Investigations of chosen insect problems, including original work. Discussion and assignment of current insect subjects. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Independent research in entomology or acarology. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

This course is rooted in the conceptual understanding of statistics and covers applications of statistical and graphical methods for educational and evaluation data. Basic descriptive statistics, correlation, normal distributions and hypothesis testing will be covered. An emphasis is placed on exploratory data analysis and interpretation of results within the broad contexts of education and evaluation. Statistical literacy exercises will be used for comprehension and application of materials. In addition, applications of statistical software will be demonstrated.

Introductory survey of the bibliographic parameters and research approaches to educational policy studies and evaluation. Graduate faculty resources and typical research problems are introduced. Emphasis upon significance and importance of thesis writing and dissertation in graduate studies. Required, first semester of study, for all degree students in the department.

Survey research is one of the most common and useful methods for gathering data in educational research. Obtaining valid and reliable research results requires the administration of instruments that provide valid and reliable measures of the variables selected for observation. This course will focus on principles of measurement and procedures for developing a variety of survey instruments and for determining their validity and reliability. It is designed to teach students both how to improve the questions and design instruments.

This is a statistics-oriented course that focuses on various aspects of regression analysis (general and generalized linear models).

This course is an examination of theories and related research that inform our understanding of patterns of student growth and development during college years.

May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Examination of selected problems in educational policy studies and evaluation. May be repeated to nine credits but no more than three credits may be earned under the same title.

Independent study experience for advanced graduate students to investigate special problems and conduct research in educational policy studies and evaluation.