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Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College
Columbia University
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Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
in the Department of Human Development
in the Department of Human Development

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Degree Information & Requirements

Master of Education (EdM)

The revised Degree Requirements below refer to the 2008-2009 academic year. All current students please refer to the information under the category Degree Requirements in the current academic catalog.
Master of Education-60 points

Measurement and Evaluation Core Courses (12 points):
  • HUDM 5059  Psychological measurement (3)
  • HUDM 6051-6052  Psychometric theory I and II (3 each)
  • HUDM 6055   Latent structure analysis (3) 

And at least 6 points in evaluation selected with an advisor:

  • ORL 5522 - 5523  Evaluation methods I and II (3 each)
  • ORLH 5533  Advanced professional seminar: Faculty evaluation and development programming (2-3)

Quantitative Methods (15 points):

  • HUDM 4122   Probability and statistical inference (3)
  • HUDM 5122   Applied regression analysis (3)
  • HUDM 5123   Linear models and experimental design (3)
  • HUDM 6030   Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
  • HUDM 6122   Multivariate analysis I (3)


Psychology (12 points):
Taken in one or more of the following areas: Developmental psychology, cognitive studies, counseling psychology, organizational psychology or social psychology.

Research Methods (6 points):

  • HUD 4120      Methods of empirical research (3)
  • HUDM 5250   Research practicum in measurement and evaluation (0-4)


Other Aspects in Education (6-9 points):
To satisfy college requirements, all students must complete a minimum of three Teachers College courses (a course for this purpose is one in which at least 2 points are earned) outside of HUDM: One course in foundations of education and two courses in curriculum and teaching and/or educational leadership.

Electives:
Chosen in consultation with an advisor and designed to strengthen and broaden the student’s professional preparation.

Culminating Experience: A supervised project.