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M.A. Program Course Requirements Exam or Thesis Admissions

M.A. Program
The Social Research Methodology Division offers a one-year program for a Masters Degree in Research Methods. The program is designed to provide a basic research grounding in both quantitative and qualitative methods appropriate for professional and social science research. Students may take elective courses in cost benefit analysis, program evaluation, tests and measurement, and research writing.

After completion of the degree, graduates have numerous job opportunities in governmental organizations, social action agencies, philanthropic entities, research centers, and university research projects. Graduates who choose to apply for doctoral programs in social science or professional fields (education, public policy, public health, etc.) will enter such programs with research competencies that will distinguish them from their colleagues and enhance the possibility of becoming a successful research professional.

Program Requirements for the M.A.

Course Requirements (9 courses)
Required Core (6 courses)

• Ed230A: Introduction to Research Design & Statistics
• Ed230B/C: Linear Statistical Models in Social Science Research
• Ed222A: Introduction to Qualitative Methods & Design Issues in Educational Research
• Ed222B: Participant-Observation Field Methods
• Ed299A: Research Practicum in Education
• Ed299B: Directed Field Experience

Elective Courses (Select three of the following)

• Ed202: Evaluation Theory
• Ed211: Measurement in Education
• Ed222C: Qualitative Data Reduction & Analysis
• Ed226: Special Topics in Educational Writing
• Ed233A/B: Professional Writing
• Ed245: Cost-Benefit Analyses in Education
• Ed411: Evaluation Procedures

M.A. Exam or M.A. Thesis

All masters' students take the Master's Copmprehensive Examination or write a thesis upon completion of all coursework.

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Admissions Information

Students in SRM come primarily from undergraduate and masters programs in the social and behavioral sciences and mathematics. The SRM faclty consider the following elements in evaluating applicants for admission:

• academic promise as evidenced by GPA, GRE scores, experience, and letters of recommendation
• Interests and experiences consistent with the goals of SRM

For further information, contact the Division Assistant:
Kim Mattheussens
GSEIS @ UCLA
2005 Moore Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521
310-825-2817

Application materials and information on deadlines are available from the
Office of Student Services:

UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
Department of Education
Office of Student Services
Mailbox 951521
Los Angeles, CA 90095 -1521

phone: 310-825-8326

email:info@gseis.ucla.edu

 

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