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    Prevention Science, PhD

    Program Description

    The prevention science PhD program is a research-intensive degree program designed to provide training in the design, evaluation, and implementation of interventions aimed at reducing risk and enhancing protective factors in children, youth, and families, and building resilient communities.

    This strengths-based program is designed to produce culturally-competent prevention scientists capable of advancing healthy outcomes across diverse settings.

    This research-intensive degree program can be completed in four years, with students earning an MS en route to the PhD.

    This program is intended for students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a prevention science-related discipline or have significant human development, psychology, social science, education, or prevention science experience.

    Graduates of the program typically obtain employment in academia (faculty positions) and university research settings; local, state, or national prevention or public health agencies; non-profit human service agencies; social advocacy organizations; research firms; or other human service or research organizations.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    CV
    Letters of Recommendation
    Statement of Purpose
    Writing Sample

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    College of Education
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2024
    Final Deadline - December 15, 2023 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.