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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

Research and Evaluation Methods MA with a concentration in Assessment


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This program concentration provides opportunities for you to develop an in-depth understanding about educational psychology as it relates to learning-related assessment. You will 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 credit hours)

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 credit hours)

Students wanting to continue teaching in P-12 classrooms, but have teacher-leader roles

Choose 1 of the following: (3 credit hours)

 

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

Students interested in administration or other leadership roles

Choose 1 of the following: (3 credit hours)

 

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

Choose 1 of the following: (3 credit hours)

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- six courses each calendar year. Failure to enroll over three contiguous semesters will result in a requirement to submit readmission materials.

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