Introduction

Evaluation specialists are in high demand! The Program Evaluation certificate provides both the theoretical knowledge and real-world experience to make our students well rounded, career-ready evaluators.

In this four-course series, students learn leading theories of program evaluation, explore evaluation design processes, and gain practical experience by developing and conducting at least one evaluation for a client. Students learn to collaborate with stakeholders to design meaningful evaluations, develop strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, examine ethical considerations in evaluation, and construct reports to target multiple program users. Examples and experiences provided are varied within P-12 school settings, non-profit and community settings, large scale policies, and culturally responsive evaluation.

Delivery Method

• This certificate is available fully online and in a hybrid format.

Program Requirements

Certificate Structure

The certificate consists of four courses, totaling 12 credit hours, and may be earned in one year. Courses may be taken as part of the certificate as well as used toward the Master of Arts in Research and Evaluation Methods.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
RSEM 7080	Methods of Qualitative Inquiry	3
RSEM 7110	Intermediate Statistics	3
Select two of the following:		6
RSEM 7500	Special Topics: Research and Evaluation Methods
RSEM 7210	Program Evaluation in Schools
RSEM 5840	Independent Study: RSEM
or RSEM 7840	Independent Study: RSEM
Total Hours		12