About the Psychometrics Program

What Is Psychometrics?

Psychometrics is the science of measuring knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and traits. Our program trains students to design, analyze, and validate tests and measurement tools that support research, education, healthcare, and workforce equity.

Why Morgan State?

• We are the only HBCU offering graduate-level training in psychometrics
• Faculty expertise in culturally responsive and equity-driven methods
• Supportive, diverse community of scholars
• Prestigious internship opportunities (ETS, AIR, Census Bureau)

Because scientific research serves as the primary method of advancing theories that explain how people learn, teach, and differ from one another, program faculty emphasize scholarship in its various forms. Through internships, research apprenticeships, and scholarly writing, students are trained to transfer the knowledge they gain in the classroom to applied settings. Students in the program are particularly equipped to be responsive to the needs of those within culturally diverse environments.

Degree & Certificate Options

Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychometrics

• Only 12 credits required
  
• Designed for current graduate students, professionals, and non-degree seekers
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Master’s in Psychometrics

• Streamlined Non-Thesis option
• Non-Thesis includes a capstone project
• Students can apply to the thesis option during their second semester
• 30 credits
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Ph.D. in Psychometrics

• 3 years of coursework + 1–2 years dissertation
• 36 credits required beyond the master’s program
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Funding Opportunities

Morgan State University’s Psychometrics Graduate Program offers several funding options to support students throughout their studies. These include graduate assistantships and university scholarships that provide both financial assistance and valuable professional experience in both teaching and research.

All students must apply for funding annually to be considered for available opportunities. Newly accepted students will receive a funding application along with their acceptance notification. Funding awards are contingent upon budgetary approval and are prioritized for doctoral students.

Questions or Ready to Learn More?

Email psychometrics@morgan.edu

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