New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Evaluation studies master's (M.A.) track
in educational policy and administration
The master of arts (M.A.) degree with a program emphasis in evaluation studies
(ES), administered by the Graduate School
and offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides
an opportunity for intensive study of the techniques and process of evaluation and
policy research and of the social and political context within which program evaluation
occurs.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students enrolled in ES are the
future leaders, educators and evaluators in the field of evaluation studies. Students
in the program will gain expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods
and practical experience in the conduct of program evaluation and policy studies.
The program is selective and is limited to 10 students per year. All new students
begin the program in the fall semester. Classes may be taken the previous summer
if permission is obtained from the program coordinator. The department supports
the University mission to achieve student diversity
in our programs. Our success has demonstrated the benefits to the growth and development
of all students.
Admission requirements
What will my program look like?
The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least
30 credits of coursework. Typically, a course that meets once a week throughout
the semester is 3 credits. As part of their program of study, students prepare a
master's Plan B paper (2-4 semester credits). Students can complete the coursework
on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Curriculum
How long will my master's program take?
Many students are employed full-time and spread their course work over 2 years
(including summers). M.A. students must successfully complete their course work,
Plan B paper and final oral examination to receive their degree. All degree requirements
must be completed within seven years after starting the program including any previous
coursework that may be transferred into the degree program.
General information
about the M.A. degree
Graduate School Catalog
Revised August 2004
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