EDPA M.A.: Evaluation Studies (ES) Curriculum (Plan A & Plan B)
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ES Plan A Curriculum
Program Core (6 credits)
- OLPD 5501 [Formerly EDPA 5501]—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
- OLPD 8502 [Formerly EDPA 8502]—Program Evaluation Theory & Models: Qualitative & Quantitative Alternatives (3 cr)
Research Design and Methods (6 credits)
Two qualitative methods courses selected in consultation with adviser.
Related Fields/Electives (9-10 credits)
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the department that directly relate to the student’s area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student’s thesis.
Such as:
- EPsy 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods (3 cr) or comparable stats course required;
- One additional EPsy measurement or methods course.
- One elective course
Thesis Credits (10 credits)
- OLPD 8777 [Formerly EDPA 8777]—Thesis Credits: Master's (10 cr)
Total Plan A ES Credits=31-32 credits
ES Plan B Curriculum
Program Core (10 credits)
- OLPD 5501 [Formerly EDPA 5501]—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
- OLPD 5521 [Formerly EDPA 5521]—Cost and Economic Analysis in Educational Evaluation (3 cr)
- OLPD 5524 [Formerly EDPA 5524]—Evaluation Colloquium (1 cr)
- OLPD 8502 [Formerly EDPA 8502]—Program Evaluation Theory & Models: Qualitative & Quantitative Alternatives (3 cr)
Research Design and Methods (6 credits)
Two qualitative methods courses selected in consultation with adviser.
Related Fields (6-7 credits)
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the department that directly relate to the student’s area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student’s thesis.
Such as:
- EPsy 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods (3 cr) or comparable stats course
- One additional EPsy measurement or methods course.
Other Electives (6-7 credits)
Coursework related to your specialization, selected in consultation with your adviser. May be OLPD or outside courses.
Colloquium Paper (3 credits)
Plan B paper is prepared under the guidance of advisor and committee. The final paper must represent no fewer than 120 hours of work.
- OLPD 5095 [Formerly EDPA 5095]—Problems: Educational Policy and Administration
Total Plan B ES Credits=31-33 credits
Revised November 2011