Educational Measurement, Statistics and Assessment, Graduate Certificate (Online)

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the certificate program, students should be able to:  

• Identify and apply fundamental statistical theories and test theory.   
• Use current technology and statistical methods to analyze and interpret quantitative data for evaluation and assessment.
• Apply data management skills to real-world data.  
• Assess educational and psychological measurements.    
• Apply modern technology to effectively present results to different audiences.

Contact Information

Faculty Contact

​​​​​​​Li-Ting Chen, PhD
Associate Professor, Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences 
Department of Educational Studies
University of Nevada, Reno/0299
Reno, NV 89557
(775)682-5508(office)
Email: litingc@unr.edu

Leping Liu, PhD
Professor, Information Technology & Statistics
Department of Educational Studies
University of Nevada, Reno MS/299
Reno, NV 89557
775-682-5511 (Office)  
Email: liu@unr.edu

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted year-round.

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent in any area.
• Recommended undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale):
• Online application: https://unr.force.com  Please submit the following from the online application:
  • A statement of your personal goals related to Educational Measurements and Statistics
  • Transcripts of previous college work

Program Requirements

• Each course in the certificate must be completed with a grade of B or better. If a lower grade is obtained in a given course, then the course in question must be repeated until this grade requirement is achieved or not counted in the certificate and another course substituted.
• A maximum of 3 credits may be transferred from another institution, provided the transfer is approved by the program committee. 

Total Units (15)