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Online PhD in Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation

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USD 169 per credit hour

Scholarships

Full (officials of PS); 15% off (ECOWAS and IGOs)

EUCLID’s online PhD in monitoring and evaluation is the only doctoral degree program offered by an institution that is itself an intergovernmental   treaty-based institution (EUCLID). To master monitoring and evaluation means to be able to manage and oversee complex programs with external funding sources. M&E is defined as:

Monitoring and Evaluation  ( M&E ) is used to assess the performance of projects, institutions and programmes set up by governments,  international organisations  and  NGOs . Its goal is to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact. Monitoring is a continuous assessment of programmes based on early detailed information on the progress or delay of the ongoing assessed activities. [1]  An evaluation is an examination concerning the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of activities in the light of specified objectives.

Moreover, EUCLID is an academic partner of other intergovernmental organizations lacking degree-granting authority such as  LLPI  and  CAFRAD . Remarkably, EUCLID’s associated MBA (Sustainable Development) has been consistently ranked in the world's top 20.

Historically, EUCLID grew out of the cooperation between universities and the  International Organization for Sustainable Development (IOSD) which was the original SD international organization and which became a EUCLID-affiliated institute in 2008.

This PhD degree program was officially designed for and by senior civil servants over 4 continents. It is also highly relevant to managers and executives working for multinational companies.

EUCLID’s online PhD in monitoring and evaluation offers a strong coursework core capped with a dissertation and associated project. Graduates can expect to complete the program transformed and enhanced in their ability to make a difference in global research and governance.

Academic Presentation

OECD governments and international organizations play a vital role in today’s global and complex international development scene. These governments and organizations fund complex development programs that call for rigorous and professional monitoring and oversight. The employment opportunities in this field are vast, exciting and geographically diverse.

The EUCLID PhD in monitoring and evaluation program is the program you need to obtain the skills necessary to become a desirable and valuable asset for employment with these governments (often through their development agencies like SIDA) as well as international organizations (such as the World Bank or AfDB) and universities: you will receive advanced training in project management and auditing, project monitoring, relevant IT tools, etc.

Although spending 2 years in Geneva or Washington DC is exciting and possibly the best approach for those who can take the campus-based route, the EUCLID program has the advantage of being offered completely online, with a very low tuition designed to make international careers possible for residents to developing countries.

Within certain parameters, the EUCLID Online PhD in Monitoring and Evalution (M&E) is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:

• Global Business Leadership
• Management and Marketing applicable to NGOs and IGOs
• Project Management within IOs
• IO role in Sustainable Economic Development
• Governance and leadership of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• International Law and Treaty Law for IGOs and NGOs.
• Public and Global Health modules

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ELECTIVE COURSES

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Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

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Evaluation & Applied Research Methods

PhD in Psychology

The Evaluation & Applied Research Methods PhD program focuses on training you in the design and implementation of impactful evaluations that improve the lives of people across a range of settings, including federal health agencies, educational programs, philanthropic foundations, academia, and more.

Program Highlights

• All graduate students in Evaluation & Applied Research Methods are encouraged to gain practical experience through projects, internships, or jobs. These opportunities can be frequently accessed through our research centers and affiliates, such as the Claremont Evaluation Center or the Health Psychology and Prevention Science Institute
• The curriculum balances technical training in research methods, statistics, and evaluation approaches with your interests by allowing you to select multiple elective courses to develop an area of specialization that fits your career goals and objectives (e.g. health evaluation, educational evaluation, foundation evaluation, international development evaluation, etc.).
• We have a generous transfer-of-units policy if you have already earned a master’s degree with an empirical thesis from another institution. If applying for a PhD, you may transfer up to 24 units of relevant coursework and a master’s thesis.
• All Evaluation students who request financial aid receive fellowships. DBOS also regularly hires students for paid research positions and teaching assistantships.

Program At-a-glance

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Spring, Fall

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5-7 years | full time*

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Where You Can Find Our Alumni

Missouri Foundation for Health

Director of Evaluation

Davidson Consulting Ltd.

