Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology
In the Quantitative Psychology MS degree program, students study methods and techniques for the measurement of human attributes, the statistical and mathematical modeling of psychological processes, the design of research studies, and the analysis of psychological data. This program provides students with basic and advanced statistical knowledge and skills, plus the proficiency to analyze and apply data in a variety of social science-related data situations that are necessary for many public and private sector jobs in education and industry, as well as for pursuing a doctoral degree
33 credits
Core requirements
3 credits from
| EDPS 600 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDPS 606 | Human Learning and Achievement Motivation | 3 |
6 credits from
| THES 698 | Thesis | 1 TO 6 |
| or | |
| RES 697 | Research Paper | 1 TO 3 |
| and | |
| Any Elective from the Concentrations | 3 |
If thesis option is selected, students complete THES 698 for 6 credits. If research paper option is selected, students complete RES 697 for 3 credits and complete an additional elective. Approved elective can be any additional course from the list of courses in the concentrations below. Note: This elective will not count towards the concentration.
Complete one of the following concentrations:
Quantitative concentration, 6 credits from
Mixed methods concentration, 6 credits from
| EDST 650 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
| EDST 655 | Introduction to Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| EDHI 660 | Ethnographic Research in Education | 3 |
| EDST 671 | Evaluation of Educational Programs | 3 |
| SOC 681 | Quantitative and Survey Research Methods | 3 |
| EDPS 644 | Coding & Analyzing Qualitative Data: Systematic Approaches for Educational & Psychological Research | 3 |
Accelerated Master's Program
Undergraduate students accepted to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) most commonly take EDPS 600, EDPS 606, EDPS 641, or EDPS 643.
Total Credit Hours: 33