We believe that data tells the story of the human experience. In Loyola's Research Methodology Program, we look at numbers in context. Unlike in math or statistics, where a number is the final answer, we know that numbers tell a story. We challenge our students to use data to highlight the systematic and personal characteristics that contribute to social inequities and leverage the findings to devise ways to offset those inequities.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Research Methodology requires 30 credit hours. Students may also choose to write a master's thesis.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| RMTD 400 | Introduction to Research Methodology | 3 |
| RMTD 404 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| RMTD 420 | Educational Research I: Building a Body of Evidence With Qualitative Method 1 | 3 |
| RMTD 421 | Educational Research II: Building a Body of Evidence Quantitative Method | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Thesis Option
Students can choose to complete a thesis as part of their electives. Students completing a thesis can focus on the application of methods to a substantive area (higher education, social work, curriculum and instruction, etc.) or an investigation of methods.
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