Evaluation and Organizational Consultant

Foundation for Behavioral Health

U.S. Department of State

Foreign Affairs Officer

Lanterman Development Center

Chair of Psychology

National Institute of Justice

Senior Social Science Analyst

Delaware Division of Alcohol and Drug Services

Deputy Director

Brigham Young University

Professor of Psychology

Loma Linda University

Associate Professor of Nursing and Psychology

Stewart I. Donaldson

Distinguished University Professor Executive Director, Claremont Evaluation Center Executive Director, The Evaluators' Institute (TEI)

Research Interests

Positive Organizational Psychology, Health/Well-Being & Positive Functioning Across Cultures, Program Design & Re-Design, Culturally Responsive Theory-Driven Measurement & Evaluation

Tiffany Berry

Dean, School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation Full Research Professor

Educational Program Evaluation, K–12 Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform

Extended Faculty

Eusebio alvaro.

Full Research Professor

Social Influence Processes, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention & Medicine

William Crano

Stuart Oskamp Chair of Psychology

Social Influence, Effects of persuasive information on drug addiction and HIV/AIDS, Minority and majority relationships to health information

Jason T. Siegel

Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Persuasion, Survey Research

Anna Woodcock

Senior Research Fellow

Identity, Identity balance, Stereotypes, Diversity, STEM, Prejudice, Longitudinal Research, Quasi-Experimental Research, Intervention Evaluation, Theory-driven Interventions, Implicit Bias, Implicit identities

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CGU operates on a priority deadline cycle. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by the priority dates in order to assure maximum consideration for both admission and fellowships.

Once the priority deadlines have passed, the University will continue to review applications for qualified candidates on a competitive, space-available basis. The final deadlines listed are the last date the University can accept an application in order to allow sufficient time to complete the admissions, financial aid, and other enrollment processes.

Spring 2025 Priority Deadline – November 1, 2024 Final Deadline (International) – November 15, 2024 Final Deadline (Domestic) – December 1, 2024 Classes begin – January 21, 2025

Fall 2025 Priority Deadline – February 1, 2025 Final Deadline (International) – July 5, 2025 Final Deadline (Domestic) – August 1, 2025 Classes begin – August 25, 2025

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Educational Leadership, Research and Technology

Department of Educational Leadership Research and Technology Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5283 USA (269) 387-3897

About the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation Program

Vision and mission.

The mission of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation program at Western Michigan University is to develop evaluation scholars and practitioners who have deep knowledge of evaluation theory, methodology and practice as well as superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program is, therefore, designed to develop and nurture evaluation thought leaders who have superior skills in designing, conducting, reporting and critiquing evaluations.

This is the only program of its type in the world. As an interdisciplinary program, it is housed in The Evaluation Center and offered by the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Health and Human Services. Each student’s doctoral degree is conferred by the home colleges rather than by a department in a college or The Evaluation Center.

The program requires 90 credit hours of coursework and is structured around three competencies:

• A substantive/cognate area (18-21 credit hours)
• Research methods (12-18 credit hours)
• Evaluation (35-39 credit hours)

Students also must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations, participate in one or more practical field experiences (nine credit hours) and successfully complete and defend a doctoral dissertation (a minimum of 12 credit hours) that is a unique, meaningful contribution to the theory, method or practice of evaluation. To accomplish this mission, the program’s vision includes, but is not limited to:

• Being a competency-based program of study, where each student’s program of study is individually tailored to develop the competencies necessary for becoming a highly skilled evaluator and to address individual professional goals.
• Being a truly multidisciplinary program, where students are exposed to a variety of disciplinary traditions, problem-solving strategies and methods of inquiry.
• Preparing students to engage in critical thinking, challenging discussion and debate.
• Exposing students to many of the field’s leaders and pioneers, through direct interaction and instruction as well as through frequent opportunities to personally engage and work with these influential scholars and practitioners.

