Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation
Get an in-depth look at ECPY's Counseling and Personnel Services specialization, Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation (PHD)
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Application Deadline: February 28
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Counseling and Personnel Services (CPS) with a specialization in Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation (EPME) prepares students to enhance the knowledge base of educational research and assessment. It synthesizes interdisciplinary coursework, training, and fieldwork in order to answer the question of what works in schools—as well as how, under what conditions, and why. All EPME specialization experiences are focused on the comprehension and solution of problems using large datasets and real districts, schools, and classrooms as mechanisms for learning. In keeping with the mission of the CEHD and the commitment of the University of Louisville as a whole, activities will, whenever possible, be designed to engage students with issues affecting urban, minority, and at-risk populations in the surrounding community and the nation.
The EPME specialization has been constructed to give students rigorous coursework and practical experiences, and develop their research and professional skills during a critical formative stage of their careers. It provides students with a "toolbox" of advanced theoretical, methodological, and statistical skills; rich, applied research experiences in complex educational settings, specifically school reform settings; intensive faculty mentoring; a systemic awareness of educational policy and reform contexts; and professional development opportunities
View the general admission requirements, degree requirements, and other curriculum information for Counseling and Personnel Services Ph.D and specialization requirements for this program.
Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation Specialization In Depth
Programmatic strands highlighted in the EPME specialization include, but are not limited to:
- Research, statistical, and evaluation methodologies that are related to educational research and interventions;
- The assessment and transformation of educational settings and initiatives;
- Assessments and interventions in districts and schools that are essential to addressing equity gaps, educational outcomes, and effectiveness;
- Student assessment, standards, and standardized testing;
- The issues of changes in practice, school change, and policy change in educational and organizational reform; and
- Rigorous syntheses of existing studies.
Graduates under this specialization of the CPS degree will be prepared to contribute to the field through a variety of environments, including academe, private research firms, foundations, and public school systems.
Click on a course name (ex. "ECPY 722") in the degree requirements or concentration requirements for further information about courses.
Information includes class description, prerequisites (if any), terms offered, among other information.
Jeffrey C. Valentine
Department of Counseling and Human Development
College of Education & Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-3830
FAQ: Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, EPME students come with bachelor's or master's degrees from diverse programs, including but not limited to: education, psychology, sociology, statistics, philosophy, and economics. EPME students are expected to have an interest in applied social science research particularly in school settings. They should have an interest and aptitude in quantitative research.
The EPME specialization provides rigorous statistical training in the context of educational settings. Students apply advanced methodologies and research designs to real-world educational settings and large-scale data sets. Through mentoring, students learn to generate new knowledge and to become lifelong researchers. The skills developed throughout the program will help students pursue careers in academe as well as in school district accountability offices, state departments of education, and companies and organizations that conduct educational policy research.