Introduction

Our master’s students want to work in a research/evaluation organization, typically starting in an entry-level position. These students gain an introduction and experiences with research, evaluation, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and measurement techniques. Students may choose to add a certificate to gain deeper expertise in a specific area of study. Alumni work in educational research organizations and consulting firms, school districts research and assessment offices, ECE programs/organizations, university assessment offices, university internal review boards, government organizations, and non-profit organizations.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
RSEM 5100	Basic Statistics	3
RSEM 5120	Introduction to Research Methods	3
RSEM 5110	Introduction to Measurement	3
RSEM 7110	Intermediate Statistics	3
RSEM 7080	Methods of Qualitative Inquiry	3
RSEM 7210	Program Evaluation in Schools	3
Select one of the following courses:		3
RSEM 7100	Advanced Methods of Qualitative Inquiry
RSEM 7130	Advanced Measurement: Item Response Theory
RSEM 7220	Advanced Program Evaluation
RSEM 7700	Multilevel Modeling: HLM
RSEM 7800	Structural Equation Modeling
RSEM 7150	Mixed Methods Research
RSEM 5840	Independent Study: RSEM
RSEM 5910	Practicum in Research and Evaluation Methodology
RSEM 6950	Master's Thesis
Choose 3 electives that are 5000+ Level RSEM course with faculty advisor approval		9
Total Hours		30

Program Requirements and Courses

To complete the REM program and earn a master's degree, students must complete the appropriate course work as outlined in the tables above and successfully pass a comprehensive exam. All courses require a grade of B- or better to count to the MA and a 3.0 minimum GPA is required for graduation.  Students have 7 years in which to complete the degree.

Graduate Certificates

Students may combine a graduate certificate in Applied Measurement, Applied Statistical Modeling, Classroom Assessment, Culturally Responsive Methods, Qualitative Methods and Analysis, or Program Evaluation with their degree requirements.