To succeed in the program, applicants should have a tolerance for ambiguity and be self-motivated. Additionally, the program is based on the premise that the best way to learn evaluation is by engaging in a wide variety of evaluation experiences. To accomplish this, students in the program obtain hands-on learning experiences by being immersed in a real-world learning laboratory from the beginning of their training. Faculty and students have been involved in evaluations and research across a variety of sectors (e.g., business, education, health and medicine, human and social services, international development, philanthropy, and science and technology) in Asia (China, Nepal, Japan, and Thailand), Africa (Cameroon, Kenya, and Tanzania), India, Europe (Albania, France, Kosovo, Macedonia, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom), South America (Honduras, Peru, and Brazil), United States and New Zealand.

Graduates are prepared to assume positions in business, consulting, government, higher education, international development, nonprofits, elementary and secondary education, and other public and private sectors. Collectively, alumni and current students have published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles since the program’s inception in 2003. In cooperation with The Evaluation Center, the program publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation (JMDE; originally modeled after the Harvard Law Review), which has become one of the field’s most subscribed to, widely read and cited professional publications.

The core values of the program are excellence, integrity, teaching, practice, innovation, diversity and scholarship.

Through research, education, service, and leadership, the long-term goals include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the empirical knowledge-base of evaluation theory.
• Developing and testing innovative methods for designing, executing and reporting evaluations.
• Improving evaluation practice though example.
• Increasing appropriate uses of evaluation.

In the short-term, the program will:

• Secure one additional tenure-line faculty position at the assistant professor level devoted to the program by 2018.

College of Education and Human Development

Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

Evaluation studies PhD

Become an expert in program evaluation. This Evaluation Studies (ES) track program equips you with the knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness needed to be a professional evaluator, evaluation researcher, or educator in a variety of settings.

In this program, you will hone an interdisciplinary set of skills for designing and implementing effective evaluation strategies. Through advanced research techniques, you will be able to quickly and astutely discern issues in processes and systems, develop incisive solutions to bottlenecks and roadblocks, and manage organizational paradoxes with confidence.

You will gain experience in a full array of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and you will sharpen your skills in designing evaluation studies, data collection, data analysis, and how to effectively communicate results to improve policies and programs.. Through new and ongoing organizational partnerships, you will work in real-life evaluation cases and get hands-on experience.

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Doctoral students in Evaluation Studies gain the capacity to:

• Teach evaluation and research methods courses.
• Serve as lead evaluators and consultants on evaluation and research methodology and program design.
• Measure both the economic and social impact of public policies and programs.
• Communicate the value, vision, possible strengths and potential flaws of a project with clarity and precision.
• Conduct original research on evaluation theory and practice in a range of contexts.

72 credits (48 credits of coursework + 24 thesis credits) completed in 3-5 years for full time students.

OLPD departmental core

• OLPD 8011—Doctoral Research Seminar I (1 cr) [Fall term of first year]
• OLPD 8015—Inquiry Strategies in Educational and Organizational Research (3 cr) [Take Spring term of first year]
• Quantitative research course (3 cr) selected with approval of advisor
• Qualitative research course (3 cr) selected with approval of advisor
• Additional methods courses (6 cr) selected with approval of advisor

Evaluation studies program core

Students must take OLPD 8596 twice in two different semesters for 3 credits each time.

• OLPD 5501—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
• OLPD 8502—Program Evaluation Theory and Models: Qualitative and Quantitative Alternatives (3 cr)
• OLPD 8595—Evaluation Problems (3 cr)
• OLPD 8596—Evaluation Internship I (3 cr)
• OLPD 8596—Evaluation Internship II (3 cr)

Additional coursework

Minimum of 17 credits required. These credits can be used to meet the requirement that a minimum of 12 credits be taken outside the ES track or for a minor. Courses not specifically listed should have advisor approval.

Thesis credits (24 credits)

All Ph.D. students are required to register for 24 semester thesis credits (OLPD 8888) after completing the preliminary oral exam. These must be taken over two or more terms.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment

Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) in measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment .

Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment

For more than 50 years, the Lynch School's Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) doctoral program has trained students to examine educational programs, design quantitative research studies, develop assessment instruments, and analyze educational, psychological, and social science data to help inform policy making.

Enhance your professional career with a curriculum that emphasizes research methodology and data analysis; advanced coursework in research design, statistical methods, and testing and assessment; and seminars in statistical and measurement topics. MESA students have the opportunity to tailor coursework to their particular interests and background. 

At a Glance

Students without a master's degree take 24 courses. 

Students with a master's degree typically complete the program in 4–6 years.

Students without a master's degree typically complete the program in 5–7 years.

All students are full time and begin the program in the fall semester.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of their preparation for doctoral study, typically through completion of a master's degree. Students applying for admission without a master's degree generally have a combination of research-relevant undergraduate courses, and research project and paid work experiences that convey a commitment to and skill in independent scholarship. Based on their background, students will complete the 54-credit (for students who have completed a master's degree) or 72-credit (for students entering without a master's degree) program.

Requirements

• Courses: 18 or 24
• Credits: 54 or 72
• Comprehensive Exam
• Dissertation

Program of Study

OPT STEM Extension Eligible

• 54-Credit Program
• 72-Credit Program

54-Credit Program (entering with a master's degree)

Core courses, doctoral comprehensive exam, track a. evaluation track, students will also select 2 electives from the suggested electives or any other electives across the lynch school with the help of their advisor. , track b. quantitative data analyses track, students will also select 3 electives from the suggested electives or any other electives across the lynch school with the help of their advisor. , track c. educational research and assessment, students will also select 1 electives from the suggested electives or any other electives across the lynch school with the help of their advisor. , 72-credit program (direct admit students entering without a master's degree), students will also select 5 electives from the suggested electives or any other electives across the lynch school with the help of their advisor. , students will also select 6 electives from the suggested electives or any other electives across the lynch school with the help of their advisor. , learning outcomes.

• Understand the theory of research, evaluation, statistics, measurement and assessment methodology
• Critically analyze published quantitative and qualitative research
• Construct both cognitive and affective measurement instruments and assessments
• Conduct original empirical research related to topics in education, evaluation, statistics, measurement, assessment, and policy
• Interpret and report quantitative and qualitative designs, procedures, and results
• Communicate research findings effectively

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Our geographic proximity to the concentration of academic and nonprofit institutions in the Greater Boston and Northeast region—and our extraordinary alumni network—provide significant opportunities to enhance your professional career. 

Internationally recognized faculty integrate interdisciplinary theory with the most current evidence-based practices.

Tuition & Aid

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The Lynch School of Education and Human Development provides more than $10.8 million in financial aid to students each year. As a result, the quality of BC’s instruction, the benefit of our alumni network, and the impact a BC degree will have on your employment options is both affordable and invaluable. 

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MESA Research Centers 

Both master’s and doctoral students can work with faculty and other experts at one of the Lynch School’s internationally renowned MESA‐affiliated research centers:

TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center

The Center conducts comparative educational achievement studies in math and science (the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study or TIMSS) and reading (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study or PIRLS) under the auspices of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. 

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Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy (CSTEEP)

CSTEEP is an educational research organization that conducts research on testing, evaluation, and public policy, working with individual schools, districts, states, and countries to advance educational testing practices and policy and improve the quality and fairness of education.

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• Director of Efficacy Analytics and Studies
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• Director, Innovation Lab
• Senior Vice President of Research
• Senior Consultant

Organizations

• American Institutes for Research
• Northern Illinois University
• Bank of America Operations
• Hanover Research
• Cumberland County College
• Measured Progress
• Maguire Associates
• Sheffield Research and Evaluation

Application & Deadlines

A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required. The fee is  waived for select applicants .

• Deadline: December 1, 2024 This program does not offer rolling admission after the deadline.

