University of Pennsylvania   Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Education Policy Research, Evaluation and Measurement (PREM) 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216 US   Phone: 1-215-898-2444   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Phil.Ed.-Policy, Research, Evaluation, and Measurement Doctoral Ph.D.-Policy, Research, Evaluation, and Measurement On Campus   The PREM Program combines the study of research design statistical methods, measurement and assessment, data management and research technology, and program evaluation in psychology and education with a research focus on major contemporary policy issues. The programs are designed to prepare students for research and academic careers in psychology, education, and related human services fields. Graduates are expected to be able to contribute significantly to human welfare through the empirical evaluation and development of more effective programs, practices, and policy addressing a wide variety of human needs. In addition to developing expertise in advanced methods of policy research, students select and study an active field of policy development and evaluation such as school restructuring, bilingual education, dropout prevention, child abuse, or others. The curriculum is tailored to the student's particular interests and background, and integrates research methods with policy content. Research experience is an integral part of the curriculum.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 7037  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2575  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1080  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32182  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website