General Information

An En-Route Master's degree is one that is earned by doctoral (Ph.D.) students at the same time that they are working on their doctoral degree. The Quantitative Methods (QM) en-route Master's program requires an application (see Application section below). Admitted students remain in their home/primary department and continue there as planned, with the added step of meeting with the QM Area Chair before course registration each semester for course advising.

Application

The Quantitative Methods En-Route Master's is available for current University of Texas at Austin Ph.D. students only. An application is required for all students not currently in the QM Ph.D. program. Applications are typically reviewed within 2-4 weeks of submission. Decisions will be sent via email to the email address used for the application.

Required Materials for Application:

Statement of Purpose: Typically 2 to 3 pages, single-spaced. The statement should address past experiences, including research experience, why the applicant is applying to the program, and what their future goals are. The statement should also exemplify evidence of a good fit between the interests and experiences of the applicant and those of the program.
CV or Resume

Required Courses

Below is an unofficial list of courses required for the Master's, as course requirements may vary slightly between years depending on course availability. Once admitted, students receive a Degree Plan (aka Program of Work) listing the required coursework for the degree.

QM En-Route Courses (35 credit hours)

QM En-Route Courses (35 credit hours)

Fundamental Statistics
Statistical Analysis for Experimental Data
Psychometric Theory & Methods
Correlation & Regression Methods
Research Design & Methods for PSY & ED
Data Exploration and Visualization in R

2 out-of-area courses approved by QM Area Chair

3 courses from the following:

Survey of Multivariate Methods
Structural Equation Modeling
Hierarchical Linear Modeling
Applied Bayesian Analysis
Analysis of Categorical Data
Missing Data Analysis
Machine Learning for Applied Research
Item Response Theory
Test and Scale Construction
Computer Adaptive Testing
Applied Psychometrics
Advanced Psychometric Research
Meta-Analysis
Causal Inference
Advanced Item Response Theory
Advanced Statistical Modeling
Statistical Modeling & Simulation in R

After Admission

Course Planning & Advising

Note: Your EDP faculty advisor during your EDP program will be the Quantitative Methods Area Chair.

As soon as possible after admission, submit any Course Waiver requests. Note: the QM Master’s program has a 1-course waiver limit due to Graduate School credit hour requirements.
Before the advising period for each semester, update your EDP Degree Plan as it is helpful for determining which courses to take.
After reviewing the UT Course Schedule, submit an EDP Advising Form. It will route to the QM Area Chair for approval.
You'll get an email stating whether your Advising Form was approved or denied. Hang on to your approval email as it is a handy reference for registration. If you need to make any changes, submit a new EDP Advising Form.
Your approved EDP Advising Form holds a seat in the EDP classes on the form, so you should be able to enroll in those once registration opens. If you have any issues doing so, contact EDP@austin.utexas.edu

Finishing the Master's

Before or at the start of the semester in which you will be finishing the QM Master's coursework, email EDP@austin.utexas.edu to let us know. We'll then work with you to submit the paperwork needed for you to earn the degree:

A Change of Major form: this form temporarily switches you into the QM Master's major code for the semester you're graduating, so that the Graduate School can certify and post the degree. We'll submit a second form to switch you back into your usual PhD major code at the start of the following semester.
Graduation Application: after your Change of Major to the QM En-Route is processed at the start of the semester, you'll need to apply to graduate online via the Graduate School. Note: we recommend doing this near the start of the semester in which you're graduating, to ensure adequate time for approvals.

Diploma Info: before the end of the semester in which you're graduating, verify your mailing information with Diploma Services: https://onestop.utexas.edu/student-records/degrees-and-diplomas/

Commencement Info: Once your graduation is confirmed, you should also receive an invitation (usually in March/April) from the College of Education to attend the May commencement ceremony for the Master's degree.