Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Master of arts in evaluation, measurement and research, master of arts.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- A professional resume or CV.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A written personal narrative describing your familiarity with EMR and how this has led you to apply.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- English language proficiency scores (for international applicants only).
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"The EMR program has been central to many of the opportunities I have had and the opportunities I am continually asked to be a part of...The EMR faculty are devoted to the success of each of their students and strive to assist each student in their own career goals." Alycia Sterenberg, 2022
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Program overview
This program is offered in-person, online, and hybrid.
The Master of Arts in Evaluation, Measurement and Research in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology at Western Michigan University is designed to prepare you for staff positions in evaluation, testing or research units in schools or non-school organizations. Programs can be completed fully online and the use of HyFlex classrooms allows online students to seamlessly participate in class meetings with students attending on campus.
Why the Master of Arts in Evaluation, Measurement and Research at Western Michigan University?
- The Evaluation, Measurement, and Research program at WMU is the oldest graduate program in evaluation in the world.
- The program has remained interdisciplinary over the years and serves students from all other colleges on campus.
- Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized and are passionate about their instruction and scholarly work.
- Students learn theory and methods of evaluation as well as key competencies and skills needed to design and lead evaluations.
- We believe that evaluators require a strong foundation in the social sciences, especially since evaluators spend most of their time collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative data. Our students become competent with measurement and the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Our graduate programs are applied and provide opportunities to participate in evaluations and grant-funded research.
- Our students gain the knowledge, methods, soft skills and key competencies needed to prepare them for successful careers in evaluation or in academia.
- Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of our many excellent study abroad programs .
- We are the only institution in the U.S. that includes an optional co-curricular designation known as the WMU Signature . Pathways include: Teaching & Student Success, Leadership, Health & Wellbeing, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice, and more!
- EMR 5400 Fundamentals of Evaluation, Measurement and Research
- EMR 5410 Introduction to Educational Measurement and Assessment
- EMR 6420 Evaluation I: Theory, Methods and Program Evaluation
- EMR 6430 Evaluation II: Evaluating Products, Personnel, and Policy
- EMR 6450 Data Analytics I: Designed Studies
- EMR 6480 Qualitative Research Methods
- EMR 6500 Survey Research
- EMR 6590 Contemporary Trends in Research
- *EMR 6790 Capstone Project
Total: 27 credits
In addition to the core MA courses listed above a minimum of 9 credits of electives are required and approved by the student’s advisor. Elective courses are approved by the student’s academic advisor and can be selected from EMR doctoral-level electives courses or from the university graduate curriculum. EMR offers the following electives:
- EMR 6560 Mixed Methods Research
- EMR 6680 Qualitative Research: Computer Assisted Data Analysis
- EMR 6710 Structural Equation Modeling
- EMR 6750 Applied Multivariate Statistics
- EMR 6770 Ethnographic Research Methods
- EMR 6850 Hierarchical Linear Modeling
- EMR 6970 Special Topics in EMR
*Capstone Project: During the Capstone experience the student will work with their advisor to create an artifact (or series of artifacts) that demonstrate their ability to apply the techniques mastered in their core courses. The Capstone Project requirements and specifics are worked out in consultation with the student’s advisor and should require no less than 120 hours of student work.
Application information
Applications for the Master of Arts in EMR are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Application requirements
- A professional resume or curriculum vita.
- These must be obtained from three different individuals in a position to address the applicant’s ability to successfully complete master level work.
- Applicants must request such recommendations from within the online system. The recommenders will respond via the online system as well.
- Please be aware that references will only be sent an electronic request with an online link for the reference AFTER a student has submitted their application. Therefore, do not wait until the last day to submit your application. It is a good idea to forewarn your references that a request for an electronic reference is forthcoming and needs to be submitted by the admissions deadline.
- Applicants must clearly describe their professional goals and how this m program fits with those goals.
- This narrative should be no more than four double-spaced pages and will be considered as a writing sample.
- Applicants must submit an official transcript from the institution from which you received your Bachelor’s degree, as well as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at Western Michigan University.
- English language proficiency scores (for international applicants only).
