Program Evaluation and Research
With growing public scrutiny of many organizations comes the need for greater accountability and ongoing program evaluation. Gain the knowledge and skills to complete evaluations of a vast array of programs, including research projects, community-based projects, and assignments in various work settings. This specialization helps you develop the skills to pursue a career as a research assistant, data analyst, program evaluator, or project manager.
Completion Requirements
- 54–61 total quarter credit hours
Estimated time to completion is 1.5 years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 6001 | Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 6211 | Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 6205 | History and Systems of Psychology | 5 |
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| RSCH 6200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| PSYC 6315 | Tests and Measurement | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| PSYC 6300 | Philosophical Foundations in Psychological Research | 5 |
| RSCH 6300Y | Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6311 | Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| PSYC 6314 | Program Evaluation | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 6320 | Advanced Methods in Mixed Qualitative-Quantitative Research Designs | 5 |
| PSYC 6393 | M.S. Psychology Capstone | 5 |
Thesis Option
This program does not require a thesis. However, upon consultation with an advisor, you may choose to take two 6-credit-hour thesis courses (PSYC 6390 Thesis) instead of PSYC 6393 M.S. Psychology Capstone. The thesis option extends the program by at least one quarter.
For more information about the thesis option and a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Note on Licensure
The Program Evaluation and Research specialization in the M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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