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University Of Illinois Chicago

Chicago , Illinois ,United States

MEd in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment

The MEd in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) is designed to address the current industry-wide shortage of individuals who can function effectively in educational research and other applied research settings by providing rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The MEd in MESA will address this pressing need for more trained professionals in these critical areas and will service the student population interested in upgrading their quantitative and qualitative skills without having to complete a dissertation.

The primary objective of the program is to produce graduates who are well prepared to draw upon the specialized knowledge and skills acquired in the measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment courses they have taken, and function effectively in a variety research settings. Two versions, one delivered online and the other on campus, are offered.

The Interdepartmental Graduate Concentration in Survey Research Methodology is available to students in this program.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

UIC is an outstanding institution of higher learning whose presence continues to grow in Illinois and the world, providing superior education and important services to a diverse community. The University of Illinois Chicago is one of the best young universities in the world, consistently achieving a high rank in Higher Education‘s 100 Under 50 list. One in ten college graduates in Chicago received their degree from UIC.

US News and World Reports rank UIC programs in areas as varied as City Managing and Urban Policy, Literary Criticism and Theory, Criminology and health sciences in the top 20 of United States universities. UIC is a major educator of health professionals and its Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Public Health, and Physical Therapy colleges rank in US News and World Reports top 20 list. The UIC College of Medicine is the largest in the nation and educates one in six Illinois physicians.

PSW Opportunity

  • 12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

4-6 year bachelor; master following completion of 3 year bachelor; completion of a bachelor followed by certain postgraduate diplomas. Postgrad diplomas are all evaluated individually.
 
Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied. Refer to the requirements for your country/territory above.
 
The following are the only tests accepted at UIC as evidence of English proficiency. The Graduate College minimum scores* are indicated for each. UIC does not accept Duolingo, IELTS General exams, iTEP, the TOEFL Essentials exam or any other form of examination not explicitly listed.
 
English Proficiency Test Score Minimums
TOEFL iBT IELTS Academic PTE Academic TOEFL rPT
Total Score 80 Overall Score 6.5 Overall score 54 Total Score 60
Listening 17 Listening 6 Listening 47 Listening 17
Writing 21 Writing 6 Writing 56 Writing 21
Reading 19 Reading 6 Reading 51 Reading 19
Speaking 20 Speaking 6 Speaking 53