To be uploaded to your online application. In addition to your academic history and relevant volunteer and/or work experience, please include any licenses currently held, any social justice-related experience, any language skills other than English, and any research experience or publications.

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online application. In 1,000-1,500 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required with at least one required from an academic source. Applicants may submit one additional recommendation of their choice. Academic letters are a better indicator of your qualifications for doctoral work as compared to professional letters. Ideally, academic letters should be as recent as possible, and from faculty who are in related fields. 

Transcripts

Transcripts from all college/university study are required. Applicants who have received degrees from institutions outside the United States should view the "International Students" section for additional credential evaluation requirements. Please begin your online application before submitting your transcripts. Details on how to submit transcripts and international credential evaluations can be found  within the application . In order to ensure your transcript reaches our office, it is important to review and follow the instructions.

Standardized Tests

GRE scores are not required. If you wish to send GRE scores, the Lynch School GRE code is 3218.

Please view the "International Students" section for information on English Proficiency test requirements.

Writing Sample

To be uploaded to your online application. All applicants to this program are required to submit one piece of work that demonstrates graduate-level writing ability. This document may be an academic term paper, a published work in which you are the primary author, a training manual or curriculum that you have created, a clinical case formulation, or another representative sample of your writing. The document should be approximately 15-25 pages.

International Students

Applicants who have completed a degree outside of the United States must have a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript(s) completed by an evaluation company approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) . Submission of falsified documents is grounds for denial of admission or dismissal from the University. Applicants who are not native speakers of English and who have not received a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction must also submit a TOEFL or IELTS test result that meets the minimum score requirement. Please click the link below for full details on these requirements.

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Program type, school / institute.

Online (Asynchonous)

USD 145 per credit hour

Scholarships

Full (officials of CW and EPS); 15% off (IGOs)

Degree Issuance

EUCLID (Euclid University) + Dual degree with EULER (post 11/2024 / AAC completion)

EULER Credits | ECTS

240 (Bachelor) + 80-120 (Master) | +240 (PhD)

EUCLID Credits | US CH

120 (Bachelor) + 40 (Master) | +55-60 (PhD)

The EULER online PhD in Monitoring and Evaluation (currently offered in partnership with EUCLID) is the only doctoral degree program offered in active partnership with an institution that is itself an intergovernmental   treaty-based institution (EUCLID / EULER & Institute).

To master monitoring and evaluation means to be able to manage and oversee complex programs with external funding sources. M&E is defined as:

Monitoring and Evaluation  ( M&E ) is used to assess the performance of projects, institutions and programs set up by governments, international organisations  and  NGOs . Its goal is to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact. Monitoring is a continuous assessment of programs based on early detailed information on the progress or delay of the ongoing assessed activities. [1]  An evaluation is an examination concerning the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of activities in the light of specified objectives.

Moreover, EUCLID is an academic partner of other intergovernmental organizations lacking degree-granting authority such as  LLPI  and  CAFRAD . Remarkably, EUCLID’s associated MBA (Sustainable Development) has been consistently ranked in the world's top 20.

This PhD degree program was officially designed for and by senior civil servants over 4 continents. It is also highly relevant to managers and executives working for multinational companies.

The EULER online PhD in monitoring and evaluation offers a strong coursework core capped with a dissertation and associated project. Graduates can expect to complete the program transformed and enhanced in their ability to make a contribution difference in global project evaluation but also in academia (university faculty positions).

Academic Presentation

OECD governments and international organizations play a vital role in today’s global and complex international development scene. These governments and organizations fund complex development programs that call for rigorous and professional monitoring and oversight. The employment opportunities in this field are vast, exciting and geographically diverse.

The EULER+EUCLID PhD in monitoring and evaluation program is the program you need to obtain the skills necessary to become a desirable and valuable asset for employment with these governments (often through their development agencies like SIDA) as well as international organizations (such as the World Bank or AfDB) and universities: you will receive advanced training in project management and auditing, project monitoring, relevant IT tools, etc.

