ELRT
Evaluation, Measurement & Research
Master of Arts
The master's program is designed to prepare graduates for staff positions in evaluation, testing, or research units in schools or non-school organizations.The following requirements will lead to a master's degree in Evaluation, Measurement, and Research Design:
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Must possess an earned baccalaureate degree.
- Must satisfy all Department and Graduate College requirement for admission and graduation.
Admissions
CORE COURSES
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| EMR 6400 | Fundamentals of Evaluation, Measurement & Research | 3 |
| EMR 6410 | Introduction to Measurement in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| EMR 6420 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EMR 6430 | Personnel Evaluation | 3 |
| EMR 6450 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| EMR 6480 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| EMR 6500 | Survey Research | 3 |
| EMR 6590 | Contemporary Trends in Research | 3 |
| EMR 6790 | Capstone Portfolio Project | 3 |
| Total | 27 hrs |
ELECTIVE
COURSES
Nine hours of course work from a single department or program outside the EMR program such as sociology, psychology or other area approved by the advisor.
Total: 9 hrs
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
During the Capstone Portfolio experience, the students will develop a portfolio that shows their ability to apply the techniques from the core courses. At least one element on the portfolio must be the report of an independent piece of inquiry for submission to either a professional journal or a conference program. Portfolios must be submitted to the program faculty three months prior to an anticipated graduation date.
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE: 36 hrs
Resource guide
Evaluation, Measurement, and Research resources for career guidance and exploration