PhD in Research Methods and Statistics

The social sciences and business fields have a growing need for professionals with strong skills in research design, statistics, qualitative and mixed methods, and program evaluation. The Research Methods and Statistics (RMS) PhD program provides the courses and experiences necessary to conduct and supervise effective social science research. The program is individually planned around students' backgrounds and career goals. Small seminars, independent projects and research practicum offer opportunities for an individualized and well-rounded program.

As a PhD student, you will gain cutting-edge research skills, a creative educational vision, social responsibility and sufficient experience in the application of your skills and knowledge to achieve mastery. Upon completion of your PhD, you will be prepared for positions that require consulting, research, developing measurement instruments, data-driven policy-making and teaching. Graduates with RMS degrees hold professional positions in testing and program evaluation companies, nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and state and service agencies, among others.

A master-level degree is required. Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

Masters degree: This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.