Program Overview

Program Evaluation, Master of Arts

Overview

The Master of Arts in Program Evaluation is designed to prepare students for careers in program evaluation, providing them with the practical skills and real-world experience needed for success. The program emphasizes professional development in key areas of evaluation practice, including contemporary models and standards of professional evaluation practice, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method design and analysis, leading-edge communication and reporting strategies, and evaluation contracting and project management.

Program Details

• Course Delivery: Online
• Total Credits: 37
• Credit Hour: $904
• Minimum Duration: 16 months

Program Outcomes

The MA in Program Evaluation will provide students with the practical skills and real-world experience needed for a successful evaluation career. As part of the coursework, students will complete a practicum sequence that provides the opportunity to further develop their evaluation skills by immersion in a real-world setting.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this online Master's program possess the skills to develop evaluation proposals and contracts, design rigorous and culturally competent evaluations, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative evaluation data, communicate findings to diverse audiences, and work successfully with stakeholders throughout the process of conducting an evaluation.

Course Information

Core Courses

• PSY 880 - Foundations of Evaluation Practice (3 Credits)
• PSY 881 - Evaluation Design (3 Credits)
• PSY 882 - Evaluation Data Collection Methods (3 Credits)
• PSY 883 - Statistics for Evaluators I (3 Credits)
• PSY 884 - Qualitative and Mixed Method Evaluation (3 Credits)
• PSY 885 - Communicating and Reporting (3 Credits)
• PSY 886 - Evaluation Practicum Preparation (1 Credit)
• PSY 887 - Statistics for Evaluators II (3 Credits)
• PSY 888 - Evaluation Management (3 Credits)
• PSY 889 - Evaluation Practicum (12 Credits)

Admissions and Requirements

To be accepted to this program, students must have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Taken the TOEFL (if English is not their native language).
• A written personal statement addressing their interest in program evaluation, related work experience, and career goals.
• 3 letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts.
• Official transcripts from all previous schools.

Tuition & Fees

• In-State Tuition: $904 per credit
• Out-of-State Tuition: $904 per credit
• Flat Fees: $1050 (estimated) for books and materials

The MSU Value Promise

Michigan State University ensures a return on investment, providing a high-quality education with life-changing opportunities. The university is committed to diversity, inclusivity, and student success, fostering a community that advances the common good with uncommon will.