Summers Only Masters Program
Research Methods Concentration
The Summers Only Masters Program has become increasingly more appealing to teachers around the state of Colorado. Courses are scheduled during the months of June and July in such a way that the program may be completed in three summers. Students take a concentration in research methods courses, become well-versed in research, evaluation, and statistical methodology, and acquire the skills and knowledge to be able to conduct statistical analyses and evaluations for educational and state agencies. Heavy use is made of the computer labs on campus to familiarize students with statistical software and to provide them with the skills to use statistical programs with a high degree of competence.
The program may be started in any summer. The student should apply no later than April through the UNC Graduate School for admission into the Applied Statistics and Research Methods Masters Degree Program. Persons interested in the program should contact Jay Schaffer, ASRM Program, UNC, Greeley, CO 80639, (970) 351-1676, jay.schaffer@unco.edu.
| Course Offerings | Number of Credits |
When Offered | |
| 1SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 | Every Summer |
| 1SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | Every Summer |
| 1SRM 603 | Statistical Methods II | 3 | Every Summer |
| 2SRM 610 | Statistical Methods III | 3 | Every Summer |
| 4SRM 625 | Applied Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 | Odd Years Only |
| 2SRM 627 | Survey Research Methods | 3 | Even Years Only |
| 4SRM 670 | Evaluation: Models and Design | 3 | Even Years Only |
| 4SRM 680 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 | Every Summer |
| 4SRM 694 | Practicum | 1-9 (variable) | Upon Request |
| 3EPSY 674 | Measurement I: Educational Testing | 3 | Check with EPSY |
1 For first-year students in the Summers-Only Program
2 For second-year students in the Summers-Only Program
3 For both first- and second-year students in the Summers-Only Program
4 For both second- and third-year students in the Summers-Only Program
Please check the online course schedule to verify course offerings.
Tuition Assistance:
The Applied Statistics and Research Methods program may have a limited amount of money available to new Summers-Only MS students in the form of tuition grants. These grants would be in the amount of $500 and, if available, would be awarded on a first-come first-served basis to individuals who apply and are admitted to the MS degree program. To be eligible, you must formally apply for admission to the ASRM MS program (see below for information about receiving application materials) and send a letter (or e-mail) to the ASRM program indicating that you have applied for admission to the degree program and you would like to receive one of the tuition assistance grants.
Approximate Costs:
Tuition and fees are set by the University and are published in the UNC Catalog and are available from the Office of the Registrar. They currently run about $1700 per semester for in-state tuition, and from about $300-$700 for fees, depending on which fees you have to pay. (Students who are already covered by a health insurance policy do not need to pay the health insurance fee, which runs about $400). Housing is available on campus in a dorm for those who are interested. For the two month summer term (June and July), costs run around $700, including a meal plan.
Application Process:
You must obtain and complete an application for graduate study at UNC and return the completed form to the graduate school. You can apply on-line at www.unco.edu or to receive an application packet you may contact the graduate school directly (970-351-2831 or at: 2007 Carter Hall, Campus Box 135, UNC, Greeley, CO 80639), or you may call our office and ask that one be sent to you (970-351-2807 or 970-351-1669). Official transcripts of all previous work are required as are three letters of recommendation and a written statement regarding the relationship of the masters program to your professional goals. GRE scores are NOT required.