2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Research and Evaluation Methods
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The MA in Research and Evaluation Methods (REM) degree prepares students to lead in professional practice in the following responsibilities: (1) interpreting, analyzing, and applying research in educational settings; (2) applying knowledge about research methods, statistics, and measurement; and (3) applying inquiry skills and creative thought in solving practice-based problems. Graduates of the program typically work in school district research/assessment departments, state or federal government agencies, research and evaluation firms, non-profit organizations, or companies that have data/research offices.
Students acquire the skills necessary for a variety of roles in educational and teaching settings or community environments where knowledge of learning, development, assessment, and research is essential. Many of our graduates also seek this MA as preparation for advanced study in educational psychology, assessment, research methods, and related fields.
Faculty
Focusing on applied skills and techniques, students will learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Through research and data analysis, students are encouraged to focus on larger issues of social injustices.
Information about faculty in this program is available online at http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/SchoolOfEducation/FacultyandResearch/Pages/Our-Faculty.aspx
Program Options:
- Master of Arts in Research & Evaluation Methods
- Master of Arts in Research & Evaluation Methods with a concentration in Assessment
- Graduate Certificate in Classroom Assessment
Master of Arts in Research & Evaluation Methods
Students acquire skills necessary for a variety of roles that involve data-driven decisions. Students are prepared to facilitate decision-making based on evidence. Some students pursue the degree to enhance their skills as classroom teachers. Others work in environments where information and data from different sources are used to make informed decisions.
Required Courses (18 credits)
Choose 3 of the following: (9 credits)
Choose 1 of the following: (3 credits)
Total Credits for MA 30
Master of Arts in Research and Evaluation Methods with a Concentration in Assessment
This program concentration provides opportunities for you to develop an in-depth understanding about educational psychology as it relates to learning-related assessment. You’ll address issues in both classroom and large-scale assessment and focus on other forms of assessment, such as portfolios and performance assessments. You also may specialize in assessment in a content area like literacy or mathematics.
There are three possible specializations in this track: P-12 Teacher Track, Educational Leadership Track, and Research and Evaluation Track. All students will take the same courses the first year. The second year, courses vary depending on the chosen track.
Year 1: Required REM Assessment Foundation Courses (18 credits)
Year 2: P-12 Teacher Track choose 3 + Practicum or Thesis (12 credits)
Students wanting to continue teaching in P-12 classrooms, but have teacher-leader roles
Year 2: Educational Leadership Track choose 3 + Practicum or Thesis (12 credits)
Students interested in administration or other leadership roles
Year 2: Research & Evaluation Track choose 3 + Practicum or Thesis (12 credits)
Students interested in district assessment office roles
Total Credits for MA 30
Program Requirements and Courses
To complete the REM program and earn a master’s degree, students must complete the appropriate course work as outlined in the tables above. All courses require a grade of B- or better to count to the MA and a 3.0 minimum GPA is required for graduation. Students have 7 years in which to complete the degree.
Active Status
Students must complete their programs within seven years, maintaining a GPA of 3.0. Students typically take four courses each calendar year. Failure to enroll over three contiguous semesters will result in a requirement to submit readmission materials.
Certificate in Classroom Assessment
The certificate is designed for educators such as teachers, administrators, coaches, program leaders, and curriculum leaders, who desire to learn how to develop, select, use, administer, and interpret educational assessments. The goal of this certificate is for participants to become well-informed assessment designers and developers, critical assessment consumers, assessment evaluators, and advocators of reliable, valid and fair assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Certificate Structure
The certificate is designed as a three‐course sequence. Each course is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are considered building blocks for the next courses. The three courses are designed around four ideas, which are spiraled in the courses and allow participants to achieve the learning goals: assessment development, evaluation of assessments (validity, reliability, and fairness), consumers of assessments (selection of assessments and interpretation of large‐scale assessment data), and issues of validity, reliability, bias, and fairness of assessments for diverse populations.
The certificate consists of three courses, totaling 9 credit hours, and may be earned in one year. Courses may be taken individually or as part of an assessment certificate.
This is a fully online program.
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