Ed.M. in Educational Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation
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Program Overview
The Ed.M. in Evaluation, Statistics and Measurement at the GSE offers students the flexibility to take a broad range of courses both within and outside the program’s specialized area of study. Our program prepares students for advanced study and applied quantitative research in academic, industry, non-profit, and government organizations in education and related fields. Graduates of this program are often employed as researchers or data scientists/analysts in education, psychology, health or the social sciences; psychometricians or educational testing experts; evaluators of programs or interventions in education and related fields; or in institutional, marketing or pharmaceutical research. There is an emphasis on both theoretical foundations and application of methods to real data. Applicants to this program are not expected to have an extensive background in mathematics or statistics. However, a strong interest in exploring educational and psychological questions through quantitative methods is encouraged. This program does not include coursework resulting in a NJ school personnel license.
To complete the program, students take 30 credits overall, with 15 credits of required core courses, 9 credits in additional ESM specialization courses, and 6 credits in electives. With the goal of encouraging deeper inquiry into areas that align with their individual interests, at least 6 of the 30 credits must be outside the ESM program area, with at least one elective course selected from within the Department of Educational Psychology. Students also have an option to complete a 1-semester thesis or research project, with approval from ESM faculty. Program plans are to be approved by the student’s advisor.
Applicants to this program are not expected to have an extensive background in mathematics. However, a strong interest in exploring educational and psychological questions through quantitative methods is encouraged. This program does not include coursework resulting in a NJ school personnel license.
Program plans are to be approved by the students’ advisor. Students also have an option to complete a 1-semester thesis or research project, with approval from ESM faculty.
For more information about this program:
Program Details
Application Deadline
Feb 1 / Oct 15
Entry Term(s)
Fall / Spring
Program Level
Masters
Program Type
Degree
Format
On-campus
Credits
33
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What You’ll Learn
Students enrolled in the Educational Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation Ed.M. program will take foundational and advanced statistics courses and deepen their knowledge and ability to think critically about quantitative research methods and statistical modeling, psychometric theory, and education program evaluation. Depending on their chosen track, students may delve deeper into topics including applied multivariate analysis, causal modeling, and item response theory. The program is individually tailored to each student’s needs and encourages students to pursue a minor outside of the specialty as well. Students will take one elective course and at least two courses within the Department of Educational Psychology to do so and complete the program. Topics may include special or gifted education, educational psychology, counseling psychology, college student affairs, and learning, cognition, and development.
For more information about the courses in this program, please visit the course catalog and online schedule of classes.
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Program Requirements
This program typically takes 2 years to complete and includes:
- 33 Graduate Course Credits
- 18 Credits – Statistics Courses
- 3 Credits – Evaluation Course
- 6 Credits – Electives in Minor Area Courses
- 6 Credits – Electives from Department of Educational Psychology
Accepted students have 5 years to complete the program.
- 33 Graduate Course Credits
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Careers and Outcomes
Students who graduate from this program are often employed as researchers or data analysts in the fields of social science research, educational testing, marketing research, or pharmaceutical research.
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Admissions Requirements
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Official GRE Scores
- Any test scores submitted must be less than 5 years old as of the application deadline
- Official Undergraduate Transcripts
- Official Graduate Transcripts (if applicable)
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How to Apply
- Collect the materials required for admission
- Submit your application online at https://newbrunswickgrad.rutgers.edu/
- Submit supporting materials online
- Any supporting materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Graduate Admissions’ New Brunswick office.
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Tuition & Financial Assistance
Tuition:
For tuition and fees information please visit the tuition landing page.
Financial Aid:
While students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are a number of other merit- and need-based support options, including loans and college work-study programs within and external to Rutgers. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.
Scholarships, Fellowships & Assistantships:
Generous GSE alumni, friends, and community members have established and continue to donate to more than one dozen fellowships and scholarships to help deserving students reach their goals. These awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and or financial need. While these awards are competitive, interested students are encouraged to apply for consideration and submit the required materials. Students must also submit a FAFSA application to be eligible.
To review all current awards and learn more about the donors that established them, please click here.