Overview

The mission of the Research, Measurement, and Evaluation doctoral program from the University of Miami is to provide students with the requisite training in the application of statistical and measurement methodologies to conduct original research in the fields of educational research and measurement methodology, and to serve as experts in the areas of research design, data analysis, and measurement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate mastery of the computer programing skills that is required for conducting research project using computer simulation in R.

Students will conduct original research in the field of statistical and measurement methodology.

Students will demonstrate the ability to provide methodological consultation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods

Research Methods

Applied Multivariate Statistics

Item Response Theory

Structural Equation Modeling for Multivariable Data

Multilevel Modeling

Advanced Topics In Research, Measurement, And Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Research Statistics View 87 other PhDs in Statistics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the RME doctoral program is based on the following:

Official transcripts showing undergraduate and graduate GPAs. An undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
GRE Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing Scores. The target minimum is a score of 300 combined on verbal and quantitative.
Three letters of recommendation. At least two of the three letters of recommendation should include specific evaluation of the candidate’s potential to engage in scholarly research required for this program.
A personal statement
TOEFL or IELTS Scores (for international students)

Tuition Fee

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International

34862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

34862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

34862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

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