Program Overview

Program Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation in Education provides specialized study in the theory and practice of program evaluation. The program will build on the content area knowledge base of the individual's bachelors and masters degree. The focus of the Program Evaluation in Education Certificate will be on the skills delineated in the standards and guidelines of the American Evaluation Association and the Joint Committee on Standards in Educational Evaluation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be admitted to Graduate School and must submit all transcripts. A GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.

Certificate Information

• Certificate Requirements
  • The program is an 18-hour, online/campus-based program providing expertise in program development and evaluation.
• Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the state authorizations to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
• Deadlines to Apply:
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: May 1

Accreditation

College of Education programs are accredited by:

• CACREP, Counseling
• NASP, School Psychology
• AAQEP Teacher Education