- As required by WMU, international applicants must provide proof of English competency, unless they have successfully completed either four years of upper secondary school or one year of full-time tertiary (university-level) education within specific countries ( view the list of such countries ).
- English proficiency scores may be reported within the online application system and official scores must be uploaded within the online by the application deadline to which you are applying.
- Desired minimum English language proficiency scores for this M.A. include: 7.0 on IELTS; 233 on TOEFL (CBT), 577 on TOEFL (PBT), or a 90 on TOEFL (iBt), with the following minimum sub-scores on the TOEFL (iBT): 22 in reading, 20 in listening, 24 in speaking, and 24 in writing. Students not meeting these desired minimums may still apply for the program; however, lower scores will be a factor in the admissions decision and discussed within your Personal Narrative.
- Students not meeting these minimum desired scores may apply after having met the requirements for advanced-level students within WMU’s Center for English Language and Culture for International Students program (to be considered, students must pass all advanced-level classes with a final grade of “B” or better in each class). No conditional admissions are granted for potential applicants who are enrolled in but have not yet successfully completed the CELCIS program.
- Copies of article reprints, white papers, evaluation reports, etc., or other artifacts that represent your scholarship if available.
Cost & Funding
- Tuition and fees
- Cost of attendance
- Scholarships
- Assistantships
- Employer-paid tuition
Helpful links
- College of Education and Human Development
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Doctorate in Organization Development and Change (DODC)
Organization Development and Change
The Doctorate in Organization Development and Change (DODC) at Bowling Green State University is an elite AACSB-accredited program for enterprising professionals aspiring to become scholar-practitioners who make lasting impacts in their organizations and communities.
This three-year degree is versatile, collaborative and flexible. It opens the door to high-level leadership, consulting and teaching opportunities. Experienced professionals who enroll in the BGSU doctoral program come from a variety of roles and industries. They are empowered with the tools and insight to transform organizations, revitalize communities and develop human potential.
Those exploring a doctorate in organizational leadership or even a doctorate in business administration (DBA) discover that the DODC program at BGSU checks all the boxes while going well beyond the conventional education experience. It’s designed as an experiential, life-changing program for seasoned practitioners to add scholarly academic skills to their practice.
Whether you're an executive, consultant, or educator in fields such as organization development, change management, industrial-organizational psychology, human resource management, talent development or higher education, the DODC program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to excel and make profound positive differences.
Admission Information
Additional Resources
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- Course descriptions
- Program schedule
- Program fees
- DODC faculty
Program highlights
- AACSB accreditation. BGSU is among just 20% of graduate business programs worldwide adhering to the rigorous standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This translates to a globally-recognized, high-quality education. Our graduates have a competitive edge for bigger salaries and better career opportunities.
- Flexible and engaging class design. Achieve work-life balance with hybrid courses (primarily online) and one weekend residency per class. Small class sizes allow for highly engaging applied learning experiences that leverage everyone’s knowledge. Supportive faculty provide personalized career coaching and support. program in the country. Choose from sites at more than 800 U.S. agencies. Make contacts that lead to future jobs.
- Accelerated executive format. Our program is ideal for busy working professionals in virtually all fields. It is designed to be completed in three years with two classes per semester, including summer. Each new cohort starts in August, but you can begin any semester upon acceptance.
- Scholar-practitioner model. We offer a cohort-based learning that combines evidence-based theory with best practices.
- International experience. A unique study abroad symposium advances cross-cultural competencies and connects topics to international perspectives.
- Interdisciplinary and interprofessional. The DODC program is open to students worldwide with diverse experiences, professions and goals.
- Lifelong leadership connections. This is more than professional networking. It’s a robust learning community, cultivated through in-depth discussions, collaborative projects and weekend residencies.
- Competitive fee structure. The BGSU DODC program offers high ROI as one of the most affordable doctoral programs in leadership.
- National reputation. BGSU business graduate programs have been on The Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools for 10+ consecutive years.
BGSU was the first university in the U.S. to offer graduate-level courses in organization development and change and the first to offer a master's in organization development .
