SHS 200 - Introduction to Prevention

3.0 Credits
Introduction to concepts and professional skills in the field of prevention. Includes theory, evidence based methods and practices, common prevention activities and successful strategies for working with community organizations.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify risk, resiliency and protective factors and processes in individuals, families, and communities impacted by unhealthy living patterns, social/emotional dysfunction, violence, or substance misuse.
Describe various models of prevention and the steps in the prevention planning process.
Identify and demonstrate application of criteria for evaluating success of prevention strategies and programs.
Assess and differentiate ethical community prevention activities.
Demonstrate the application of theories and techniques of prevention planning and community readiness in various situations.
Describe and demonstrate a sensitivity to the cultural issues critical in the design and implementation of prevention activity and tailor tasks specifically for efforts with diverse populations.