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Overview
Substance abuse is an escalating problem in modern culture, and the toll it takes on society can be seen in healthcare and correctional facilities nationwide. Preventing and finding effective treatment at this scale can be difficult, however. The Master of Prevention Science from the University of Oklahoma is an accredited, flexible, and affordable degree program designed to help you take on the real-world challenges facing communities today. In this program, you will learn the theoretical and real-world skills necessary to help others fight addiction, and you will graduate prepared to pursue the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium’s Certified Prevention Specialist (IC & RC CPS) credential, the most respected credential in prevention.
What to expect:
The Master of Prevention Science is a fast-paced, accelerated program designed to accommodate working adults. When you are admitted into the program, you will be assigned an advisor who creates an individualized graduation plan. This plan will help organize and identify the courses you need for your degree.
Degree topics:
Prevention across the lifespanStrategic planning and evaluationFoundations in prevention science EthicsCultural, social, and diversity issuesProgram implementation and evaluation
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Courses included:
- Introduction to Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Foundations
- Foundations in Prevention Science
- Prevention Across the Lifespan
- Program Development Implementation and Evaluation
- Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Qualitative Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Management, Organisation & Leadership View 631 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Meet admission criteria
- Apply
- Be admitted
- Get advised and enroll
Tuition Fee
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International
824 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 824 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
885 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 885 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
274 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 274 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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