Employers and doctoral programs in education, psychology, social work, nursing, and sociology are seeking graduates trained in technical quantitative analysis. Federally funded and nonprofit agencies have set rigorous expectations in research methodology and data analysis for the studies they fund.
Students also benefit from multiple opportunities to engage in hands-on research. In addition to being asked to support the active research of our faculty, Boston College is also home to a number of internationally renowned research centers.
- TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center
- Center for Optimized Student Support
- Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy
- Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education
