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Doctor of Education

Measurement and Evaluation Core Courses (18 points):

  • HUDM 5059 Psychological measurement (3)
  • HUDM 5250 Research practicum in measurement and evaluation (0-4)
  • HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal analysis (3)
  • HUDM 6051-6052 Psychometric theory I and II (3 each)
  • HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)

And at least 9 points selected from the following or other courses selected in consultation with an advisor:

  • HUDM 5058 Choice and decision making (3)
  • HUDM 6552 Seminar: Selected topics in measurement theory (3)

And at least one evaluation course selected from the following:

  • P8582 Program evaluation design for health policy and management (3) at Mailman School of Public Health
  • P8640 Methods in program evaluation (3) at Mailman School of Public Health
  • P8705 Evaluation of health programs (3) at Mailman School of Public Health
  • T6414 Program evaluation in social services (3)   at School of Social Work

Quantitative Methods and Research Design (27 points):

  • HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical inference (3)
  • HUDM 5122 Applied regression analysis (3)
  • HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
  • HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling  and clustering (3)
  • HUDM 6026 Statistical treatment ofmass data (3)
  • HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
  • P8120 Analysis of categorical data (3)  at Mailman School of Public Health
  • HUDM 7500 Dissertation seminar (1-3 each for two semesters)
  • HUDM 8900 Dissertation advisement (0)

Psychology (minimum of 18 points):

In consultation with an advisor, a group of courses aimed at substantive preparation in the field of psychology.

Related Courses (minimum of 6 points):

Selected in consultation with an advisor from the areas of curriculum development, guidance, applied human development, supervision, and administration.

Electives (maximum of 10 points):

Selected to meet special interests and needs. 

Special Requirements: The first two years require full-time study. An empirical paper

and a research paper, certification examination, and completion of an approved doctoral dissertation, are also required.