Greetings, Advising Community.
We hope you had a restorative spring break!
We’re excited to share a few updates about the CBH program. This year, we welcomed 19 students to Portland, where they successfully completed their first two terms, gaining field-based experience through applied practice in schools and crisis response.
Looking ahead, our 2027 cohort will be similar in size, and we are eager to expand our pre-major program in Eugene while strengthening strategic transfer partnerships for our 2028 and 2029 cohorts.
As you review the updates provided below, please reach out to our team at cbhadvising@uoregon.edu if you have questions.
Best,
Maureen Zalewski
Director of Child Behavioral Health Training
Professor, Psychology
CURRICULAR CHANGES
Effective Immediately: We have streamlined our pre-major requirements to focus on behavioral health courses. Students will still be required to complete coursework that supports their behavioral health knowledge, including:
- One course in Psychology or Human Services
- One course in Human Development
The decision to remove the DEI requirement was based on the following challenges:
- Internal Consistency: Variations in course designations (e.g., US:DIA) have made it difficult to clearly define what meets the requirement.
- Community College Variability: Differences in course offerings may unintentionally disadvantage some transfer students.
- Course Complexity: Many preferred DEI courses have their own prerequisites, creating additional barriers for prospective students.
- Curricular Integration: Our existing curriculum focuses on diversity and inclusion, and core education requirements ensure engagement with US: DIA.
Under Review: Based on feedback from our first cohort, we have made minor adjustments to our course offerings. These revisions are being submitted this term, and we will share updates once they are approved.
PROGRAM UPDATES
- Summer 2026 – Study Abroad: GEO plans to use the existing Spanish Language in Oviedo program academic structure and incorporate a healthcare module, healthcare guest speakers, and a visit to a local therapy center for Ballmer Institute students as well as students in related majors such a Psychology, Pre-Health, Human Physiology, FHS, CHC, etc. starting Summer 2026. Please note this program will be catered towards students completing the second year of Spanish abroad. The healthcare module, lectures, and visit will require a basic understanding of Spanish (SPAN 103/112 equivalent). Please find attached a copy of the full program overview. For questions about this new opportunity, please send students to Sarah Pearson- spearson@uoregon.edu We will also be hosting an informational session on Tuesday, April 15th from 4pm-5pm in New Residence Hall, Suite 128 To RSVP, please complete this form.
- Spring 2026 – New Child Development Course (BEHT 2XX): Priority registration will be given to pre-majors, with additional seats available to other students based on capacity.
- Fall 2026 – Academic Residential Community (ARC): We are in the early stages of developing an Academic Residential Community. To support this initiative, we plan to hire a full-time faculty member in Eugene to provide dedicated support for pre-majors.
