Educational Psychology: Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 66 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry Core 1 | ||
| REMS 6003 | Analyses of Variance | 3 |
| REMS 6013 | Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| REMS 6023 | Psychometric Theory | 3 |
| REMS 6373 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| REMS 6663 | Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| SCFD 6113 | Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry | 3 |
| SCFD 6123 | Qualitative Research I | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 21 | |
| Educational Psychology Degree Core | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 hours: | 9 | |
| Human Development | ||
| Human Development in Psychology | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Learning and Cognition | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Emotion and Cognition | ||
| Human Motivation | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics Specialization | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following, including 9 hours at 6000-level: | 12 | |
| (The following is not an exhaustive list. Additional relevant coursework may be found in other departments: e.g., PSYC, STAT, SOC, HDFS. Check Catalog for applicable prerequisites.) | ||
| Educational Measurements | ||
| Computer Applications in Nonparametric Data Analyses | ||
| Factor Analysis in Behavioral Research | ||
| Doctoral Seminar in REMS | ||
| Program Evaluation II | ||
| Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies | ||
| Item Response Theory | ||
| Multilevel Modeling Methods in Education | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling for Behavioral and Educational Research | ||
| Directed Reading | ||
| Sample Survey Designs | ||
| Qualitative Research: Selected Methods | ||
| Qualitative Research II | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Cognate Area | ||
| Select minimum of 9 hours: | 9 | |
| Courses will be selected from one or two cognate areas to develop and improve knowledge and skills in a content and/or methodological area. Following are some examples of congnate areas and relative choices in coursework. This is not an exhaustive list. | ||
| Student Development and Higher Education | ||
| Developing Educational Organizations | ||
| Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Methods of Applied Mathematics | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Stochastic Processes | ||
| Bayesian Analysis | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Advanced Statistical Inference | ||
| Institutional Research | ||
| Nonparametric Methods | ||
| Measurement and Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychological Testing | ||
| Creativity for Teachers | ||
| Human Motivation | ||
| Emotion and Cognition | ||
| Cognitive Processes | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Qualifying Exams | ||
| Students must pass a written and oral comprehensive exam. Passing the exams qualifies students for Admission to Doctoral Candidacy, and they should move to the dissertation proposal phase. | ||
| Dissertation Hours | ||
| REMS 6000 | Doctoral Dissertation | 15 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Applied Experience | ||
| Each student will select two suggested experiences. | ||
| Total Hours | 66 | |
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REMS 5013 and REMS 5953 are required prerequisites.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
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