The Quantitative Methodology: Measurement and Statistics program in the College of Education offers a 5th Year M.S. program for undergraduates interested in quantitative methods. This allows highly motivated undergraduates the chance to develop their skills in quantitative methods and complete both the bachelor's and master's degrees in just 5 years. This degree prepares one for careers that include statistical data analysis, developing survey and testing instruments, designing research studies, performing quantitative analysis, evaluating educational programs, psychometric analysis of assessment results, conducting marketing studies, and conducting surveys.
Go to page for more information. Select an area of interest from the various offerings in the College of Education to determine the admission requirements and deadlines.
Almost any undergraduate major would be appropriate for this program, including psychology, sociology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, communications, business, and economics, and even English and history. The critical quality that a student needs to bring to the department is high quantitative ability. This is a profession that trains at the graduate level, and the specific undergraduate major is not a critical factor. Fields involving the application of modern quantitative research techniques provide an outlet for those trained in this program.
Please refer to the for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review our list of . For questions about the application process, or to check on the completion of your application please contact:
Judy Foster, Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
Office of Student Services, College of Education
(301) 405-2359
After you apply for graduate admission you may check your application status by logging into the using your user name and password. Graduate faculty in the Academic Department you applied to will review your completed application for graduate admission. Questions regarding application reviews and decision recommendations should be directed to the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). Please contact:
Jannitta Graham, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Human Development and Quantitative Methodology
(301) 405-2827
Please contact the Office of Student Services, ed-advising@umd.edu, or 301-405-2364.
For a list of the College of Education Scholarship opportunities please follow this link: /admissions/financial-aid-scholarships.
If this program interests you, contact one of the QMMS faculty members or:
Dr. Gregory Hancock, Program Director
Benjamin Building, Room 1230D
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College Park, MD 20742-1115
Phone: (301) 405-3621
ghancock@umd.edu