Certified Prevention Specialist Admissions Guide

Program Duration and Study Mode

• This program is delivered online only at this time. Please visit College Your Way for more information. 

This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.

• If you are new or transferring to HCC, your first step is to become an HCC Eagle by submitting a free admissions application to HCC. Please create a profile and complete the application to obtain an HCC student ID at the ApplyTexas.org website. If you have filled out an HCC application at any point or you already have an HCC student ID number, please do not submit another HCC application. Multiple HCC new student applications and/or ID numbers are not allowed and may impede you from progressing to the next steps of submitting a nursing program application.
  Returning student to HCC: If you have not been enrolled for the past 3 semesters, you must reactivate your HCC student account.  If you need assistance with this process, please visit:  Returning Student
  If you are an international student planning to attend HCC on a status F-1, (DACA, refugee, L visa, H visa, etc.), please visit International Students Admissions.
  Veteran Students - Please visit Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Success.
  
  
• Please submit your official sealed (unopened) transcript(s) from high school, GED, and any other colleges and/or universities previously attended. If you completed your course at HCC, you do not need to submit an official transcript. HCC accepts PDF transcripts directly from the service providers such as Credentials, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts should be sent to HCC electronically, admissions@hccs.edu, or by mail: Houston Community College, Office of Admissions & Records, P.O. Box 667517, Houston, TX 77266-7517.
  
  To determine your level of college readiness and placement status, you should also submit score reports from external tests like the SAT, ACT, AP, CLEP, IB, etc. Placements may be set from a variety of sources; please visit
  HCC Testing Services for more information. It is the responsibility of the student to allow enough time for evaluation of transcripts; please allow 6-8 weeks for evaluation and transfer of course credits.
  
  All foreign transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency, and foreign transcript must first be evaluated course-by-course by an approved evaluating agency. To find a list of approved evaluation companies under ‘Transfer Credits by Type – Foreign Credit Evaluators’, please visit: Foreign transcript/Foreign Credit Evaluator. Then the official evaluation report must be submitted to HCC. The HCC Internal process can take up to 8 weeks for evaluation and transfer of course credits.
  
  
• This is an open admission. However, students must still meet documentation and program info session requirements. Please review and complete our online information session. If you have questions regarding the program information sessions, please contact via email at: co.humanservicetechnology@hccs.edu.
  
  All Human Services Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Level 1 Certificates are stackable into the Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
  
  Completion of the AAS requires three practicum courses, which must be taken one at a time. To avoid delays, it is important to follow your degree plan carefully so that practicums are not left until the end of your program. Students must apply and be approved for practicum placement before enrolling in a Practicum course.
  
  If you have concerns about your eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas due to your criminal background history, it is recommended that you request a Criminal Background Evaluation through the LCDC Texas website prior to applying for the LCDC certificate. The evaluation fee is $50.
  
  
• Register for classes and attend practicum orientation. The student must apply and be approved for the practicum.
  
  
• Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to set up a degree plan.

Tuition is estimated using the Texas resident rates. Out of district and out of state residents will have a higher tuition fees. Please visit Tuition Calculator for more information. 

Due to increases/decreases in books and supplements, please check the book store website for updated cost information. Only required books are included in the estimate.

Estimated Costs – (In-District)

1st Semester (3 Semester Hours)

2nd Semester (3 Semester Hours)

3rd Semester (2 Semester Hours)

Approval Agency

This program is approved by the Texas Certification Board.

Certification Testing

Applicants for certification as a CPS must complete and satisfactorily score a passing grade on the IC&RC International Written Prevention Specialist Examination.

Employment Opportunities

Social service agencies, hospitals, and various community agencies

Average Salary

Entry-level salaries are in the range of $31,000 and $38,000. Find out the entry-level wages, medium wages, and high wages for each career field in High School or less, Vocational Certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, and Graduate degree: areer Coach.

Questions

Do you need any further assistance? Please visit the Academic Advising page for support services information, as well as virtual lobby and in-person assistance options. 

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