The Department also operates the Center for Young Children in support of graduate studies and research. The Department houses the Center for Children, Relationships, and Culture, a research center devoted to these topics. Considerable flexibility is maintained in the programs of study through the selection of optional coursework and the opportunity for a wide variety of practical experiences. Ample opportunity exists to engage in research with faculty and to present research results through appropriate professional outlets. Faculty in EDMS have expertise in such areas as computer-based testing, design of experiments, construction and evaluation of measuring instruments, generalizability theory, measurement theory, multidimensional scaling, multivariate analysis, program evaluation, latent class analysis, structured equations modeling, and research methodology.
Graduate degrees emphasize research, administration, instruction, and policy studies.
The University of Maryland Graduate School is the official admittance office for all graduate students across the College Park Campus. Each College and Department may set admission criteria and procedures beyond that of the Graduate School. This information, therefore, is designed to acquaint you with the requirements for Graduate Admission consideration to the College of Education. The application and all supporting materials will be sent to the department and program area indicated by the applicant. The University Graduate School will in turn send the applicant official notification of admission or rejection based on the Graduate School criteria.