ELRT
Evaluation, Measurement & Research
Programs
Master of Arts - requires basic courses in research methods, evaluation, measurement, and statistics, and
- practical field experience.
- requires at least three courses each in evaluation, measurement, and research design and statistics
- includes qualitative research methods, foundations of inquiry, and a 27-credit hour emphasis in some applied area of inquiry. Some examples of a cognate are policy studies, assessment, computer applications, or statistics.
- An internship provides students with opportunities to work under the direction of a senior evaluator, measurement specialist, or researcher
- Often students will co-author articles developed with their internship mentor.
- Students are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations at professional state and national conferences, and to attend such conferences.
- Student may enter the doctorate program after completing a master's degree in a related field such as research methods, or directly upon completion of a bachelor's degree.
The faculty advising and teaching in these programs are nationally and internationally recognized in the field of evaluation.
Careers
The Master of Arts program prepares graduates for staff positions in evaluation, testing, or research units in schools or non-school organizations.
The Doctor of Philosophy program prepares evaluators, assessment specialists, and researchers for leadership and teaching positions in schools, non-school organizations, institutions of higher education, and government.
Career possibilities and job opportunity resources.
Related Links
American
Evaluation Association
Michigan
Association For Evaluation
National
Council on Measurement in Education
American
Educational Research Association
Online
Evaluation Resource Library
The
Statistics Homepage