预防和干预科学专业旨在为正在为帮助和人类服务专业（例如顾问，教育工作者，学生事务专业人士和社会服务提供者）的职业做准备的学生，以及寻求在人类发展和研究方面从事研究职业的学生而设计。家庭研究或相关领域。对于那些对需要学士学位或其他证书的职业感兴趣的学生，这种集中力是一个绝佳的选择。集中课程强调基于证据的计划，学生将学习如何为青年，成人和家庭设计和实施基于社区的预防和干预计划。学生可以专注于寿命的特定方面，也可以选择整个寿命的课程。
The Prevention and Intervention Sciences concentration is designed for students who are preparing for careers in the helping and human services professions such as counselors, educators, student affairs professionals, public health and social service providers, as well as for students seeking a research career in human development and family studies or a related field. This concentration offers students specialized training in programming related to promoting individual, family, and community health and wellness through the lifespan. This concentration is an excellent choice for students interested in careers requiring either a bachelor's degree or additional credentials. Coursework emphasizes evidence-based programs, and students will learn how to design and implement community-based prevention and intervention programs for youth, adults, and families. Students can focus on a specific aspect of the lifespan or choose courses across the lifespan. The course work also serves as an excellent second concentration to students focusing on early childhood, pre-health professions, or leadership and advocacy professions.