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Call for Applications: USC Master of Addiction Science Program

News Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 - 17:30

The USC Institute for Addiction Science Master of Addiction Science (MAS) program is now accepting applications for Fall 2023. The MAS is a transdisciplinary and inter-professional degree with courses led by instructors from various areas of academics, including Public Health, Psychology, Pharmacy, Social Work, Neuroscience, Health Policy, Education, and Medicine.  

Through interacting with instructors and peers from various disciplines and professions, MAS students develop a broader and deeper understanding of addiction’s causes, consequences, and solutions—consistent with a cell to society perspective.  Courses take a multi-layered approach, recognizing that addictive behaviors intersect with human biology and psychology and exist within a complex environment involving the healthcare system and various commercial-economic, political, cultural, and social forces.

The MAS has three tracks:

  1. Generalist Track provides foundational knowledge and prepares students for various careers, including working in public health agencies, policy, and community service and harm reduction organizations.
  2. Clinical Track includes generalist track foundational skills plus opportunities for placements in community service organizations across Los Angeles and is a stepping stone for those pursing clinical careers in mental health or medicine. 
  3. Research Track includes generalist track foundational skills plus mentored placements in research groups and laboratories of one of 42 different USC professors with active research programs and is a stepping stone to PhD programs and other applications.  

Cross-track fertilization is available for students wishing for both clinical and research experiences.

 Kindly distribute the attached flyer widely to prospective students as well as faculty and administrators who interact with prospective students.

For more information, visit https://ias.usc.edu/education-training/mas/ or contact Jillian Boelke (boelke@usc.edu) or Adam Leventhal (adam.leventhal@usc.edu).

To enroll in Fall 2023, applications are due May 15, 2023.

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