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On-Campus M.A.E. in Research and Evaluation Methodology

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The future of education relies on rigorous data analysis and innovative research. The UF on-campus master’s in educational research and evaluation prepares students to become experts in methodology and data analysis. Graduates of the M.A.E. program frequently pursue further doctoral education or move into academic research careers.  

While many students in the program have an education science background, this program supports anyone interested in a career involving data analysis and evaluation. Our students’ undergraduate degrees and early careers have included psychology, engineering, counseling and more. Contact us to discuss if the program is a good fit for your professional goals.

Program Overview

The on-campus M.A.E. is a focused, 30-credit degree designed for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of data collection, analysis and research processes. Upon entering the program, students are placed into a research group. Advising closely resembles the Ph.D. experience, with professors supporting students in developing and pitching their own research ideas. 

Students engage in rigorous coursework spanning educational research methodology, educational statistics and program evaluation. REM students meet with their advisors to develop an individualized program of study that includes required classes and electives. Because most intermediate and advanced classes require the completion of a research proposal, students gain highly practical experience from day one.

Under the supervision of faculty, M.A.E. students conduct methodological research, collaborate on preparing research papers for publication, and present their findings at major state, regional, and national conferences. These include the annual meetings of the American Educational Research Association, the Florida Educational Research Association, the National Council on Measurement in Education and more.

Because the program requires a culminating master’s thesis and heavily emphasizes active research, the UF master’s in educational research and evaluation is especially well-suited for students who plan to continue on to a Ph.D. in REM or another field.

Want to learn more about this program? Email the program coordinator with your questions.

On-Campus Master’s in Educational Research and Evaluation (M.A.E.) Course Requirements

Our M.A.E. program requires a minimum of 30 credits to complete:

  • 15 hours of research specialization credits
  • 9 hours of approved electives
  • 6 hours of research for master’s thesis (EDF 6871)

To successfully complete the on-campus master’s in educational research and evaluation (M.A.E.), students are required to earn 15 hours from the following core areas:

Quantitative Foundations — choose one of the following three pathways:

  • Pathway 1: EDF 6403 – Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research
  • Pathway 2: EDF 6400 – Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research: Overview AND EDF 6402 – Quantitative Foundations in Educational Research: Inferential Statistics
  • Pathway 3: EDF 6400 – Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research: Overview AND EDF 6481 – Quantitative Research Methods in Education

Required Core Classes:

  • EDF 6436 – Theory of Measurement
  • EDF 7405 – Advanced Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research
  • EDF 7491 – Evaluation of Educational Products and Systems

Electives

We offer significant flexibility in our elective coursework so you can carefully tailor the degree to your professional goals. With your faculty advisor’s approval, you can take electives within the REM program, across the College of Education or in other UF departments. 

Master’s students must complete at least one 3-credit elective within the College of Education. Some electives are offered in both on-campus and online versions. Courses eligible to count as electives for the on-campus master’s in educational research and evaluation (M.A.E.) include:

  • EDF 6475 – Qualitative Foundations of Educational Research
  • EDF 6471 – Survey Design and Analysis in Educational Research
  • EDF 7412 – Structural Equation Modeling
  • EDF 7439 – Item Response Theory
  • EDF 7474 – Multilevel Models
  • EDF 7427 – Computational Psychometrics
  • EDF 7453 – Natural Language Processing in Education Research
  • EDF 7482 – Quasi-Experimental Design and Analysis in Educational Research
  • EDF 7483 – Qualitative Data Collection
  • EDF 7479 – Qualitative Data Analysis
  • EME6651 – Learning Analytics Concepts and Techniques
  • EDG 6931 – Meta-Analysis in Educational Research
  • EDH7645 – Data Management and Quantitative Workflow in Education Research
  • STA 5503 – Categorical Data Methods
  • PHC 6055 – Biostatistical Computing Using R
  • FOR 6934 – Introduction to Bayesian Statistics in Life Sciences
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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 Admissions.
    • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.
    • An acceptable grade point average for previous graduate work.
    • The M.A.E. in REM does not require a GRE score.
    • All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency and meet the minimum score requirements. Details on acceptable tests and scores can be found on the UF International Center Website.

    Program Overview

    Entry: Fall/Spring/Summer
    Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time and part-time available
    Average Class Size:10-15 Students
    Application Deadline: May 15 (Fall) / October 15 (Spring) / March 15 (Summer)
    Program Completion: 2 years (full-time)