Quantitative Research, Evaluation, and Measurement (EDUCST-PH, QREM)

Specialization Leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

Program Requirements (6 Hours)

Common Core

• EDUCST 6891 Proseminar in Educational Studies (3)
• EDUCST 6892 Educational Policy and Inequality: Integrating Research Traditions (3)

Specialization Requirements (36 Hours)

Required Courses (24 Hours)

• ESQREM 6621 Introduction to Educational Evaluation (3)
• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
• ESQREM 6661 Introduction to Educational Measurement (3)
• ESQREM 7635 Advanced Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7648 GLM I: Introduction to Regression and ANOVA (4)
• ESQREM 7658 GLM II: Advanced Regression and ANOVA (4)
• ESEPHL 7414 Examining Knowledge, Truth, and Objectivity (3)

Supporting Courses (minimum 12 Hours)

Choose at least two courses related to advanced statistics

• ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Experimental Design (3)
• ESQREM 7643 Categorical Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8659 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
• ESQREM 8668 Longitudinal Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8669 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (3)
• ESQREM 8895 Seminars: QREM (e.g., meta-analysis) (2-5)

Choose at least one course related to advanced methods or evaluation

• ESQREM 7627 Sampling Design and Survey Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7631 Applied Evaluation Designs (3)
• ESQREM 8895 Seminars: QREM (e.g., advanced evaluation designs) (2-5)

Choose at least one course related to advanced measurement

• ESQREM 7661 Instrument Construction (3)
• ESQREM 7663 Test Reliability and Validity (3)
• ESQREM 7667 Authentic Assessment (3)
• ESQREM 8674 Scaling and Item Response Theory (3)
• ESQREM 8895 Seminars: QREM (e.g., advanced IRT) (2-5)

Research Apprenticeship (9 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor prior to enrollment

• EDUCST 8191 Research Apprenticeship: Educational Studies (1‐12)

Dissertation Requirement (3 hours minimum)

Consult with faculty advisor prior to enrollment

• ESQREM 8999 Dissertation or Thesis Research: QREM

Progression

Post-MA/MS: Minimum of 54 hours (Total: 84 hours)
Expected to sit for candidacy: After completing all required coursework
Maximum Hours post Candidacy: 3 credits per semester