Master's in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education | GSEHD

Drive Decisions with Data

Whether you are looking to analyze student achievement in a school district, productivity of employees, or a sampling of patients in a counseling lab, expertise in data driven decision making is critical. Assessment, Testing, and Measurement (ATM) in Education combines statistical analysis, testing theory, the study of human behavior, educational measurement, and evaluation into the science of measuring educational/behavioral factors such as learning, preferences, aptitude, and personality. Train to develop and manage dynamic, data-based strategies that generate organizational success for corporate, educational, and non-profit operations.

Accommodating
Courses are scheduled once a week in late afternoons and evenings (Monday-Thursday) to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, and for internship experiences.

Leading Faculty
Learn firsthand from faculty who are engaged in world-class assessment research and are leading the way in the training of psychometric and statistical methods.

Graduate Certificate Offered
Enhance your resume by earning a graduate certificate in ATM first, and then apply those credits toward your Master's in ATM.*
*All requirements must be met and student accepted to the master's program

There is no better place to study than in the heart of our nation's capital, Washington, DC. With close proximity to the White House, World Bank, Federal Agencies, and Professional Associations students are provided with rich environments to work, attend scholarly events and hone their analytical skills. This 15-month program offers the nation's premier graduate training in psychometric and statistical methods.

Program at a Glance

Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the Field of Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education

Educational Leadership

Main Campus

Spring, Summer, Fall

Curriculum

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 24 credits in required courses, 6 credits in elective courses, and completion of a written qualifying examination.

Code	Title
Required
EDUC 6112	Foundations of Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education
EDUC 8120	Group Comparison Designs and Analyses
EDUC 8170	Educational Measurement
EDUC 8171	Predictive Designs and Analyses
EDUC 8175	Item Response Theory
EDUC 8177	Assessment Engineering
EDUC 8179	Capstone Project in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education (taken for 6 credits)
Electives
6 credits in approved electives (Elective courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.)
A written qualifying exam (administered during the early spring semester by an ATM committee)

Apply Now

The Master's in ATM program is not currently accepting applications. For more information or to inquire about similar programs, contact the GSEHD Admissions Team at education@gwu.edu or 202-994-9283.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.

Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
Resume
Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation

*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants.

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Learn more about scholarships, grants & financial aid

Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.

The tuition rate* for the Master's in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education program is $1,905 per credit hour. This program requires 30 credits.

Please note: Additional fees may apply for international students, late fees, etc. Current tuition rates may be updated during the year.

*Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

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Scholarships are available to eligible admitted students. Review eligibility requirements and learn more about funding your education >

I was in the process of developing a career path in psychometrics when I came across the Assessment, Testing, and Measurement program at GSEHD. I am so glad that I chose this program in particular because the faculty were fantastic! They gave me a sense of direction and helped me set the stage for my doctoral work.

SHONAI SOMESHWAR (MA '18)
Master's in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education

Career Outlook

Specialists in this field (psychometricians) plan and design tests that collect empirical data and quantify the personal characteristics of individuals, comparing those results within or across populations. The field continues to grow due to more widespread use of statistical analysis to make informed business, healthcare, and policy decisions.

Potential Career Opportunities & Employment Settings

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Specialists are working in:

School or School Districts: Education ATM specialists work directly with teachers administering tests, assessing test results, and developing educational plans for improving test scores. Child development organizations and agencies: ATM specialists are relied on in the study of childhood development. Psychometric tests help teachers, parents, and psychologists identify learning deficiencies and giftedness in preschool and elementary school-aged children.
Online Sector: Today, many ATM specialists develop online testing and analysis. Universities, government agencies, school districts, private testing companies, and direct-to-consumer testing businesses are all interested in the research and application of web- based testing and assessment.
Private sector: Corporations commonly employ ATM specialists to assess potential employees to determine personality fit for the company, a factor that may be weighed just as heavily as skill set or experience.
Psycho-social, behavioral and substance abuse: Counselors use psychometric evaluations to determine people’s motivations, personality traits, and levels of dependency.
Monitoring & Evaluating Research: ATM specialists are needed in institutions of higher education, research-oriented organizations, federal research agencies, or non-profit organizations which are doing monitoring and/or evaluation research.