The master's program develops professionals in the areas of educational research methods and policy studies, through research methods, applied statistics, and educational foundations courses. Independent research requirements provide for the application of knowledge in real-world settings. Graduates will be prepared for employment with school districts, educational agencies, and industries with internal data analysis needs.
Area of Concentration for the Master of Science Program: Research Methods and Policy Studies. The degree program develops professionals in the areas of educational research methods and policy studies, both through courses and independent research. Graduates can obtain employment with school districts, educational agencies, and industries with internal data analysis needs.
Prerequisites for Acceptance to the Master of Science Program: In addition to meeting University requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree with a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a combined score of at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections and a 3 on the writing section of the Graduate Record Examinations.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Graduates are required to satisfy the requirements of the Graduate School for a Master of Science degree. The degree requires 30 hours, consisting of these required courses (18 hours):
One course from the following (3 hours):
In addition to the courses listed, students are also required to complete these independent research requirements (9 hours):
and pass a comprehensive examination.