NIU College of Education
Online M.S. in Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment
Explore the theory and practice of research and assessment.
Our program will build your expertise in the theory and practice of qualitative and quantitative research, program evaluation and assessment. You’ll learn in-demand skills, such as designing and conducting educational research and evaluation studies, selecting suitable data analysis procedures and relating findings to policies and practices. U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked this program among the nation’s best online master’s in education programs.
“Our students are so inspiring and represent such a diversity of life experiences and backgrounds, and I learn from them every semester. I greatly value the emphasis NIU places on high-quality and engaged teaching.” Laura Ruth Johnson professor, Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
Certificates of Graduate Study
To gain specialized expertise, you may be interested in adding a Certificate of Graduate Study, which can be earned in combination with the M.S. in educational research, revaluation and assessment program:
Careers After NIU's Online M.S. in Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment
Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you to succeed as a researcher, evaluator, assessment specialist or data analyst in educational, business, government and other professional settings. It also prepares you for advanced study in the social sciences.
This program is officially classified as a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree, offering additional career and research opportunities.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online M.S. in Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment
You can apply if you have a bachelor's degree in any area. Our program is a great fit for those who majored in education, psychology or sociology, as well as for those currently working in educational settings.
You'll apply through the Graduate School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our students are prepared for careers as researchers, evaluators, assessment specialists and data analysts in educational, business, government, community-based and other professional settings, or to pursue advanced, research-focused doctoral training in social science disciplines.
The Educational Research, Evaluation, and Assessment program may be especially relevant for those working in K-12 schools or districts as assessment, research, or data specialists; instructional coaches; Title 1 teachers or interventionists; special educators; as well as classroom teachers with professional interest in or responsibility for assessment, evaluation, and/or implementation of evidence-based practices.
No, this program does not lead to advanced teaching endorsements. If you are an Illinois-licensed teacher looking to earn additional or advanced endorsements, please explore our M.S.Ed. in Instructional Technology program.
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