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)

Fall Semester
RSEM 5600 - Issues in Assessment Development	RSEM 5100 - Basic Statistics
Spring Semester
RSEM 5610 - Formative and Summative Assessment in the Classroom	RSEM 5080 - Research In Schools
Summer Semester
RSEM 5620 - Analyzing, Using, and Reporting Assessment Results	RSEM 7050 - Methods of Survey Research

 

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

• MTED 5301 - Assessment and Equity in Mathematics Instruction
    
• LCRT 5020 - Reading Development, Instruction and Assessment
     
• LCRT 5000 - Elementary Literacy Instruction and Assessment Part 1
     
• LCRT 5001 - Elementary Literacy Instruction and Assessment Part 2
    
• LCRT 5100 - Secondary Literacy Instruction and Assessment
    
• 5000+ Level RSEM course with faculty advisor approval

Year 2: Educational Leadership Track choose 3 + Practicum or Thesis (12 credits)

Students interested in administration or other leadership roles

• HDFR 5003 - Leadership and Organizations
     
• EDHD 7712 - Learning and Human Development
     
• EDUC 7100 - Leadership in Education
     
• EDUC 7230 - Oganizational Performance In Educational Contexts
     
• 5000+ Level RSEM course with faculty advisor approval

Year 2: Research & Evaluation Track choose 3 + Practicum or Thesis (12 credits)

• RSEM 7110 - Intermediate Statistics
    
• RSEM 6100 - Methods of Qualitative Inquiry
     
• RSEM 7210 - Program Evaluation
    
• RSEM 5110 - Introduction to Measurement
     
• 5000+ Level RSEM course with faculty advisor approval

 

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.