Career opportunities
Renew your passion, purpose and professional joy by becoming a thought leader in your field, capable of creating innovative, scalable solutions to longstanding challenges.
We teach proven methodology and change management frameworks for practical application to real-world scenarios. The organization development and change doctorate teaches students to carve strategic paths toward greater resilience, reach, efficiency, inclusion and innovation.
DODC graduates can:
- Rise up the ranks to “C-Suite” level
- Lead organizational strategy
- Shape academic discourse
- Facilitate corporate collaboration
- Innovate strategic solutions
- Consult at the highest levels
- Maximize the impact of community initiatives
- Help other people reach their highest potential
- Teach the next generation
Organizational development and change skills are in great demand in all sectors and organization sizes – corporate and private, NGO/nonprofits, government and academia. Core competencies in this field can influence how effectively organizations are run, how quickly goals are achieved, and how much it costs to do both.
Our students publish in reputable publications and present at leading conferences, often landing keynote speaking opportunities while in the program. Having a doctorate in organizational leadership is an asset to employers. It can be leveraged for promotions and exciting new opportunities.
Career paths
- Change manager
- Chief executive officer
- College president, dean, department chair
- Director of organization development and change
- Executive coach, leadership coach, life coach
- Healthcare administrator
- Human capital officer/HR lead
- Program/project manager
- Keynote speaker
- Learning officer
- Management consultant
- Nonprofit executive director
- Organizational effectiveness lead
- People officer
- Professor, lecturer
- Strategy officer
- Superintendent
- Talent development lead
- Training and development director
- Transformation officer
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93% graduation rate of first BGSU DODC cohort, compared to the national average of 31-51% for most doctoral degrees.
The majority of students complete their dissertation in under 4 years , compared to the national average of 6.7 years.
The overarching goal of organization development and change is advancing the health and well-being of people, organizations and society. The BGSU DODC curriculum prepares students to do just that in high-level leadership careers.
Courses teach evidence-based approaches to facilitate collaborative change and innovation, smart decision-making, talent development and action research.
The program consists of:
- 18 credit hours of core courses
- 15 credit hours of research
- 3 credit hours of customized international study experience
- 3 preliminary exam credit hours
- 16 credit hours for your dissertation
Required courses
Sample courses
- Introduction to the Field and Profession of OD&C
- Transformational Change in Complex Systems
- Managerial Judgment and Decision Making in Changing Environments
- Collaborative Change and Innovation
- Coaching and Developing Talent in Transition
- Use of Self as an Agent of Change
- The Science of Organization Development and Change
- International Symposia Experience
Dissertation
The culminating experience of the DODC program is an evidence-based dissertation that examines compelling challenges and opportunities within each student’s professional interest.
From the start, students are constantly examining lessons through the lens of their own practice area. This creates a structured experience that helps continuously build toward their dissertation.
The third-year dissertation support program at BGSU ensures students receive ample support.
- Dissertation research and writing courses with 1:1 coaching throughout the process
- Close collaboration with the dissertation chair and committee to ensure compelling, robust, meaningful dissertations.
Results are evaluated and prepared for public dissemination. They contribute to practical solutions within the student’s profession and bolster their authority as a thought leader.
Existing completed dissertations
Doctorate in Organization Development and Change at BGSU: Preparing leaders and change agents
The DODC support staff and faculty are incredible. Coming here to BGSU, everyone has been incredibly supportive and they feel like family.
Cortney Smalley ’24
Recruiter, Federal Bureau of Investigation
The residency experiences are transformational and enable students to refine their leadership and collaborative approach to managing and developing teams regardless of years of experience.
Frank Fulco ’26
CEO, America’s Beauty Show
Students should choose BGSU if they are committed and want to make a difference as a thought leader. They should choose it if they are committed to a cause worthy of their life.
Steve Cady, Ph.D.
Graduate faculty, director of the DODC program
The Doctorate in Organization Development and Change (DODC) program is part of the BGSU Graduate College and BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business .
Accreditation | Professional Licensure
Accreditation
The Schmidthorst College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and is in good standing.
More information on accreditation .
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