The one-year master of education (MEd) degree in prevention science is primarily intended for:

1. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a prevention science–related discipline or have human development, psychology, education, or prevention science experience, are currently working in the profession, and wish to enhance their education to improve their career opportunities in the field
    
2. Students who wish to refocus their education from a nonscience or noneducation bachelor’s background, such as a humanities undergraduate degree, to gain training and skill development relevant to prevention science, program evaluation, and research in the human services professions for future career or academic study interests
    
3. Students who are considering pursuing doctoral study or additional applied master’s training and wish to improve their content knowledge and research skills to make themselves more competitive for other, more advanced graduate programs

Graduation Requirements — Total Credits: 45

In addition, MEd students complete a “Capstone project”

Prevention Science MEd Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Term - 15 Credits Minimum

Winter Term - 15 Credits Minimum

• Program Plan completed and turned in to your capstone seminar instructor by the end of winter term

Spring Term - 15 Minimum Credits

Students may choose to take a lighter course load each term and spread completion of the program over two years. 

Possible Electives

Students are required to take a minimum of 15 credits of electives in area of their choice related to prevention science (PREV).