Educational Psychology and Research, M.Ed.
Program Description
The M.Ed. in Educational Research requires the completion of 36 graduate hours. The coursework is designed to provide students with a set of research skills applicable to a variety of areas within education. Specifically, these skills include the critical reading of research, the use of statistical techniques, and the construction, selection, and interpretation of cognitive tests. Course work in this degree includes core requirements that are part of the Ph.D. degree in educational research. Students with a baccalaureate degree who are interested in pursuing doctoral work in educational research are encouraged to enroll in the M.Ed. in Educational Research.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to produce research (e.g., journal articles, evaluation reports) that is relevant to and advances the knowledge base in their field of study.
- Students will be able to use skills in a wide variety of entry level positions in educational administration.
- Students will be able to apply educational research and educational psychology systems to address problems of practice.
Specialized Competencies
- Students will demonstrate a general knowledge of Research Principles and Design Issues in Educational Research.
- Students will demonstrate a general knowledge of Measurement and Assessment Issues in Theory and in Practice.
- Students will demonstrate general knowledge of Statistical Procedures and the Interpretation of Results of Various Designs.
- Students will demonstrate an expertise in the Development and Presentation of Research that Includes Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of Ethics, Fairness, and Professionalism as Related to the Field of Educational Research.
Admission
Requirements and deadlines for admission to this degree program are described on the Application Requirements by program list on the USC Graduate School’s website.
Degree Requirements (36 Hours)
EDPY/EDRM Foundation Courses (15 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPY 704 | The Field of Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDRM 700 | Introduction to Research in Education | 3 |
| EDRM 710 | Educational Statistics I | 3 |
| or EDRM 705 | Applied Educational Statistics I | |
| EDRM 711 | Educational Statistics II | 3 |
| or EDRM 706 | Applied Educational Statistics II | |
| EDRM 720 | Educational Measurement | 3 |
| or EDRM 721 | Constructing Cognitive Instruments | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Educational Psychology Courses (9 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Human Growth and Development | ||
or EDPY 706 | Growth and Development: Childhood | |
or EDPY 707 | Growth and Development: Middle Childhood and Adolescence | |
| Basic Processes: Cognition | ||
| Learning and Instruction (or an EDET course focused on Learning and Instruction as approved by advisor) | ||
| Motivation and School Learning | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Research and Measurement Courses (6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Qualitative Inquiry | ||
| Mixed Methods Research | ||
| Research and the Statistical Packages | ||
| Design and Analysis of Educational Surveys | ||
or EDRM 723 | Classroom Assessment Methods | |
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
EDPY/EDRM Elective Courses (6 Hours)
Elective course is selected with assistance from the student’s advisor.
Comprehensive Assessment
Successful completion of a masters comprehensive assessment.