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PhD with Quantitative Methods

The primary goals of the PhD program in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Quantitative Methods are to

  • Develop researchers with multidisciplinary perspectives
  • Improve the quality of instruction and research in higher education
  • Develop researchers who encourage inquiry and creative production
  • Develop researchers who are scholars.

The quantitative methods specialization can be up to 24 hours of advanced coursework in quantitative methods, such as item response theory and latent variable models.

The Quantitative Methods Specialization of the PhD program is for those who aspire to such professional goals as:

  • Joining a faculty at an institution of higher education in departments of educational psychology, psychology, and related disciplines
  • Coordinating professional development, continuing education, and research centers
  • Leading research and development centers.

Learn more about Quantitative Methods

Quantitative Methods Faculty

Grant Morgan, Ph.D.

Professor Quantitative Methods Program Director

Grant Morgan, Ph.D.

Professor Quantitative Methods Program Director

Dr. Morgan’s primary areas of research interest are latent variable models, psychometrics, classification, and nonparametric statistics. Related to these, he has parallel lines of research that involve methodological investigations of advanced models using Monte Carlo methods and applications of advanced quantitative modeling in a variety of areas via interdisciplinary collaboration.

Sara Tomek, Ph.D.

Professor

Sara Tomek, Ph.D.

Professor

Dr. Tomek is a research methodologist with a love of the entire research process, from conceptualization of a research question to dissemination and interpretation of results. Her primary statistical work is the utilization of longitudinal growth models, and the theme of much of her research focuses on adolescent risk behaviors and the psychological, social, and the associated behavioral outcomes associated with them.

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