Program Overview

Online Master's in Psychology

The Online Master's in Psychology program at the University of Oregon is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to advance their careers in community service, social services, education, or healthcare. The program focuses on the brain science of human behavior and program development and evaluation skills, preparing students to make a positive impact in their communities.

Program Overview

The program consists of 49 credits, taken over six consecutive terms, including summers. The curriculum includes a combination of required and elective courses, with a focus on the neuroscience of trauma, adversity, and resilience, as well as intervention science and program development.

Required Courses

• PSY 615: Community Needs Assessment (4 credits)
• PSY 616: Implementation with Community and Cultural Perspectives (3 credits)
• PSY 618: Substance Use and Addiction (3 credits)
• PSY 619: Intervention Science (4 credits)
• PSY 628: Methods of Program Evaluation (4 credits)
• PSY 630: Translational Neuroscience in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• PSY 631: Translational Neuroscience in Adolescence (3 credits)
• PSY 632: Translational Neuroscience in Adulthood (3 credits)
• PSY 672: Trauma-Informed Intervention (3 credits)
• PSY 690: Capstone Research (17-21 credits)

Elective Courses

• PSY 607: Special Topics in Neuroscience (3 credits)
• PSY 607: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research and Policy (3 credits)
• PSY 618: Substance Use and Addiction (3 credits)

Admissions

The application process includes the following steps:

1. Complete the application form.
2. International applicants only: Take the TOEFL or IELTS.
3. Provide contact information for two to three references who will submit letters of recommendation.
4. Upload answers to a set of short essay questions.
5. Upload a curriculum vitae/resume.
6. Upload a writing sample.
7. Upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
8. Pay the non-refundable application fee.

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: $625 per credit
• Online course fee: $25 per credit
• Building fee: $45 per term
• Incidental fee: $76.75 per term
• Tech fee: $66 per term
• Application fee: $70
• Matriculation fee: $545.35 Estimated cost of the program: ~$37,000.

Career Opportunities

The Online Master's in Psychology program prepares individuals for professional employment, career advancement, or doctoral studies related to:

• Community and social service programs
• Public agencies that address social and mental health needs
• Healthcare administration
• Child-welfare supervision
• College life or student affairs offices.

Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Anne Mannering, PhD, Program Director
• Sohna Shook, PhD, Career Lecturer
• Christina Karns, PhD, Research Assistant Professor
• Elliot Berkman, PhD
• Lisa Scotch, PhD, Career Lecturer
• Jade Segoviano, Program Coordinator.