Prevention Science (Online), M.P.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Hours (Non-Thesis): 33
Program Code: M793
- This program is Non-Thesis only.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| LSTD 5003 | Introduction to Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| LSTD 5013 | Interdisciplinary Foundations | 3 |
| Research Methods | ||
| All students must complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Qualitative Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| LSPS 5113 | Foundations in Prevention Science | 3 |
| LSPS 5133 | Prevention Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| LSPS 5173 | Program Development Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose fifteen hours of Liberal Studies courses. Some current courses which are available are listed below: 1 | 15 | |
| Strategic Planning and Evaluation in HHSA | ||
| Cultural, Social and Diversity Issues in HHSA | ||
| Ethics in Human and Health Services Administration | ||
| Cross-Cultural Health Issues in Human and Health Services Administration | ||
| Cultures of Organizations | ||
| Leadership Issues in Decision Making | ||
| Organizational Communications | ||
| Internship in Liberal Studies | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
| 1 | As approved by the College of Professional and Continuing Studies Dean. Some of the current courses from which students might choose are listed. However, students are not limited to only these courses. They may choose, with approval of the advisor and Graduate Liaison, from any of the courses offered through Liberal Studies. In addition and as appropriate, individual students may choose courses from outside the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, pending approval by both PACS and the department offering the specific course. |
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