Amplify your research, analysis and evaluation skills and broaden your career options. This program will help you meet the challenge of assessing the efficacy of policies and programs no matter what sector you’re working in.
Locations
- Fully online (Fall, Spring and Summer entry)
Why Pursue an M.Ed. in Evaluation, Assessment, Research and Learning at Georgia Southern?
- Earn your degree in just two years.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience.
- Enjoy the flexibility of fully-online coursework.
Georgia Southern’s M.Ed. in Evaluation, Assessment, Research and Learning provides students with professional educational research knowledge and skills that can complement a variety of career choices. Whether you’re a working professional or transitioning from undergraduate studies, our program can help you meet your career goals.
As you complete course projects and assignments in the program, you will acquire applied research skills that connect to your day-to-day work. You will get to learn from and work alongside faculty who are leading practitioners, scholars and researchers as they guide you with hands-on experience.
The program also offers students a high level of flexibility. Whether you are a working individual, off-campus student or live out of the country, the 36 credit hour, fully-online program can acclimate to any schedule or situation.
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work in a number of social science research environments that require expertise in institutional research, program evaluation, assessment and grant management.
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What Can You Do With an M.Ed. in Evaluation, Assessment, Research and Learning?
Data-informed decision making is needed in a variety of settings, including public schools and school districts, higher education institutions, private research and assessment firms, non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Where our graduates work:
- School districts, colleges and universities
- Educational research organizations
- Education technology
- Nonprofits and community programs
- Government agencies
What our graduates do:
- Data analyst
- Institutional research professional
- Assessment coordinator
- Education researcher
- Grant writer
- Research and evaluation officer
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you’ll become familiar with different learning strategies and how to conduct educational assessments using statistical and qualitative measures.
See the Evaluation, Assessment, Research and Learning M.Ed. CurriculumStudent Resources
From advisement and college forms to grants and clinical practice experience, our Student Resources page has what you’ll need.
Library Liaisons
As you work on your degree, contact our library liaison for any questions you have about locating research or accessing available services.
Explore Research
Take a look at the exciting research that faculty in the Department of Curriculum, Foundations and Reading are producing to support and empower learning communities.
Take Action
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
The application and all required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab for the program must be received by the deadline. If all required documents are not received by the deadline, your application will not be considered for admission.
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Complete requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Present a cumulative 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
- Submit a personal statement of purpose, between 500 and 1000 words, which identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.
Note: International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA.
The Georgia Southern University Office of Graduate Admissions oversees the application process for graduate students. You can apply today and review requirements and deadlines.
The College of Education at Georgia Southern is accredited by the following bodies:
- The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
For more information, visit the College of Education.
The College of Education offers several scholarships and grant opportunities for graduate students. For an overview, please visit here.
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Federal Law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, the complaint processes, adverse actions, refunds, and program closure.
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Alumni Spotlight
“The M.Ed. EARL program was intriguing to me. This program directly benefits what I am doing on a daily basis as Director of Student Success at Gordon State College.
I enjoyed this program so much, it was almost an escape for me. There were challenges, but the faculty were particularly great. I cannot say enough about Dr. Zinskie. I never even met her in person, and yet she is very approachable and helpful.
I now have more confidence in my writing ability, and the program taught me everything I needed to know about research—how to read it, understand it and do it.”
Jerry Oliver ’19
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Hone your evaluation skills to improve the world of education today. Learn more about earning your M.Ed. in Georgia Southern’s Evaluation, Assessment, Research and Learning program.
Contact Us
Graduate Academic Services Center
Georgia Southern University
College of Education
P.O. Box 8083
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-1447
Fax: 912-478-5093
gasc@georgiasouthern.edu