MEd Research, Educational Measurement, and Psychometrics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The master's degree in this area is offered as the Data Analysis, Assessment, & Research in Education MEd. It prepares students to understand the foundations of educational assessment and research and to apply them in using assessments and informing education policy. It suits professionals working in schools, education departments or testing agencies.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Research, Educational Measurement, & Psychometrics | Intake: Fall (applications due January 2) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Eleven courses in statistics, research methods, test theory and policy, plus a pro-seminar capstone course. Sample courses include Introduction to Statistics and Computer Analysis I, Educational Research Methods I, Fundamentals of Test Construction, Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory and Education and Public Policy.

Career pathways

Roles in schools, state education departments and testing agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications due January 2. Required: transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, cover letter outlining interest in the field and previous experience. GRE optional with no minimum cut score. English proficiency test required if first language is not English (accepted tests and minimums set by the Graduate School). (Master's: Data Analysis, Assessment, & Research in Education MEd.)

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.

Intake: Fall (applications due January 2)

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