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The doctoral program develops professionals in the areas of educational statistics and research methods. Coursework is focused on theoretical and applied statistics in an educational context, however courses include applications of research methods and statistics to a variety of academic fields. Graduates will be prepared for employment in higher education; local, state, and national educational agencies; research and policy organizations; and industries with internal data analysis needs.
The increased emphasis on educational accountability and data-driven school improvement both in Arkansas and the nation has led to greater demand for experts in educational statistics and research methods. The Ph.D. program in Educational Statistics and Research Methods will develop professionals who can lead in these areas.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Graduate School;
Earned master's degree;
A GPA of 3.25 in the most recently completed degree program; and
GRE scores of at least 550 Quantitative, 550 Verbal, and 3.5 Writing (higher scores in one area can compensate for lower scores in another)
Degree Requirements:
45 semester hours and 18 hours of dissertation credit for a total of 63 hours;
Cumulative grade average of 3.25, with no credit for courses with a grade of "C" or lower; and
Requirements of the Graduate School, including residency and passing a comprehensive examination
Program of Study:
36 Hours of Core Courses
9 Hours of Elective Courses from the following:
Selected Math Department and Quantitative Courses as approved by ESRM Faculty
18 hours of ESRM 700V Doctoral Dissertation
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