EDLD 601 Research: [Topic]
1–16 Credits
Repeatable.

EDLD 603 Dissertation
1–16 Credits
Repeatable.

EDLD 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic]
1–16 Credits
Repeatable.

EDLD 607 Seminar: [Topic]
1–6 Credits
Repeatable.

EDLD 628 Hierarchical Linear Models I
4 Credits – Prerequisite: EDLD 642; Sequence with EDLD 629
Introduction to multilevel modeling and hierarchical data structures, random and fixed effects, intercepts and slopes as outcomes models, estimation, centering, and two-level models.

EDLD 629 Hierarchical Linear Models II
4 Credits – Prerequisite: EDLD 628; Sequence with EDLD 628; Offered alternate years
Advanced topics in multilevel modeling and hierarchical data structures including three-level models with random and fixed effects, longitudinal models, and multilevel models.

EDLD 633 Structural Equation Modeling I
4 Credits – Prerequisite: EDLD 632; Sequence with EDLD 634
Theory, application, and interpretation of structural equation modeling techniques. Includes covariance structures, path diagrams, path analysis, model identification, estimation, and testing.

EDLD 634 Structural Equation Modeling II
4 Credits – Prerequisite: EDLD 633; Sequence with EDLD 633; Offered alternate years
Emphasis on structural and latent variable models, including cross-validation, mean structures, comparing groups and models, latent growth-curve analyses.

EDLD 650 Advanced Seminar Educational Research Methods
4 Credits – Prerequisite: EDLD 640
Examines special issues in the use and application of educational statistics and research design in a discussion-seminar format.

EDLD 659 Scholarly Writing
4 Credits
Develops proficiency in preparing technical reports, dissertations, grant applications, and literature syntheses to communicate educational programs, processes, and results.

EDLD 661 Item Response Theory I
4 Credits
Theory and application of item response measurement models. Participation outcomes include knowledge of IRT models, terminology, and resources. Emphasis on popular models and underlying assumptions.

EDLD 663 Measurement and Assessment: Research
2 Credits – Corequisite: EDLD 560
Covers applied knowledge in measurement and assessment with an emphasis on use of measures for research purposes.

EDLD 667 Advanced Measurement Assessment
4 Credits – Prerequisites: EDLD 560, EDLD 663
Advanced foundation in educational measurement and assessment; emphasis on scale development and psychometric evaluation techniques. Introduction to methodological approaches to develop and evaluate scales designed for educational and applied research settings.

EDLD 677 Research Seminar
3 Credits
The primary purpose of this course is to induct doctoral students into the practice of educational research and provide them a base for a career as a faculty member at an institution of higher education or a member of a research institute.

EDLD 678 Teaching Seminar
3 Credits

EDLD 679 Advanced Program Evaluation
3 Credits

EDLD 698 Professional Writing III: Literature Review
2 Credits – Prerequisites: EDLD 697; Sequence with EDLD 696, EDLD 697
Students write a review of research manuscripts on a professional topic and continue to learn the nuances of APA writing style.

Courses taught by other departments, but required by QRME programs

EDUC 612 Social Science and Education Research Design  
3 Credits  
Overview of qualitative, quantitative, and single-subject research methods. Emphasis on introducing students to considerations, issues, and techniques of social science research design. 

EDUC 620 Program Evaluation I  
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 640 (or EDUC 643 for students who are taking the producer-oriented quantitative sequence)  
Focuses on small-scale evaluations, particularly in the field of education and human services. Students plan and design an evaluation. 

EDUC 621 Program Evaluation II  
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 620  
Implementation and completion of the evaluation design defined in Program Evaluation I. 

EDUC 640 Applied Statistical Design and Analysis  
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 614  
Factor analysis of variance, planned comparisons, post hoc tests, trend analysis, effect size and strength of association measures, repeated measures designs. 

EDUC 641 Applied Statistics in Education and Human Services I  
3 Credits – Recommended corequisite: EDUC 612   
First course in a PhD and advanced master’s degree three-course sequence intended to provide a toolkit of statistical concepts, methods, and their implementation to producers of applied research in education and other social sciences. Course is organized around principles of research design. 

EDUC 643 Applied Statistics in Education and Human Services II   
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 641   
Second course in a PhD and advanced master’s degree level three-course sequence intended to provide a toolkit of statistical concepts, methods, and their implementation to producers of applied research in education and other social sciences. Course is organized around principles of research design.  

EDUC 610L/645 Applied Statistics in Education and Human Services III  
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 643   
Third course in a PhD and advanced master’s degree level three-course sequence intended to provide a toolkit of statistical concepts, methods, and their implementation to producers of applied research in education and other social sciences. Course is organized around principles of research design. 

EDUC 646 Advanced Research Design  
3 Credits – Prerequisite: EDUC 640 (or EDUC 643 for students who are taking the producer-oriented quantitative sequence)  
Provides a deeper understanding of educational research with an emphasis on principles of research designs and their use in applied research. 

SPED 626 Grant Writing
1–3 Credits
Provides structure and guidance in developing a grant proposal.