The following courses are necessary to complete the Certified Prevention Specialist certification.  They are shown in the order listed needed to complete the educational requirements for certification.  You will still need to complete supervised "on the job" hours before taking the examination. 

Prevention Theory and Application I

Prevention Theory II

Psych 305 Developmental Psychology

Psych 472/572 Pharmacology  of Psychoactive Drugs Rx

Presentation / Instruction Skills

Facilitation Skills and Group Management

Psyc 475 Professional Ethics in Addictions Counseling 

Family Theory

Program Planning and Evaluation

Community Coalition Development