Educational Research Methodology (ERM) Programs
Use research, data, and evaluation to answer important questions and improve programs, policies, and practice.
Educational Research Methodology prepares students to design studies, analyze data, evaluate programs, and communicate findings that support informed decision-making. Our programs serve students and professionals who want to deepen their expertise in research methodology, measurement, quantitative methods, and program evaluation.
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Program Evaluation
Program evaluation uses systematic evidence to understand how well a program is working, for whom, and how it can improve. Build skills to evaluate programs in education, government, nonprofit, public health, and other community and organizational settings.
M.S. Program Evaluation Concentration
The M.S. program provides training in the foundations of research methodology, educational measurement, and program evaluation.
M.S./PH.D. Program Evaluation Concentration
The M.S./Ph.D. program is intended for students who are interested in becoming an expert in research methodology, the measurement sciences, or program evaluation.
PH.D. Program Evaluation Concentration
The Ph.D. program is intended for students who are interested in becoming an expert in research methodology, the measurement sciences, or program evaluation.
Program Evaluation, P.B.C.
The Program Evaluation, P.B.C. is premised on the professional association evaluator competencies to equip current and future evaluators a breadth of understanding of a culturally-responsive approach, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct evaluations in any discipline. Our certificate in program evaluation will prepare students to lead program evaluation efforts.
Measurement and Quantitative Methods
Study how data, assessments, and statistical models can be used to answer complex research questions. Build expertise in measurement, quantitative methods, and data analysis for work in education, policy, research, evaluation, and related fields.
M.S. Measurement and Quantitative Methods Concentration
The Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, M.S. Measurement and Quantitative Methods Concentration provides training in the foundations of research methodology, educational measurement, and program evaluation.
M.S./PH.D. Measurement and Quantitative Methods
The Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, M.S./PH.D. Measurement and Quantitative Methods provides training in the foundations of research methodology, educational measurement, and program evaluation.
PH.D. Measurement and Quantitative Methods
The Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, PH.D. Measurement and Quantitative Methods is intended for students who are interested in becoming an expert in research methodology, the measurement sciences, or program evaluation.
SOE SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
A variety of financial aid is available to our students, including scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. We invite you to explore the many scholarship and funding opportunities offered in the School of Education.
DEPARTMENT OF Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS)
ilrs@uncg.edu
Location:
School of Education Building, Room 446
Mailing Address:
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402