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Educational Research and Measurement

Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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UToledo’s graduate program in educational research and measurement — the region’s only program of its kind — is nationally ranked by Top Masters in Education.

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UToledo’s graduate program in educational research and measurement — the region’s only program of its kind — is nationally ranked by Top Masters in Education.

Educational Research and Measurement Graduate Degree Overview

The University of Toledo is the only university in northwest Ohio to offer a graduate program in educational research and measurement. Our program is ranked in the top 20 in the nation by Top Masters in Education. 

Our students develop expertise in the design, execution and interpretation of applied research — both quantitative and qualitative — and a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of research and measurement. 

The master’s and Ph.D. programs are not intended solely for educators, although the programs are housed in the Judith Herb College of Education. The knowledge and skills our students gain are applicable to assessment in any field of study. 

Doctoral students may specialize in: 

  • Statistical analysis 
  • Measurement 
  • Program evaluation 
  • Research design  

Educational Research and Measurement Graduate Degree Highlights

Cutting-edge curriculum. The RESM program teaches the latest methods and practices in research and measurement from both academia and industry. RESM faculty collaborate with both teacher education and educational administration program faculty. Students have opportunities to apply knowledge in global contexts.   

Certificate option. Students in the master’s degree and doctoral programs may complete the course work for the educational assessment specialist certificate as part of their graduate course work. Students in the online post-baccalaureate certificate program complete an internship and learn the assessment, research and measurement skills to make data-informed decisions. 

Flexibility. Working professionals benefit from the convenience of courses offered in myriad formats: on-campus (evening classes), online (access at your convenience) and blended (online and on-campus). 

Real-world research experience. Get a competitive edge in the job market with these hands-on learning opportunities: 

  • Internships. More than 80% of UToledo RESM graduate students complete internships in school districts, testing organizations and governmental entities in the U.S. and around the world. They better their career prospects and gain applied research experience in their fields of interest.  
  • International practicums provide a deeper understanding of research, assessment and educational leadership in other cultures. 

Career Opportunities

There continues to be a high demand for professionals with educational research and measurement expertise in: 

  • University teaching and research 
  • Educational institutions 
  • Businesses 
  • Nonprofits 
  • Local and national government 

Graduates of UToledo’s master’s and Ph.D. programs move to positions that involve research, measurement, program evaluation and statistical analysis in: 

  • School districts 
  • Testing organizations 
  • Business entities 
  • Health care industries 
  • Governmental agencies 
  • Academia (as faculty and researchers) 

UToledo alumni have been employed as: 

  • Research analyst, Sullivan, Cotter & Associates Inc., Detroit 
  • Manager of quality assurance and evaluation, Lucas County Children’s Services, Toledo, Ohio 
  • Institutional research, DePaul University, Chicago  
  • Safety forces personnel assistant, City of Toledo, Ohio 
  • Associate professor, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 
  • Learning strategy business leader, Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio 
  • Assistant professor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss. 
  • Associate professor, Drexel University, Philadelphia 
  • Business analyst, Sircon Corporation, Okemos, Mich. 

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Educational Research and Measurement Graduate Degree Plan of Study

Educational Research & Measurement Graduate Program Sample Courses 

  • Quantitative Methods I and II 
  • Qualitative Methods I and II 
  • Educational Testing and Grading 
  • Educational Research 
  • Research Design 
  • Methods of Survey Research 
  • Program Evaluation 
  • Internship in Measurement, Evaluation, Research and Statistics 

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Research Opportunities

UToledo RESM faculty members are strong mentors. They collaborate with graduate students and offer multidisciplinary experiences within the research and measurement field.  

Our faculty members have: 

  • Co-authored a best-selling book about applied measurement 
  • Published widely in professional journals 
  • Served on professional boards 
  • Collaborated on international research 

They have a wide range of experiences and expertise, including in areas such as: 

  • Creative applications of measurement models 
  • Effective teaching of research methods,?information and communications technologies, assessment and quality assurance 
  • High-stakes testing 

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Educational Research and Measurement Graduate Degree

M.Ed.: 2 years full time/4 years part time; Ph.D.: 4 years full time/7 years part time

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