Global Directory of Academic Programs in Evaluation

Students in this program are prepared for working in a career requiring program evaluation methods and practice skills. The courses are taught by seasoned evaluators who work in diverse settings and bring real-world experience to the classroom. They are leaders in the field who serve on evaluation association boards, author books and articles on evaluation theory and practice, and/or facilitate trainings for evaluation audiences.

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This program prepares professionals for a career in program evaluation, providing both the theoretical knowledge and real-world experience to make our students successful. Graduate students will complete a two-semester supervised practical application course and work alongside evaluation practitioners in a professional evaluation setting to gain first-hand experience applying your learning from prior classes.

The program will provide a strong foundation in program design and implementation. As a student in this program, you will explore a variety of tools and techniques used to measure project progress and report outcomes to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders—including donors, funders, supervisors, or the population being served. You will design relevant and effective frameworks and learn the required methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting. Through lectures and exposure to case studies drawn from relevant organizations, you will gain the skills needed to be able to conduct a monitoring and evaluation program.

This is a multidisciplinary program of study whereby students and faculty examine educational problems from different traditions, including economics, political science, sociology, history and organizational studies. Additionally, students are required to take coursework in advanced research methods which allows them to develop strong data analysis skills and conduct rigorous policy research that advances knowledge and practice.

This program is designed to prepare professionals whom are broadly trained in both the theory and practice of qualitative and quantitative research, program evaluation, and assessment/measurement. Students learn to design, conduct, and evaluate educational research and evaluation studies; select and implement suitable qualitative and quantitative data analytic procedures; design and evaluate assessments and other instruments; and relate empirical findings to educational and social science policies and practices.

The program develops you as an expert in quantitative research design, educational statistics, and measurement. It is designed to prepare students for a career as an educational researcher, statistician or evaluator. Students will develop the skills necessary to conduct educational research and evaluation and to communicate findings to various audiences and stakeholders.

The program prepares students to become experts in research design and statistics, program evaluation, and applied measurement and testing. These skills are an essential component for careers in education, government or business settings. This applied program teaches students the critical skills needed for educational inquiry and quantitative techniques. Students in the program need strong analytical backgrounds, critical thinking, and communication and writing skills.

The program is intended to prepare graduates for more advanced study of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods and for roles in research organizations. Students have the flexibility to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the field of educational research and evaluation. This major is intended to allow students the flexibility necessary to develop programs that meet their individual needs and interests.

The program is intended to prepare graduates for faculty positions and for leadership roles in research organizations. Additionally, the degree is intended to allow students the flexibility necessary to develop programs that meet their individual needs and interests. Students are encouraged to develop their program of study in consultation with their advisor to include quantitative, qualitative, psychometrics, and evaluation. Students are required to identify four core areas for their programs, which will serve as areas for a comprehensive examination.