Course Prerequisite Methodology Courses: 8 units

• EDU 114: Quantitative Methods in Educational Research, 4 units
• EDU 200: Educational Research, 4 units

Professional Induction Course: 4 units

• EDU 291: Professional Seminar in Education, 4 units

Methodological Core Courses: 8 units

• EDU 201: Survey of Qualitative Methods, 4 units
• EDU 204A: Quantitative Methods in Educational Research: Analysis of Correlation and Design, 4 units

Advanced Research Method Courses: 8 units

Two additional courses from Quantitative or Qualitative traditions, or one from each tradition. Courses determined between student and faculty advisor.

Preliminary Exam Courses: 8 units

Fall Quarter Second Year:

• EDU 297A Prelim Writing Course, 2 units 
• EDU 299 Independent Study with Major Professor, 2 units

Winter Quarter Second Year:

• EDU 297B Prelim Writing Course, 2 units
• EDU 299 Independent Study with Major Professor, 2 units

Education Core Courses: 12 units

One course from each area:

• Learning and Teaching
• Schooling and Society
• Assessment and Measurement

Emphasis Area Required Courses: 32 units

Courses are determined between the student and faculty advisor that meet emphasis area requirements and advance the students learning of their research focus.

Total possible units completed towards the program: 80