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

Programme overview

The REMP doctoral programme prepares students to develop and implement assessment, evaluation and measurement practices, with a focus on designing and validating educational tests, psychometric modelling and assessment methods. Students also build communication and collaboration skills for working with practitioners, policymakers, scholars and funders.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Research, Educational Measurement, & Psychometrics | Duration: Minimum 52 credits (42 class credits and 10 dissertation credits); full-time students funded for at least three years | Intake: Fall (applications due January 2) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Core courses include Structural Equation Modeling, Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, Applied Multivariate Statistics I, Advanced Validity Theory and Test Validation, test construction, plus four electives (e.g. Generalizability Theory, Scale and Instrument Development, Scaling Models). Summer internships and a comprehensive exam (typically spring of year three) are required.

Career pathways

Research and teaching positions at universities, foundations, research organizations, government and credentialing agencies, medical boards, school systems, consulting firms and industry.

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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 for admission with no minimum cut score. English proficiency test required if first language is not English (accepted tests and minimums set by the Graduate School).

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)

Duration: Minimum 52 credits (42 class credits and 10 dissertation credits); full-time students funded for at

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