PSYM 800 - Pro-Seminar in Selected Topics in Measurement-Related Policy

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course is designed to provide a forum for the discussion of a range of topics designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of PhD students related to the policy aspects of educational and psychological measurement. This course examines topics such as high stakes testing in the urban and rural environments, closing the achievement gap, gender and racial/ethnic differences in achievement, the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation. The course may cover one or more topics each semester that it is offered. Emphasis is placed on the examination of the key research issues of the topic(s) to assist the student in making a selection of topics for the dissertation. The course will include field work with agencies and/or school districts.

Offered (AS NEEDED)