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

Specialization Leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

Program Requirements (6 Hours)

Common Core

Core 1 Course (3 hours)

• EDUCST 6891 Proseminar in Educational Studies (3)

Core 2 Course: Choose from one of the following courses (3 hours)

• EDUCST 5765 Grant Writing (3)
• ESEPSY 7404 College Teaching (3)
• ESEPSY 8404 Academic Writing in Education: Reviewing the Literature (3)
• ESEPOL 7100 Writing for Educational Policy Audiences (3)
• ESPHE 6403 Ethics and the Professional Context of Teaching (3)
• EDUCST 6892 Educational Policy and Inequality in Social and Cultural Context: 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)

Elective Requirements (choose four, minimum 12 hours)

Two courses from the following list (5-9 hours):

• ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8657 Factor and Cluster Analyses (3)
• ESQREM 7643 Categorical Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8659 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
• ESQREM 8895 Seminars: QREM (e.g., analysis of longitudinal data; meta-analysis) (2-5)

One course from the following list:

• 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)

One course from the following list:

• 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)

Research apprenticeship hours represent work you do under the guidance of your faculty advisor to enhance your research skills, particularly those that lead to publication and/or presentations at conferences.  Consult with faculty advisor to discuss content and scheduling of hours.

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