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Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed.

The Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement and Statistics develops educators and specialists in the areas of assessment, measurement, research design and program evaluation. The program serves teachers and administrators seeking applied measurement, research and evaluation skills for use in schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) and in higher education. The program also serves professionals seeking careers in the areas of evaluation, research and psychometrics.

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About This Program

The M.Ed. program offers flexibility in course offerings such that individualized plans of study can be built around the needs and career plans of each student. Additionally, students may take coursework in the program in a variety of ways:

  • 100% online
  • Predominantly face-to-face
  • A combination of online and face-to-face courses

Program Information for Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics at a conceptual and application level.
  2. Apply knowledge of research design and methods by selecting and executing the appropriate research design and methods for a variety of applications.
  3. Apply knowledge of measurement, including the methods to develop valid and reliable measures of constructs.
  4. Apply knowledge of contemporary and classic theories in program evaluation, the purposes and logic of program evaluation and the processes of different types of program evaluation.

Admissions for Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: March 15
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 15
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: March 15

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
RMS 55610CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT 3
or RMS 68710 INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENT
RMS 65510STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
RMS 65511RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
RMS 65515QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3
RMS 65516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
RMS 68715SURVEY DESIGN AND APPLIED RESEARCH 3
RMS 68716STATISTICS II: ANOVA AND NONPARAMETRIC TESTS 3
or RMS 68728 MULTIPLE REGRESSION
RMS 68798RESEARCH PRACTICUM 3
RMS 68807PROGRAM EVALUATION 3
Research, Measurement and Statistics (RMS) Graduate Elective (50000 level or higher)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete their M.Ed. degree.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed.

Those who complete the M.Ed. in Research, Measurement and Statistics at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in research, measurement and statistics.

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Management analysts

8.8%

much faster than the average

1,075,100

number of jobs

$101,190

potential earnings

Social scientists and related workers, all other

-1.7%

decline

40,800

number of jobs

$100,340

potential earnings

Statisticians

8.5%

much faster than the average

32,200

number of jobs

$103,300

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, named our program one of their Best Online Master's in Assessment and Measurement Programs for 2019. Their research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.