Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation is designed to deepen students' evaluation capacity and strengthen their analytical skills. This program develops expertise in impact evaluation through evidence-based quantitative approaches, which are in high demand across various industries to demonstrate the effectiveness of an organization's programs.

Program Details

• The program consists of 5 courses, each lasting 7.5 weeks, totaling 15 credit hours.
• The cost per credit hour for this program is $619, with an additional mandatory Student Initiated Fee that varies based on the number of credit hours taken.
• The program offers statistical training in causal analysis, econometric techniques, and research design, serving as the foundations of evidence-based management and program evaluation.

Courses

• Foundations of Data Science I: Introduction to Data Programming
• Foundations of Program Evaluation I: Multiple Regression
• Foundations of Program Evaluation II: Research Design
• Foundations of Program Evaluation III: Advanced Regression Tools
• Program Evaluation

Career Opportunities

Program evaluation skills are required in various jobs across fields such as educational institutions, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Specific career examples include:

• City government program manager
• Compliance officer
• County health officer
• Director of evaluation
• Economic development
• Education curriculum or program specialist
• Evaluation specialist in a public or nonprofit organization
• Foundation officer
• Government grant manager

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's program or in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts
  • Written statement of career and educational goals
• Eligibility: Applicants who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply.
• Additional admission information: An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.

Faculty and Accreditation

• The program is offered by the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, which is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research, and service.
• The faculty includes professionals with notable achievements, such as Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

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