Help guide those who fund, design and implement all types of programs as part of this rapidly growing field
The field of Program Evaluation has grown dramatically in the United States and around the globe in recent years.
Career opportunities can be found in state and federal agencies, non-profits, educational institutions, health care, charitable and human service programs, recreational programs, or independent consulting.
Using many different tools and skills across the spectrum of research and evaluation traditions, professional program evaluators work systematically to investigate the quality of programs of all types and sizes and gain a deep understanding of them. They help improve the quality and value of programs by communicating their findings to those who fund, design and implement programs, and who need information in order to spend their investments wisely.
The Certificate in Program Evaluation (PE) meets the needs of academics and professionals looking to gain knowledge and skills in the practice of program evaluation and provides real-world experience under the direction of seasoned professionals.
The program consists of four courses in Educational Psychology including a capstone project. All courses are available online to maximize flexibility for working professionals.
Students in the Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate program develop an individualized plan of study with their faculty advisor and gain real-world experience in performing evaluations.
Students learn how to conduct program evaluations in both a group setting and as a sole evaluator. They gain an understanding of the criteria, standards, and indicators used in evaluation and research and learn to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and appeal of program evaluations. They also design studies and develop tools utilizing modern research methods and current instruments, as well as developing writing skills to be used in evaluation studies and reports.