Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods

Formed in 1987, QQPM offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with foci in educational measurement, applied statistics, and research methods. We have a deep commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body, and an excellent record of mentoring students through their programs with opportunities to work intensely with program faculty, to benefit from research and applied consultative experiences, and to participate in rich practicum experiences. QQPM is a multidisciplinary specialization that provides students with a wide range of skills related to research methodology, educational and psychological measurement, and applied statistics. The Faculty specialize in applied psychometrics, latent variable modeling, equating, multilevel modeling, and mixed methodology. We emphasize quantitative and mixed-method research approaches and its integration with the cognitive and developmental principles of educational psychology. The curriculum in QQPM is flexible enough to allow students to specialize their expertise while receiving a well balanced education.

Careers in QQPM

Graduates of QQPM work in a variety of professional settings, including school districts, private assessment and consulting firms such as Educational Testing Service and the Gallup Organization, and universities throughout the United States. QQPM graduates are aggressively recruited and we proudly boast a 100% employment record.

Deadlines

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods applications are considered twice a year:

  • January 15th (for starting the following Fall)
  • October 1st (for starting the following Spring) MA applicants only.
QQPM Director

Dr. Jim Bovaird
Educational Psychology
TEAC 209C 
jbovaird2@unl.edu
(402) 327-1429

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods Faculty

  1. Avatar for Wayne Babchuk

    Professor of Practice, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 241
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
    Email
    wbabchuk1@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for James Bovaird

    Director of NEAR Center; Professor, Program Director, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 209C
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
    Email
    jbovaird2@unl.edu
  3. Avatar for R.J. De Ayala

    Professor, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods, Program Director, Institutional Research

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 219
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
    Email
    rdeayala2@unl.edu
    Website
  4. Avatar for Matthew Fritz

    Associate Professor of Practice, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 31
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
    Email
    matt.fritz@unl.edu
  5. Avatar for Kurt Geisinger

    Director of Buros Center for Testing and W.C. Meierhenry Distinguished Professor, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 21G
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-3280 On-campus 2-3280
    Email
    kgeisinger2@unl.edu
  6. Avatar for  Jordan Wheeler

    Assistant Professor, Quantitative, Qualitative, & Psychometric Methods

    Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Work
    Address
    TEAC 238
    Lincoln NE 68588-0345
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
    Email
    jwheeler21@unl.edu