Dec 07, 2024  
USC Catalogue 2024-2025 
    
USC Catalogue 2024-2025

Addiction Science (MS)


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Addiction exacts a toll on individuals, families and communities worldwide. The Master of Science in Addiction Science (MAS) exposes students to the biological, psychological and social aspects of substance use and addictive behaviors. Students study emerging trends in addiction studies with an emphasis on evidence-based transdisciplinary approaches in to addiction science and practice addressing epidemiology, etiology, prevention, treatment, policy and harm reduction, as well as sociocultural and healthcare contexts that intersect with addiction. The MAS equips students with a solid foundation and prepares them to enter a number of fields, from treatment to recovery and research to policy-work, representing critical areas of support among diverse communities in need. 

Master’s Thesis


A minimum of 4 units of Master’s Thesis (594ab) within Pharmacy, Medicine or Social Work.

Minimum Units Required: 32


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