack, including the impact of disrupted transport systems, computer and Internet security, communications, energy supply, industry, and governmental institutions. |
3 credits |
| HLS 594 |
Research Project
Culminating course—application of your homeland security studies in the form of a graduate-level paper relating to public health preparedness. |
3 credits |
| HLS 553 |
Disaster Communication
This seminar provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of disaster communication across phases of a disaster. |
3 credits |
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