The Educational Research, Evaluation, and Assessment program equips students to design, conduct and evaluate educational research and evaluation studies; select and implement suitable qualitative and quantitative data analytic procedures; design and evaluate assessments and other instruments; and relate empirical findings to educational and social science policies and practices.
Here
is some information about our M.S. in Educational Research, Evaluation, and
Assessment program:
- The
M.S.
in Educational Research, Evaluation, and Assessment program is designed to equip professionals with broad training in
the theory and practice of qualitative and quantitative research, program
evaluation, and assessment/measurement.
- Within our comprehensive and
rigorous core curriculum, you can pursue specialized areas of professional
interest (e.g., advanced qualitative research design, statistical
analysis) through elective courses. The M.S. degree also combines
student-centered courses with a variety of engaged learning experiences
(e.g., research, internships) to provide a top-quality graduate school
experience.
- Our
students are prepared for careers as researchers, evaluators, assessment
specialists and data analysts in educational, business, government,
community-based and other professional settings.
- The program is also
well-positioned to equip students for research-focused doctoral study in
the social sciences.
- Our program
can be completed entirely
online or via combination of online and face-to-face coursework. Courses
are designed to be flexible to accommodate a variety of schedules with
synchronous and asynchronous options.
- The Department of Educational Technology, Research and
Assessment also offers three 18-credit Certificates of Graduate Study
(CGS) related to educational research, evaluation, and assessment:
- Advanced Quantitative Methodology in Education
- Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education
- User Experience (UX) and Learning Analytics
- NIU tuition is highly affordable and numerous scholarships
are available through the Department and University.
- No
GRE/MAT test scores or letters of recommendation are required of
applicants, and the Department of Educational Technology, Research and
Assessment will waive the application fee ($60).
- Admission
is guaranteed for NIU undergraduate students who meet the Graduate
School’s admissions requirements. NIU undergraduates with 90+ credit hours
completed may start their M.S. in Educational Research, Evaluation, and
Assessment while completing their undergraduate degree.
Thank
you in advance for your assistance with our program’s recruitment efforts. We
would also be happy to arrange an online informational session for interested
students. We can be contacted at etra@niu.edu if either
you or prospective students have any questions or require further information.
A program flyer is also attached.
Sincerely,
Todd
Reeves, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Educational Research, Evaluation, and
Assessment
Vicki
Collins, Ph.D, Program Coordinator, Educational Research, Evaluation, and
Assessment
