MEd Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The MEd in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) is designed to address the current industry-wide shortage of individuals who can function effectively in educational research and other applied research settings by providing rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The MEd in MESA will address this pressing need for more trained professionals in these critical areas and will service the student population interested in upgrading their quantitative and qualitative skills without having to complete a dissertation.

Faculty: College of Education | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 32 semester hours required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: No restrictions. GPA: At least 2.75/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study, and a 3.00/4.00 on all postbaccalaureate or graduate course work combined. Tests: GRE General optional but preferred. Students not submitting the GRE General should submit other evidence to support their application showing their readiness for the MEd in MESA. Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required. Personal statement: This required statement must address the applicant’s professional and scholarly goals. Interview: If being considered for admission, the applicant may be required to participate in a face-to-face or phone interview with faculty.

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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