PhD Research, Measurement and Statistics Educational Psychology

Course Overview This Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Research, Measurement, and Statistics (RMS) prepares scholars to become leading methodologies in education and the social sciences. The program provides a rigorous foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods before advancing into specialized, high-level statistical training. Students culminate their studies by conducting original dissertation research under the guidance of expert faculty. Key Program Highlights Comprehensive training blending foundational qualitative inquiry with advanced quantitative methodology Specialized coursework in psychometrics, multivariate statistics, and latent variable modeling (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling) Hands-on experience with advanced statistical software and complex techniques like Multi-level Modeling A dedicated two-course sequence in measurement theory and application Mentored dissertation research project contributing original knowledge to the field