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Use the search tool below to discover degree and certificate programs offered by CU Denver. If you are unable to find a program that is right for you, please contact Admissions or a school or college for more information.
Program Overview
Provides an opportunity for those interested in improving the quality of education in schools and community organizations, using high-quality research and evaluation, data-driven decisions, and the dissemination of evidence-based research.
What you'll learn
As a student in this program, you’ll be encouraged to examine real-world challenges impacting education and society today. You’ll learn how to address real life challenges through research and evaluation studies: from defining problems to conducting the study itself. In addition to basic coursework, you’ll develop skills using software and learn using real life data in practicums and internships.
You’ll learn to solve important assessment questions by:
- Skillfully identifying and articulating questions to ask in urban and rural environments
- Recognizing appropriate sources of information to collect data
- Designing methods of data collection such as questionnaires and interview protocols
- Analyzing data using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
- Using Excel, SPSS, Dedoose, Qualtrics and other data analysis software programs
- Interpreting data and preparing presentations and reports
How it works
This program allows part-time and full-time students the ability to customize learning experiences based on their professional goals. Students can choose one or two of the certificates listed below to highlight specialized skills on the way to meeting the requirements of the 30-credit MA in Research and Evaluation Methods.
Certificate Options
Choose CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver attracts students who are passionate about careers in educational research and evaluation. We match their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches and real-world practice. That’s why our graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities and the world.
Courses
The MA in Research and Evaluation Methods with a concentration in research and evaluation requires 30 credits.
Program Description
What you'll learn
As a student in this program, you’ll be encouraged to examine real-world challenges impacting education and society today. You’ll learn how to address real life challenges through research and evaluation studies: from defining problems to conducting the study itself. In addition to basic coursework, you’ll develop skills using software and learn using real life data in practicums and internships.
You’ll learn to solve important assessment questions by:
- Skillfully identifying and articulating questions to ask in urban and rural environments
- Recognizing appropriate sources of information to collect data
- Designing methods of data collection such as questionnaires and interview protocols
- Analyzing data using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
- Using Excel, SPSS, Dedoose, Qualtrics and other data analysis software programs
- Interpreting data and preparing presentations and reports
How it works
This program allows part-time and full-time students the ability to customize learning experiences based on their professional goals. Students can choose one or two of the certificates listed below to highlight specialized skills on the way to meeting the requirements of the 30-credit MA in Research and Evaluation Methods.
Certificate Options
Choose CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver attracts students who are passionate about careers in educational research and evaluation. We match their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches and real-world practice. That’s why our graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities and the world.
Courses
The MA in Research and Evaluation Methods with a concentration in research and evaluation requires 30 credits.
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