Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment

The Doctoral Degree Program

The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) sponsors a Ph.D. in the area of Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment . Our program prepares graduates to become leaders in educational measurement, test-theory, program evaluation, large-scale and classroom-based assessment practice, educational statistics, and education research methods.

The Ph.D. program in Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment integrates theory and practice to promote the scientific uses of measurement within the field of education and related disciplines. Coursework focuses on current and emerging topics including instrument development, classical and modern measurement theory and applications, multivariate statistical techniques , multilevel modeling, sampling methodology, and educational assessment. Emphasis is on the development of professional competencies in these areas. Student/faculty interactions are strongly encouraged in order to promote research excellence leading to significant contributions to the field.

Research experiences are available through the University in schools and educational organizations, informal educational settings, and through participation in faculty research grants and projects.