Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Psychology – Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics

Overview

Offered online through the Mary Frances Early College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics, is designed to (1) enhance the quality and effectiveness of applied research and assessment in the social sciences by advancing students’ knowledge, technical skills, and communication in all aspects of measurement, data science, and statistics; and (2) prepare students to become highly skilled practitioners in psychometrics, statistics, measurement, and assessment. Graduates of this program pursue careers in the assessment industry, government research centers, and educational agencies.

University of Georgia online Master’s in Education programs are ranked #7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Those same programs were ranked No. 1 as the best online master in education programs for veterans.

Accreditations

The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Admissions

Note: Students applying for Fall 2027 should submit their application to the Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics area of emphasis.

Credit and Transfer

Total Hours Required to Earn Degree:  34 (credit hours)

Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: 6

Only transfer credits from an accredited institution will be considered. At the time of application, state the courses you would like the faculty to consider for credit. If the coursework is aligned with the curricular aims of the program, and satisfies course requirements, they will be accepted.
 

Prospective candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.6 on a 4-point scale.

Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online.  Application fee: $75 Domestic & International (waived for US veterans).
2. Select Campus – Online 
3. Select Intended Program – MED, Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology) [MED_EPSY_ONL].
4. Select Area of Emphasis – Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics. This is critically important to expedite the review of your application
5. Entrance Exam Scores – If desired, have official entrance exam scores sent to the UGA Graduate School by the testing service. Specify UGA as the recipient of the scores, institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813 
6. GRE or MAT – accepted but not required.
7. Résumé or curriculum vitae – Upload to the Graduate School application.
8. Statement of Purpose – Submit a minimum one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of purpose should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals that align with the degree program objectives.
9. Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are admitted.
10. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to the graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program and in the field. Letters of recommendation may come from prior academic faculty, field supervisors or field colleagues. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.

Application Deadlines

Currently accepting students to begin in the Fall of 2027.

Domestic Applicants 

• Fall: Priority March 15, applications received by this date will receive priority consideration
• Fall: July 1

International Applicants

• Fall: March 15

International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Cost

Tuition rates and student fees may change each year.

Based on the Bursar’s published credit hour rates for UGA online programs, the estimated tuition for this program is $22,576.

Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition. 

This program is an E-Rate program, so choose “yes” for the E-Rate line item within the calculator.

Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $431 per semester. 

Potential additional costs include:

• Textbooks
• Exam proctoring fees
• Technology upgrades 

The complete cost of attendance can be found at the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Financial Aid

Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.

Military Assistance

Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.

Technology Requirements

• Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
• High-speed internet access.

Curriculum

Program Structure

Students are entered into a cohort of 5 – 15 students with a minimum of 34 credit hours required for degree completion. The number of credit hours is listed after each course.

In the first year, faculty recommend that students proceed through the program as a cohort. Students, complete introductory research, statistics and assessment courses in Year 1.

In the second year, students complete four additional required courses considered foundational to the degree (i.e., intermediate courses in measurement and programming). Students will also select their final course to fulfill their secondary focus area. This secondary focus is six credit hours and can be split among the options below. Alternatively, the student can propose two different electives that meet their future goals and for which online courses are available and regularly offered (NOTE: the Secondary Focus Area must be approved by a MDSS faculty advisor).

Year 1

Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
Fall	ERSH 6200E	Methods of Research in Education	3
	ERSH 6300E	Applied Statistical Methods in Education	3
	GRSC 7001E	GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar	1
Spring	EPSY 6800E	Foundations of Cognition for Education	3
	ERSH 8320E	Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education	3
Summer	ERSH 6600E	Applied Educational Assessment	3
		First Secondary Focus Area Elective	3

Year 2

Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
Fall	ERSH 7600E	Construction of Educational Measuring Instruments	3
	ERSH 9200E	Programing Computational Statistics in Education
	OR	Data Management in R or Excel	3
Spring	ERSH 8610E	Theories of Educational Measurement	3
		Final Secondary Focus Area Elective course	3
Summer	Select One Course		3
	EPSY 7650E	Applied Research Project
	ERSH 6950E	Peer-facilitator for the Statistics & Assessment for Service (SA4S) Service-Learning Course
	ERSH 9700E	Internship in Educational Research

Secondary Focus Area Options: Six hours of elective coursework

Applied Cognition and Development (Choose 6 hours)

• EPSY 6010E, Foundations of Human Development for Education (3 hours)
• EPSY 6060E, Foundations of Motivation for Education (3 hours)
• EPSY 7160E, Nurturing Independent Learners (3 hours)

OR

Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, and Research Methods (Choose 6 hours)

• ERSH 8130E, Survey of Latent Variable Models (3 hours)
• ERSH 6950E, Statistics and Assessment for Service (3 hours)
• ERSH 7500E, Action Research (3 hours)*

*Recommended for students who are completing an applied project in a school or organization.

Learning with Technology (Choose 6 hours):

• EDIT 6150E, Introduction to Digital Learning (3 hours)
• EDIT 6170E, Introduction to Instructional Design (3 hours)
• EDIT 6400E, Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology (3 hours)
• EDIT 6600E, Diversity, Technology, and Learning (3 hours)

OR

Qualitative Approaches to Education (Choose 6 hours):

• QUAL 8400E, Qualitative Research Traditions (3 hours)
• QUAL 8410E, Designing Qualitative Research (3 hours)
• QUAL 8420E, Analyzing Qualitative Data (3 hours)

OR

Development of High Intellectual Capability (Choose 6 hours):

• EPSY 7060E, Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth (3 hours)
• EPSY 7240E, Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem-Solving Processes (3 hours)
• EPSY 7260E, Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students (3 hours)
• EPSY 8230E, Divergent and Creative Thinking (3 hours)
• EPSY 8270E, Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development (3 hours)

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