Course Description
Theoretical concepts and behavioral skills as applied to prevention and intervention work with help-seeking individuals and families.
Athena Title
Prev & Int in HDFS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5100W, HDFS 7100W
Prerequisite
(HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H) and HDFS 3100
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will learn how to apply new and traditional theories and techniques to prevention and intervention work with families.
- Students will learn how to identify, read, and apply current research about family life, prevention, and intervention.
- Students will be encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic approaches to behavioral health care.
- Students will develop knowledge, skill, and attitudes in interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic approaches to behavioral health care.
Topical Outline
- 1. Basic Theories and Techniques in Prevention and Intervention
- a. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- b. Mindfulness approaches in intervention/prevention
- 2. Professional Ethics
- 3. Research in Family Prevention and Intervention
