Appendix 1: Interdisciplinary Seminar in Prevention Science
Course Number: TBD. Will be cross-listed in each participating department
The Interdisciplinary Seminar in Prevention Science series (which will consists of three 1-hour courses across three semesters) is the only required course in the Certificate in Prevention Science program. Each 1 hour course will include 15 hours of lecture and discussions. The course will be designed to familiarize graduate students from different disciplinary backgrounds with contemporary research programs that represent the interdisciplinary field of prevention science. Students will develop an appreciation for the diverse theoretical and conceptual bases of research in prevention science and understand the strengths and limitations of different research methods. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply research findings to issues related to the prevention of mental, emotional, and physical health problems and the promotion of well-being in these same domains.
What is Prevention Science?
Prevention science is a relatively new but rapidly growing interdisciplinary field. The Society for Prevention Science was formed in 1991 in response for the need for a multidisciplinary community of researchers concerned with the use of science to address problems, issues, and challenges pertaining to the prevention of social and public health problems. Prevention science interventions are based on research-based theoretical models of risk and protective processes involved in ...
Advisory Council and Faculty for the Certificate i
The CPS program will be guided by a CPS Advisory Council comprised of a faculty representative from each of the sponsoring departments or units: Educational Psychology Health and Kinesiology Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Communication School of Rural Public Health The CPS Advisory Council will provide inp ...
Organizational Structure of CPS Advisory Council
A steering committee comprised of one faculty member from each participating department, will be appointed by department heads. Responsibilities of CPS Advisory Council will include: § Determining and reviewing courses for inclusion as options for students § Reviewing individual student course choices for CPS program § Recruiting students and faculty to participate in the CPS program § Disseminating information about the CPS § Approvin ...
Award of the Certificate in Prevention Science
The Chair of the CPS Advisory Council and the department head of his/her administrative department will sign the Certificate of Prevention Science for each student completing the certificate requirements. Grades for courses and a designation that the certificate has been completed will appear on each student's official University transcript. ...
PART II: Admission Criteria
A student applicant to the program will be required to meet the following criteria for admission into the CPS program: Be enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program at Texas A&M University Apply for admission to the CPS program and be accepted by the CPS Advisory Council into the program. Acceptance by the CPS Advisory Council will be based on good academic standing in the student's degree program and evidence of career interests compatible with prevention science. ...
A. Approved Mandatory Courses for the CPS
CPS students will be required to complete 3 hours of Interdisciplinary Seminar in Prevention Science (see below) and to complete 12 additional hours of courses from the list approved by the CPS Advisory Council (see below), at least 6 of which will be taken from outside the student's department. Courses required by a student's program may also count toward the certificate, if such courses are on the list of approved courses. ...
