RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Prospective Students Online M.A.E.

Online M.A.E.

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Program Overview

An online master of arts program that provides effective theory-based practices for delivering evaluation support in education social work, public health and medicine, non-profit organizations and business.

The two-year online master’s program prepares professionals to meet the high demand for well-trained specialists in program evaluation, particularly in educational settings. Program evaluation is a rapidly growing field, both nationally and internationally. Jobs are available in public and private sectors, including federal and state agencies, school districts, community-based institutions, hospitals, and research consulting firms.

Program Evaluation in Educational Environments provides opportunities to learn and apply evaluation theory and tools; make professional connections, and work collaboratively in developing and assessing the impact of social science programs.

More information about this degree program can be obtained by emailing Anne Seraphine, Ph.D.

Program Requirements

Semester 1

EDF 7491 Evaluation of Educational Products and Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDF 6403 or equivalent.
Quantitative Research Methodology (Choose one):
- EDF 7486 Methods of Educational Research (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: STA 2023 (usually waived). Primarily for Ed.D. cohort-based programs.
- EDF 6400 Quantitative Foundations of Education Research Overview (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: STA 2023, STA 2122, or equivalent (usually waived).
EDF 6973 Project In Lieu of Thesis (3 credits, Part 1)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Semester 2

Inferential Statistics (Choose one):
- EDF 6401 Educational Statistics (3 credits)
  Application to educational data and problems.
- EDF 6402 Quantitative Foundations in Educational Research: Inferential Statistics (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: EDF 6400.
Evaluation Methods and Applications (Choose one):
- EDF 6464 Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research (3 credits)
  Basic concepts and theories in qualitative research.
- EDG 6285 Evaluation in the School Program (3 credits)
  Procedures and techniques of evaluation in school programs.
EDF 6973 Project in Lieu of Thesis (3 credits, Part 2)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Summer Semester

EDF 6416 Quantitative Methods for Evaluation in Educational Environments (3 credits)
Advanced quantitative methods with an emphasis on educational data.
EDF 7931 Seminar in Educational Research (3 credits)
In-depth methodological approaches; emphasis on survey methodology.

Additional Required Courses (to be scheduled based on availability):

EDF 6463 Culturally Responsive Evaluation in Educational Environments (3 credits)
Evaluation methods within cultural, social, economic, and political contexts.
EDF 6468 Evaluation Management for Grants in Educational Environments (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDF 6401 (Waived). Planning and management of grant-funded evaluations.
EDF 6492 Evaluation Communication and Ethics in Educational Environment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDF 6401 (Waived). Communication strategies and ethics in evaluation.
Elective or EDF 6905 Independent Study (3 credits)

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Program Requirements

A bachelor’s, master’s, or terminal degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University Of Florida Office Of Admission.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.
An acceptable graduate grade point average for previous graduate work.

Program Overview

Entry: Fall
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size:12 Students
Application Deadline: May 15 (Fall)
Program Completion: ~2 years

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