Although spending 2 years in Geneva or Washington DC is exciting and possibly the best approach for those who can take the campus-based route, this program has the advantage of being offered completely online, with a very low tuition designed to make international careers possible for residents to developing countries.

Within certain parameters, the EULER+EUCLID Online PhD in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:

• Global Business Leadership
• Management and Marketing applicable to NGOs and IGOs
• Project Management within IOs
• IO role in Sustainable Economic Development
• Governance and leadership of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• International Law and Treaty Law for IGOs and NGOs.
• Public and Global Health modules

MORE INFORMATION:

• Admissions Checklist
• Scholarship Programs
• Accreditation
• Admissions Group
• Tuition and Fees
• Why choose EULER?
• Faculty Profiles
• Alumni Profiles

Requirements

Featured video, basic program outline (indicative).

ELECTIVE COURSES

Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.

Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

Employment Outlook

Why Study @ EULER

EULER’s parent institution, EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN-registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.

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EULER AND EUCLID AT WORK: RECENT NEWS AND ARTICLES

The appropriate office and officials will reply within 2 business days. If calling a EUCLID office, make sure to call the correct location based on your profile.

The application review process takes 4-6 business days after receipt of documents.

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Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation

The Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming an expert in research methodology, measurement, applied statistics, or program evaluation.

The program targets experienced educators who hold a master’s degree in a related educational field. Career opportunities may be found in a wide variety of educational institutions including higher education, K-12 school districts, for-profit companies, nonprofit agencies, community colleges, think tanks, government organizations, and other institutions concerned with solving problems in education.

Both full-time and part-time students are welcome. Full-time admission is only available in Fall semester, while part-time admission occurs year-round (Fall, Spring, Summer). Full-time students can expect to complete the program within 3-4 years and part-time students within 4-6 years. We offer most courses online and hybrid in the evening to meet student needs. A limited number of courses are offered in summer.

Graduates from our program may find job opportunities in:

• Academia (university or college professor of educational research)
• Institutions and organizations that focus on research and evaluation
• Testing companies
• Offices of assessment, research, and accountability at college/university, school district, or state levels

Program Objectives

Graduates of the ERME program will demonstrate:

• in‐depth knowledge of educational research, measurement, and evaluation and be able to apply knowledge and skills specific to their discipline
• ability to conduct independent research to answer relevant questions their area of specialization and add to the body of knowledge in the field of education
• skills in reflective practice on teaching that addresses diverse learners, research using evidence-based practices, working and collaborating with diverse partners, and using leadership skills
• skills in research consultation with external agencies including needs assessment, communication, and report writing

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A limited number of research assistantships with tuition support are available annually for full-time students. Contact the program director for details.

PhD in Higher Education – Assessment and Evaluation Transforming the Student Experience

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Gain the Skills You Need to Examine Institutional Effectiveness with Liberty’s PhD in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation

As a dedicated education professional, you probably know that one of the best ways to examine whether a school or program is working is through data. Your years of experience have helped you learn how to create programs that meet high academic standards. Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation can help shape your skills even further and advance your understanding of the critical areas of educational assessment and institutional research.

This 100% online PhD program can also help you learn how to ensure that your school meets the various requirements set by accreditation agencies. Understanding how to formulate the reports needed to verify compliance and enforce best practices in academia is vital to the success of your institution.

Holding programs and educational institutions to a particular standard is a vital part of being an administrator. That’s why we’ve designed our assessment and evaluation PhD to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to assess your institution’s programs and certify that they meet the strict regulations required of higher education.

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Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Higher Education Administration Degree – Assessment and Evaluation?

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create an online degree program that challenges you to grow while respecting your commitments. We know that your personal responsibilities don’t go away when you enroll in a degree program, which is why our PhD in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation can be completed 100% online with no required intensives.

Assessment and evaluation are much-needed fields in higher education. Making sure that universities are keeping to accreditation standards is vital to ensuring both the success of the institution and the success of the students. Additionally, it’s important that you learn how to craft programs that are based on data and achieve results. Liberty University is ready to come alongside you to help you gain all of these skills.

