Education: Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation (EDMS)

Abstract

The Department of Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees for students with strong interests in research methods and their applications. Students pursuing Doctoral degrees in other departments may enroll in a joint program leading to the Master's degree in EDMS; also, a joint Bachelor's/Master's program is available for select undergraduates. A 24-credit Certificate in EDMS is offered for Ph.D. students in other programs. In addition, a 15-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation is available for students with strong interests in classroom assessment and evaluation.

Admissions Information

In addition to Graduate School requirements, admission decisions are based on the quality of previous undergraduate and graduate work, strength of letters of recommendation from persons competent to judge the applicant's likelihood of success in graduate school, scores on the Graduate Record Examination, and the applicant's statement of academic and career objectives in relation to the program of study to be pursued. Students who seek admission should display strong evidence of aptitude and interest in quantitative methods. Programs of study may be designed to meet the individual needs of both full-time and part-time students since many courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Spring

Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines

For financial support, applications must be received by November 15. Final deadline March 15 .

Applications must be received by October 1 [limited or no funding available] .

Summer: Applications for admission starting in the summer may be considered [no funding available] .

International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Application Requirements

GRE General Test
Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Goals and Research Interests
Previous College Transcripts

	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Domestic Applicant Deadlines	For financial support, applications must be received by November 15. Final deadline March 15 .	Applications must be received by October 1 [limited or no funding available] .
	Summer: Applications for admission starting in the summer may be considered [no funding available] .
International Applicants: Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas	February 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1	June 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants	May 1 If Domestic Deadline is after May 1	October 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials	May 15 If Domestic Deadline is after May 15	October 31 If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Degree Requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation ()
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation is designed for students with strong interests in classroom assessment and evaluation. The certificate requires a minimum of 15 graduate credit hours.

Certificate in EDMS ()
The Certificate in EDMS is designed to provide advanced training in quantitative methods for graduate students majoring in other doctoral programs. The certificate requires a minimum of 24 graduate credit hours. In addition, an advisor must be selected from members of the EDMS faculty.

Master of Arts (M.A.)
The M.A. degree program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available. A written comprehensive examination is required for both options and a research paper is required for the non-thesis option. The Department does not currently offer the M.Ed. degree.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. program requires both preliminary and comprehensive examinations; the comprehensive examination is designed to assess broad, integrated understanding as well as the student's specialization. A minimum of 30 credit hours, including dissertation credit, must be taken following admission. All students are expected to engage in research. The Department does not currently offer the Ed.D. degree.

Facilities and Special Resources

The Department maintains computer equipment with up-to-date statistical software packages. The faculty are actively engaged in a large variety of basic and applied research projects and students are encouraged to become involved in these activities. The Washington and Baltimore areas have numerous organizations that provide opportunities to become involved in projects that have national importance.

Financial Assistance

Graduate teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships are available. The Department can usually aid students in locating part-time employment opportunities, both on and off campus, as well as providing funding from its own contracts and grants.

Contact Information

For additional information and application procedures, please visit our web site: www.education.umd.edu/EDMS/

Dr. George Macready, Graduate Coordinator
1230 Benjamin Building University of Maryland College Park
MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-3624
Fax: (301) 314-9245
EDMS

www.education.umd.edu/EDMS/