MA Educational Psychology (Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation) at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Educational Psychology offers two graduate degrees with a concentration in the area of Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation (RMME): The Master of Arts (M.A.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The M.A. program is designed for practitioners who wish to acquire foundational skills and knowledge in the areas of measurement and assessment, program evaluation, and quantitative research methodology. There is also a completely online option for completing the M.A. degree. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Educational Psychology | Duration: 18 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher across core courses and earn a grade of “B” or better in every core course. M.A. students may choose to earn the degree either under Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (exam). Listed courses include Principles and Methods in Educational Research; Educational Tests and Measurements; Quantitative Methods in Research I; Quantitative Methods in Research II; Methods and Techniques of Educational Research.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher across core courses and earn a grade of “B” or better in every core course.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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