Prevention Science

The prevention science MS program is a multidisciplinary, research-intensive program focused on promoting health and well-being in human populations, with a commitment to improving outcomes for underserved populations.

Students participate in both basic and applied research that helps advance the understanding of risk and protective factors and translating the research findings into effective programs and policies.

Students also get opportunities to develop successful partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to disseminate effective programs into routine practice.

This 2-year master's degree program is primarily intended for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline or have human development, psychology, education, biology, human physiology, nutrition or prevention science experience, and are interested in advanced statistics/methodology and research training beyond what is offered in the 1-year MEd program.

The 2-year MS program also provides greater opportunities for students to develop long-term collaborations in research centers and with faculty members both within and outside the program but does not require the commitment involved in completing the PhD.

Graduates of the program typically obtain employment in community prevention settings, health departments, non-profit human service agencies, social advocacy centers, or university settings.

Recent graduates, for instance, have obtained employment as:

• Behavioral health specialists
• Case managers
• Interventionists
• Prevention specialists
• Program managers
• Research project coordinators

Many of our graduates also choose to continue their graduate education in pursuit of doctoral training in the fields of counseling psychology, couples & family therapy, psychology, prevention science, school psychology, public health or social work, to name a few.

To be admitted to the University of Oregon for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

Confirm that you are an international student applicant.

You are an international applicant if you:

If you do not meet those requirements, you may be a domestic applicant.

1. • Are a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States and you intend to return
   • Are in the United States on an educational, worker, or visitor visa, or are residing in your home country
   • Have filed an application for United States citizenship or permanent residency, but have not yet been granted approval

2. Complete and submit the University of Oregon online application.

   This is the universal portion of the application for graduate studies—it is required of every applicant, regardless of their field or program of study. However, your access to the University of Oregon online application will be provided through the website of the program to which you are applying. If you need help locating or accessing the UO online application, please contact the department(s) that you are interested in applying to.

   Applicants may apply to multiple programs per term. If you choose to apply to multiple programs, you must create a new UO application account and submit a new application for each program.

3. Complete and submit all additional materials required by the department or program.

   Each department or program at the University of Oregon establishes its own set of additional requirements and procedures for admission to graduate studies. For most programs, the departmental portion of the application is included as part of the University of Oregon application. Check with the program for their list of required application materials, submission procedures, and deadlines.

4. Submit unofficial transcript(s) as part of your online application.

5. Submit documentation of English language proficiency.

   Students for whom English is not a native/primary language have three options for demonstrating English language proficiency.

6. If offered admission, submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.