Prevention and Intervention Science, Graduate/Professional Certificate

Program Overview

This graduate program in Prevention Science provides students with a foundation in prevention science principles and practices. Students can choose from various elective concentrations, including Interventions in Social Services, Health, and Education; Social Policy; Family and Community Studies; and Methodology. The program culminates in a capstone seminar and practicum experience, preparing graduates for careers in prevention-related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses:

• ED PSYCH/HDFS/NURSING/SOC WORK 880 Prevention Science (3 credits)
• ED PSYCH/HDFS/NURSING/SOC WORK 881 Capstone Seminar in Prevention Science (2 credits)
• Practicum (3 credits)

Electives:

Students must select two to four additional courses in one of the following areas of concentration:

• Interventions in Social Services, Health, and Education
• Social Policy
• Family and Community Studies
• Methodology

Examples of Elective Courses:

• NURSING 702 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Diverse Communities (3 credits)
• SOC WORK 921 Child Welfare (2-3 credits)
• SOC WORK 952 PhD Proseminar (3 credits)
• HDFS 872 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Action (3 credits)
• HDFS 843 Family Policy: How It Affects Families & What Professionals Can Do (3 credits)
• HDFS 766 Current Topics in Human Development and Family Studies (1-3 credits)
• HDFS 869 Advanced Seminar in Family Stress and Coping (3 credits)
• SOC/ED POL 955 Seminar-Qualitative Methodology (3 credits)