2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Educational Psychology and Research, M.Ed.
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The M.Ed. in Educational Research requires the completion of 36 graduate hours. The coursework is designed to provide students with a set of research skills applicable to a variety of areas within education. Specifically, these skills include the critical reading of research, the use of statistical techniques, and the construction, selection, and interpretation of cognitive tests. Course work in this degree includes core requirements that are part of the Ph.D. degree in educational research. Students with a baccalaureate degree who are interested in pursuing doctoral work in educational research are encouraged to enroll in the M.Ed. in Educational Research.
To be considered for admission, all of The Graduate School’s application requirements, curriculum vitae, and a letter of intent that delineates the applicant’s professional goals and specific interest in the degree, and two letters of recommendation must be on file in The Graduate School, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Review of applications takes place in October and February.
The comprehensive examination for the M.Ed. in Educational Research consists of developing a proposal for a specific research problem.
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