What Will You Study in Our PhD in Higher Education – Assessment and Evaluation Degree Online?

Our PhD in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation degree program consists of 4 sections: higher education core courses, assessment and evaluation courses, research classes, and a dissertation sequence.

In the higher education courses, you will study effective teaching methods for college settings and explore how to maximize the impact, growth, and satisfaction of students. You will also study college and university organizational components and leadership issues. Historical perspectives on higher education and some of the economic and budgeting issues involved in higher education will also be covered. Additionally, you can learn how to assess programs and research in a way that will lead to measurable results for students.

The assessment and evaluation specialization consists of 4 courses. You will explore the use of research-based approaches to analyze student learning, curricula, student services, and institutional structures. Assessing academic programs in higher education will be another focus of your studies. Our PhD in higher education will cover methods and best practices for educational process evaluation, and you will examine some of the tools you can use to make data-driven decisions in higher education. You will also study the importance of compliance in accreditation and gain an understanding of the various requirements placed on education from programmatic, state, and national organizations.

As our PhD programs emphasize research, you can gain important skills to help prepare for your dissertation. Our research courses will guide you through advanced educational statistics as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. In addition, you will complete a literature review course that can strengthen your critical thinking skills and help you determine the feasibility of a research study. You will also explore various research concepts and methodologies under the supervision of a research consultant.

Throughout the stages of your dissertation, you will research, write, and present your findings to our School of Education faculty. You will then defend your dissertation and have the opportunity for it to be archived and published upon a successful defense. The dissertation provides an excellent chance for you to conduct original research and present it to the academic community.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Assessment coordinator
• College/university administrator
• Curriculum specialist
• Program coordinator

Featured Courses

• EDUC 778 – Program Design and Assessment
• EDUC 779 – Institutional Research
• EDUC 780 – Evaluation and Measurement Tools
• EDUC 781 – Compliance and Report Writing

Degree Information

• This program falls under the School of Education .
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• Most of our PhD courses are offered in an 8-week format; however, the dissertation courses are full-semester in length.
• Please note: This is a non-licensure program.

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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online PhD in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation Degree

Admission requirements.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
• Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .

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We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour . Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a phd in higher education administration and an edd in higher education administration.

The difference between our PhD in Higher Education Administration and our EdD in Higher Education Administration lies in the emphasis of each degree. Doctor of Education (EdD) programs place a heavier emphasis on practical application while PhD programs focus more on theory. Another difference between our EdD in Higher Education Administration and our PhD in Higher Education Administration is that our PhD includes a dissertation while the EdD includes a capstone project.

If you’re interested in pursuing a research-based career in a collegiate setting, a PhD in Higher Education Administration may be the best fit for you. If you’re more interested in learning hands-on skills that can be applied directly to classrooms, our EdD may be a better fit.

Regardless of what your career goals are, both degree programs can be used for personal enrichment and career advancement in the field of higher education.

What accreditation does Liberty University have?

Liberty University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC , the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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Measurement and Evaluation PhD

Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) in measurement & evaluation.

The Ph.D. in Measurement & Evaluation is designed to prepare graduates for careers in a wide range of educational settings. Graduates acquire specialized knowledge and skills in test theory, test and instrument development and validation, program evaluation, and quantitative analysis of educational and psychological data. Some graduates pursue careers as college professors. Some are employed in city or state departments of education in the planning and supervision of testing programs and research and evaluation projects. Others work for test publishers, licensure and certification boards, and government agencies in the construction of tests or in the management of large-scale testing programs. Still others work in evaluation, research design, and statistics in contrast research firms, as well as health care and business settings. 

A doctorate is required for most college teaching positions and for positions of professional responsibility in testing organizations, departments of education, and licensure and certification boards. The Ph.D. is appropriate for individuals with strong quantitative and technical skills who wish to focus on theoretical issues in measurement and evaluation or who have a strong background in a substantive area of psychology in which they wish to further the development and application of measurement techniques.

