该集中领域的目标是使学生做好准备，以设计并进行有关教育和人类发展领域中个人和组织变革的重大应用研究。通过基于问题的教学法和动手学习，学生将准备成为与社区，大学和学校合作伙伴一起工作的协作应用研究人员。学生将学习高级定量，高级定性和混合方法研究技术。课程内容包括混合方法，高级统计，高级定性数据分析，系统分析，协作团队研究和实践经验。该计划的毕业生准备担任教职员工，学区和组织研究人员，数据分析师和评估协调员。
Join CU Denver's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Human Development concentration in Research and Evaluation Methods to become exceptionally data savvy and immediately apply your learning to your field. Students gain expertise in methods and advanced analysis techniques while participating in research, evaluation, and teaching experiences. The field of education needs experts in data use and research approaches to address critical problems in society. The PhD in Education and Human Development concentration in Research and Evaluation Methods prepares you to become exceptionally data savvy while collaborating with top faculty in the field. The goal of this concentration area is to prepare students to design and carry out significant applied research on individual and organizational change in the field of education and human development. Through problem-based pedagogy and hands-on learning, students will be prepared to be collaborative applied researchers who work with community, university, and school partners. Students will learn advanced quantitative, advanced qualitative, and mixed methods research techniques. Course content includes mixed methods, advanced statistics, advanced qualitative data analysis, systems analysis, collaborative team research, and practicum experiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as faculty members, school district and organizational researchers, data analysts, and assessment coordinators.<br>The PhD in Education and Human Development links an intensive research-based course of study with a content area specialization to prepare candidates to assume faculty positions in institutions of higher education or research-based organizations. Successful applicants are paired with a faculty mentor who supports the student to engage in research, development, service, and other professional activities.