Master in Measurement & Statistics

About

Ranked as one of the top 20 Educational Psychology graduate programs in the country, our Measurement and Statistics program will prepare you to work with data and the statistical and measurement tools that inform us about education — about schools, students, teachers and how they perform.

The master’s degree in Measurement and Statistics provides a theoretical and research background, but its emphasis is on building preliminary skills in measurement theory, statistical analysis, and evaluation. This degree can also complement a higher degree in a related discipline, such as Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, or Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies. We also offer an 18 credit hour graduate certificate in Measurement and Statistics.

The doctoral degree in Measurement and Statistics emphasizes both advanced instruction and direct experience with measurement and applied statistics issues. Doctoral students develop and investigate the properties of statistical and psychometric techniques, or study challenging problems of assessment and educational data analysis in real-world contexts. Some students obtain hands-on psychometric experience via our internship program with the Florida Department of Education.

Finally, the Measurement and Statistics program staffs the College’s Statistical and Research Design Consulting Service. Are you working on your dissertation research? Do you need help with study design issues, or choosing what analysis is appropriate for the data you plan to collect? Or, could you use help interpreting statistical analyses you’ve run? If so, our consultants can help! Check out our statistical and research design consultation services for graduate students. The consultants are advanced students in our Measurement & Statistics program!

Admission Requirements

In order to meet minimum University admission requirements, an applicant must have:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA – An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree
• A graduate degree with at least a 3.5 GPA – Applicants for Ph.D. programs must have an earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA).
• GRE test scores – Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The Educational Testing Service (ETS) does not retain scores longer than five years. If your test scores are older than five years, you may have to retake the test to have official scores sent directly to FSU from the testing agency. If you have the official report that was mailed to your home address for older scores, then FSU will accept that report. FSU Institution Code: 5219.

Target Scores: Verbal – 50th percentile Quantitative – 50th percentile Analytical – 30th percentile

• Language proficiency test scores –Official English Language Proficiency results are required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level.

Target Scores: Internet-based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80 Paper-based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550 International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77 Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55

These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency, and are not valid after two years.

International graduate applicants seeking teaching assistantships are required to pass the SPEAK test which evaluates the English-speaking ability of non-native speakers of English and is administered at Florida State. Students who receive a score of 26 or higher on the speaking section of the Internet-based TOEFL examination meet the University requirements to serve as a teaching assistant; however, some departments may still require that the student take the SPEAK test.

• Transcripts – Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Admissions:

Florida State University Office of Admissions 282 Champions Way P.O. Box 3062400 Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400

Application Deadlines

• Summer admission: March 1
• Fall admission: July 1
• Spring admission: November 1

Career Opportunities

Our distinct program is designed to prepare you to serve in the following types of professional positions:

• Professor in measurement and statistics at a college or university
• Psychometrician for a commercial testing firm
• Educational measurement and/or educational statistics specialist for a test publisher or governmental licensing, certification, or assessment unit
• Director of measurement activities for a school or school system
• Measurement and educational statistics expert for a regional educational laboratory

Our graduates are currently employed by national organizations such as Harcourt Assessment, NCS Pearson, the American Association of Medical Colleges (sponsor of the Medical College Admissions Test), and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Graduates hold academic positions at the University of Texas at Austin, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Costa Rica, among others.

About FSU

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking.

FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Fast facts

• Founded in 1851; the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida
• Carnegie Commission classification: "Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity"
• 41,900 students from every Florida county and 132 countries
• Accepted freshman profile for 2018:
  • Fall: 4.3 average GPA; 30 average ACT composite score; 1340 average SAT score
  • Summer: 4.0 average GPA; 27 average ACT composite score; 1250 average SAT score
• 94% retention rate for freshmen; 68.4% graduation rate within four years
• 22:1 faculty/student ratio
• 384 buildings on 1,633 acres; the main campus in Tallahassee is 485 acres
• 2,360 traditional faculty; has included 6 Nobel Laureates
• 14,079 total employees
• Operating budget of $1,712,841,231
• $210 million in contracts and grants brought in by faculty in 2016-17
• 301-degree programs: bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, professional

About the College of Education

Established in 1905, the Florida State University College of Education is the oldest College of Education in Florida, has provided education to the best and the brightest for well over a century. Our history is entwined with that of Tallahassee and we are proud of our heritage and the contributions our distinguished alumni have made all over the world.

As storied as our past is, we remain focused on our vision for the future. Every day, faculty and students work toward breaking new ground in the field of education. From implementing innovative teaching methods to affecting educational policy and legislation, our faculty and their research are forging the future of education.

We are proud to have students from over 50 countries who call the FSU College of Education "home." Students from all corners of the globe seek out the FSU College of Education to participate in advanced research, work side-by-side with professors who are pioneers in the field of education, and to earn a degree that fully prepares them to go back out into the world and educate the leaders of tomorrow. In addition to giving you a world-class education, we will also make you part of a close-knit family – with students who share your passion to make an impact – students who will share experiences with you and become lifelong friends and peers.

FACILITIES

The innovation and progressive environment at the College of Education are exemplified in the technology and facilities available to our students. Most notable is the Stone Building, which houses classrooms and lab areas outfitted with the latest technology and multimedia devices to enhance teaching and learning. Learn more and take a virtual tour: https://education.fsu.edu/about/facilities.

THE CITY OF TALLAHASSEE

Our beautiful and charming capital city is abundant with opportunities for College of Education students – from government internships and legislative initiatives to cultural events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities.

Learn more: https://education.fsu.edu/about/tallahassee.