The purpose of this course is two-fold: (1) to provide a general understanding of selected past and current research regarding undergraduate students, and (2) to provide knowledge of and practical experience in the assessment of various aspects of undergraduate student life. Survey research methodology will be studied, and the operation of the UMass Student Affairs Research Office will be used for practical applications. One major goal of the course is for students to learn to analyze survey data and write a research paper based on survey data.

In this course, we examine inferential procedures that do not assume normality. Procedures are introduced that allow analysis in designs that involve more than two categorical variables or that involve repeated, unordered qualitative variables. Prerequisites: EDUC 555 and 656

Introduction to the roles of federal, state, and local government in US K-12 education policy, the diverse ways of studying education policy, and to specific current policy issues including educational accountability, school finance, the controversy over school-district regionalization in Massachusetts, challenges facing urban schools, and how research affects education policy debates.

Provides students with a solid foundation in educational and psychological testing and measurement skills.

Interviewing and counseling psychology skills using systemic training frameworks with video practice.

An introduction to critical issues in education in the Third World. Content includes systems, problems, and innovations in formal and nonformal education in selected countries; roles of education in development; and international aid.

Course examines social theories and their contributions to education theory and practice. For doctoral students seeking a comprehensive introductory course in theoretical foundations in education.

Theoretical issues related to manifestations of oppression with focus on social constructions of race,gender and sexuality, and disability.

Introduction to the assumptions, language, logic, and methods of qualitative inquiry in educational settings. Students are required to conduct a small-scale qualitative research project.

Introduction to the assumptions, language, logic, and methods of qualitative inquiry in educational settings. Students are required to conduct a small-scale qualitative research project.