Master of Assessment and Evaluation (Stream 150B) Coursework

Course 666BC (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	150 credit points taken over 18 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Ros Hurworth

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	The Master of Assessment and Evaluation offers a specialist degree catering for the needs of those who want to take a leadership role in the field of assessment and evaluation in a range of settings. Such people are normally employed as policy and program planners, item writers, assessment data analysts, trainers, teachers, performance auditors, managers or consultants. The course aims to produce graduates who are able to manage assessment and evaluation programs at a high level, to make effective use of writing and research in assessment and evaluation, and to develop superior knowledge, understanding and skills in assessment design, development and application as well as evaluation theory and practice. It will encourage critical review of important issues in the conduct of evaluation and assessment, and program implementation. Stream 150B is coursework-classified
Objectives:	Students who have completed the Master of Assessment and Evaluation course should be able to: demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of assessment and evaluation theory and practice demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of assessment and evaluation programs; make effective use of the assessment and evaluation literature and research; demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to support colleagues regarding assessment and evaluation related professional situations.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students are required to undertake 150 points of coursework from the pool of subjects listed below. At least one subject must be from the list of combined assessment and evaluation subjects below. Students may select up to 37.5 points of coursework from offerings outside the above lists, with the written permission of the Program Co-ordinator/s. Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Program Co-ordinators in regard to subject selection in order to select the most appropriate subjects for their needs.
Subject Options:	Combined Assessment and Evaluation subjects (select one): Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90215 Test and Scale Development March, Semester 2 25 EDUC90176 Qualitative Methods Semester 2 25 EDUC90175 Quantitative Methods March 25 Assessment subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 476-662 Competency & Performance Assessment Not offered in 2010 25 EDUC90213 Item Response Modelling Semester 2 25 EDUC90205 Assessment & Reporting for Student Learn January 25 EDUC90174 Project in Assessment or Evaluation Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Evaluation subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90179 Program Evaluation: Forms & Approaches March 25 EDUC90178 Evaluating Large Scale Programs March 25 EDUC90177 Evaluation for Management & Development Semester 2 25 EDUC90174 Project in Assessment or Evaluation Semester 1, Semester 2 25
Entry Requirements:	An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Assessment and Evaluation, Stream 150B, if the applicant has: an appropriate undergraduate degree and an appropriate teaching qualification or an appropriate four-year teaching degree or an appropriate degree or graduate diploma in a social or human science and either a record of research and/or publication equivalent to year four in education or at least two years of documented relevant professional experience.
Core Participation Requirements:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes:	University graduate attributes are available at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html
Links to further information:	http://www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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