Global Directory of Academic Programs in Evaluation

The program offers specialized training in the field of program evaluation theory and practice. The program builds upon the student's prior undergraduate and graduate education and focuses on developing skills outlined in the standards and guidelines of the American Evaluation Association and the Joint Committee on Standards in Educational Evaluation.

This program focuses on preparing students to collect, analyze, and use information to answer questions about projects, policies, and programs, with particular attention to program implementation, effectiveness, and efficiency in education and other institutional settings. The theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in our program evaluation program can be applied to a wide range of educational, social services, and business contexts. Graduates can serve as staff or consultant evaluators for assessment or accreditation bodies; support the effective, efficient management of not-for-profit institutions; evaluate government programs; and inform practice and policy decisions in any educational institution – K-12 or higher education – they may be working in.

The program provides an opportunity for graduate students and other professionals to gain a working understanding of: contemporary evaluation theory and practice; tools and techniques used in evaluation; standards of quality for professional evaluation practice; evaluation ethics; appropriate evaluation uses; and impact of evaluation on decision making. Students are immersed in diverse real-world learning experiences from the beginning of the certificate that meet their specific interest and needs. The certificate is designed to prepare professionals for evaluation positions in sectors such as business, nonprofit, and education.

The certificate is intended for currently admitted University of Tennessee doctoral students (or individuals who have already earned a doctoral degree) wishing to develop knowledge and skills in evaluation, statistics, and measurement.

Students who complete this program have an opportunity to gain competencies in the design and implementation of program evaluations in fields such as education, health care, human services, criminal justice, and economic development. The Certificate in Program Evaluation may be incorporated into graduate degree programs in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, or may be taken independently by non-degree seeking students. Students pursuing the certificate program are normally expected to have completed undergraduate courses in statistics and in research methods. Students lacking appropriate preparation may be asked to take needed courses prior to admission to the program.

This is a professional development course of study designed for professionals in fields that involve program evaluation, such as public administration, criminal justice and political science, as well as others.

This certificate is designed for graduate students who need training in the areas of research methods, measurement, statistics, and program evaluation to engage in educational and social science research.

The program is designed to prepare students to understand and work on evaluation teams and with evaluation-related activities. Students who complete the program will be able to work on evaluation teams and with evaluation-related activities in the workplace as well as in external evaluations.

The program is aimed at individuals in the private and public sectors who want to enhance their careers. It provides students with practical knowledge and diagnostic skills related to diversity in the workplace and society, which are in high demand in many occupational fields. The program gives students a competitive edge and prepares them for careers in various industries, including human resources, research and planning, banking, education, government, health care, insurance, marketing, and non-profit organizations.

The program's goal is to enhancing the abilities and knowledge of professionals in the field of evaluation and development management in Poland. The purpose is to improve the overall quality of the evaluation system by providing training and education to individuals who are responsible for ordering and overseeing evaluation research.