MS Prevention Science at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The MS in Prevention Science trains students to design, evaluate and deliver interventions that reduce risk and build protective factors for children, youth, families and communities. It gives deeper methodological training than the one-year MEd and is a route toward PhD applications.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Counseling Psychology and Human Services | Duration: Two years; 65 credits | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Psychological foundations (19 credits), research methods (15 credits including applied statistics I-III), research/reading (12), professional foundations with capstone seminars (10) and 9 elective credits, including a Master's Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prevention Science (MEd, MS and PhD applicants): strong undergraduate GPA (3.0 or higher preferred); GRE not required; strong letters of recommendation; purpose statement; writing sample; academic transcripts; coursework, research or work experience in prevention science strongly encouraged and not required for master's applicants; international applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores per Graduate Studies guidance. The MS typically accepts 3-6 students per year.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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