Both the Ed.D. and Ph.D. are accepted as qualification for faculty positions in schools of education in the United States.

PhD MEAS Program Requirements 24-25

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Doctor of Philosophy

• Points/Credits: 75
• Entry Terms: Fall
• Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based

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Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines , such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.

Application Requirements

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Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)

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Measurement Core (15 points):

HUDM 5059 Psychological measurement (3)

HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)

HUDM 6051 Psychometric theory I (3)

HUDM 6052 Psychometric theory II (3)

HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)

Evaluation Core (9 points):

HUDM 5130 Meta-analysis (3)

HUDM 5133 Causal inference for program evaluation (3)

ORLJ 5040 Research methods in social psychology (3)

HBSS 6100 Measurement and Program Evaluation (3)

Quantitative Methods Core (21 points):

MSTM 5030 Topics in probability theory (3)

HUDM 4125 Statistical inference (3)

HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)

HUDM 5126 Linear models and regression analysis (3)

HUDM 6026 Computational Statistics (3)

HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)

HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)

Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics Electives (18 points):

In consultation with an advisor, students select courses from the following list, as well as more generally from courses offered at other Departments and Schools at Columbia University:

HUDM 5058 Choice and decision making (3)

HUDM 5100 Programming for Data Science (3)

HUDM 5250 Research practicum in measurement and evaluation (0-4)

P8120 Analysis of categorical data (3) (at Mailman School of Public Health)

P8121 Generalized linear models (3) (at Mailman School of Public Health)

W4640 Bayesian statistics (3) (at the Columbia Statistics Program)

P8640 Methods in program evaluation (3) (at Mailman School of Public Health)

P8705 Evaluation of health programs (3) (at Mailman School of Public Health)

EDPS 5646 Evaluation of Educational and Social Programs (3) Quantitative

EDPA 6002 Methods for Evaluating Educational Policies and Programs (3)

Psychology (minimum of 9 points):

In consultation with an advisor, a group of courses aimed at substantive preparation in the field of psychology.

Dissertation Advisement and Seminar (minimum of 3 points):

HUDM 7500* Dissertation seminar (1-3 credits each for two semesters) 

HUDM 8900 Dissertation advisement (0)

Special Requirements:

The first two years require full-time study. In addition to the above coursework, an approved empirical paper, an approved theoretical research paper, successful performance on the certification examination, and completion of an approved doctoral dissertation are required for the Ph.D degree.

M.Phil. Degree

The M.Phil. is an en passant degree awarded to those nearing the completion of the Ph.D. degree. Students contact the Office of Doctoral Studies (ODS) to file for the award of the degree.

To receive the M.Phil., the student must satisfactorily complete the following requirements:

Complete at least six courses with evaluative grades under Teachers College registration

Pass the Certification Examination (i.e., Research Methods Examination)

Complete an approved empirical research paper

Complete an approved theoretical research paper

Complete all 75 points of coursework required for the degree 

6. Be recommended by the Program Advisor and Department Chair for the award of the M.Phil. degree, which signifies certification as a Ph.D. degree candidate who may continue the dissertation requirement under the auspices of the Teachers College faculty.

Candidates should provide copies of both research papers to the Department of Human Development for inclusion in the student’s records.

Transfer Credit

Relevant courses completed in other accredited graduate schools to a maximum of 30 points, or 45 points if completed in another Faculty of Columbia University, may be accepted toward the minimum point requirement for the degree.

Only completed graduate courses with earned grades of B or higher that appear on the student’s transcript from a regionally accredited institution may be considered for transfer credit.

The student files a “Request for an Allocation of Graduate Credit” with the Office of the Registrar. Once the Registrar's Office determines the eligibility of courses for transfer, final determination of transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the faculty advisor after evaluation of the courses for content and relevance to program requirements. The Office of the Registrar notifies the student of the results.

Satisfactory Progress

Students must also make satisfactory progress towards completion of the degree. A grade of C- or lower may result in dismissal from the program.

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