The educational research and evaluation master's degree is for professionals who wish to plan educational evaluations, interpret qualitative and statistical data analytic procedures, and ultimately relate the findings to educational and social science policy. This program is designed to advance your knowledge, both theory and practice, of assessment, evaluation and research. This 36-semester-hour program is designed to prepare professionals in the fields of educational assessment, evaluation, and qualitative and quantitative research. Students learn to plan and design educational evaluations, implement and interpret qualitative and statistical data analytic procedures, and relate the findings to educational and social science policy. Students pursue this degree either in a general track or with an area of study in advanced quantitative methods, in assessment, or in program evaluation. Study in the general track allows students to focus on a specific discipline of the department, e.g., evaluation and technology or qualitative research. The area of study in advanced quantitative methods prepares students for careers as data analysts/statisticians in educational, business, and professional settings, as well as in governmental agencies. The area of study in assessment furthers students knowledge of the theory and practice of assessment, this specialization also provides opportunities for teacher professional development.