Ph.D. in Education
Research, Assessment and Evaluation
The Research, Assessment, and Evaluation concentration of the Ph.D. in Education offers training in advanced educational research methodologies and applied experiences across a variety of educational systems and contexts.
Program Highlights: n Prepares graduates for a range of careers including faculty work,
educational assessment, program evaluation, and non-profit positions n Faculty and students engage across a range of research areas including
social network analysis, machine learning, multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, mentoring in higher education, STEM education, program evaluation, educational assessment, critical quantitative methodologies, QuantCrit, and queer studies in education n Provides a deep grounding in theoretical traditions and applied
methodologies such as advanced educational statistics, multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, measurement theory, machine learning, critical quantitative methodologies, qualitative design and analysis, and program evaluation n Offers students a range of experiences with academic and professional
conference presentations, publishing in a range out outlets including academic journals, grant writing, and conducting program evaluations
Public Graduate School of Education
95%
of recent graduates describe their overall professional preparation as Excellent or Very Good
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