Online M.Ed. in Research Evaluation and Methodology

As the need for evidence-based decision-making grows, organizations are increasingly turning to specialized data professionals to assess the effectiveness of programs and research. The UF online M.Ed. in research and evaluation methodology (REM) is a flexible, asynchronous program that prepares graduates for high-impact careers in evaluation, research design and statistical analysis. To ensure you graduate with practical, real-world skills, the program requires a hands-on practicum experience in place of a traditional master’s thesis. This program is ideal for prospective career-changers who have backgrounds in business, technology, or data science who want to transition into education-focused research and evaluation.

Email the program coordinator to learn more about this program.

Program Overview

If you are seeking a convenient, fully remote learning experience that prepares you for high-impact data roles, the UF online research M.Ed. is for you. Our curriculum perfectly positions students for successful careers in evaluation by combining a rigorous core in quantitative measurement and research methodology with plenty of customizable online electives to match your specific professional goals. As an online REM M.Ed. student, you will partner closely with your faculty advisor to develop a personalized program of work that perfectly aligns with your professional goals. 

Through engaging asynchronous coursework, you will master educational research methodology, educational statistics, and program evaluation on your own schedule. Students get to choose from a rich set of electives that allow them to explore cutting-edge topics, including learning analytics, machine learning, quasi-experimental design and survey methodology. You will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with classmates and our world-class faculty, exploring ways to apply your knowledge in your professional practice.

Our alumni work at educational consulting firms, ed tech companies, non-profits, and government agencies. They also find employment at research organizations working on learning analytics, educational measurement or program evaluation.

Unsure if our online M.Ed. or on-campus M.A.E. program is better for your career goals? Email the REM program coordinator to discuss your options.

Online Research Evaluation and Methodology Courses

Our M.Ed. program requires 36 credits to complete:

• 18 hours of methodology credits
• 12 hours of approved elective credits
• 6 hours of experiential learning credits

The experiential learning credits might include a practicum (EDF 6941), individual study (EDF 6905), or other experience related to the student’s professional objective (EDF 6910). Your elective courses and final project are carefully chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor to ensure they align with your goals.

To successfully complete the online M.Ed., students must earn 15 credits from the following core areas:

Quantitative Foundations — choose one of the following three pathways:

• Pathway 1: EDF 6403 – Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research (6 credits)
• Pathway 2: EDF 6400 – Quantitative Foundations of Education Research: Overview (3 credits) AND EDF 6402 – Quantitative Foundations of Education Research: Inferential Statistics (3 credits)
• Pathway 3: EDF 6400 – Quantitative Foundations of Education Research: Overview (3 credits) AND EDF 6481 – Quantitative Research Methods in Education (4 credits)

Required Core Classes:

• EDF 6436 – Theory of Measurement (3 credits)
• EDF 7405 – Advanced Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research (3 credits)
• EDF 7491 – Evaluation of Educational Products and Systems (3 credits)

Elective courses

Because careers in evaluation span so many different industries, our program provides exceptional flexibility in your elective coursework. Working closely with your faculty advisor, you can customize your degree by choosing classes from the REM program, the broader College of Education, or even other UF departments. Just keep in mind that you are required to complete at least one 3-credit elective within the College of Education.

• EDF 6471 – Survey Design and Analysis in Educational Research (3 credits)
• EDF 6475 – Qualitative Foundations of Educational Research (3 credits)
• EDF 6468 – Evaluation Management for Grants in Educational Environments (3 credits)
• EDF 6492 – Evaluation Communication and Ethics in Educational Environment (3 credits)
• EDG 6285 – Evaluation in the School Program (3 credits)
• EME 6651 – Learning Analytics Concepts and Techniques (3 credits)
• EME 6235 – Managing Educational Projects (3 credits)
• EDH 7635 – Higher Education Administration (3 credits)