The M.S., M.Phil.Ed., and Ph.D. degree programs combine the study of research design, statistical methods, measurement, and program evaluation in education, psychology, and related human services fields, with a research focus on major contemporary policy issues. The programs are designed to prepare students for research and academic careers in education, psychology, and related fields. Graduates are expected to be able to contribute significantly to human welfare through the empirical research, evaluation, and development of more effective public policy addressing a wide variety of human needs.
In addition to developing expertise in advanced methods of research, students select and study an active field of policy development and evaluation such as school restructuring, bilingual education, dropout prevention, or child abuse. The curriculum is tailored to the student's particular interests and background, and integrates research methods with policy content. Research experience is an integral part of the curriculum.
Emmanuel Angel, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education