The program evaluation certificate program offers intensive study of applied methods of evaluating programs and services in school, health, government, nonprofit agencies, and market research settings. This interdisciplinary program surveys program evaluation techniques and processes, and examines the social and political contexts of the studies. The program allows working professionals from a variety of disciplines to formalize their training in program evaluation by earning a certificate in this area. Demand for trained professionals in program evaluation has increased steadily to meet the reporting needs of funding agencies, policy makers, and program managers in the public and private sectors. Graduates of evaluation studies programs have found employment in county government, social service agencies, state departments, and research consulting firms and businesses.
Intake: Fall and Spring
Expected January 2025
College of Education and Human Development
104 Burton Hall,
178 Pillsbury Dr. S.E,
MINNEAPOLIS,
Minnesota,
55455, United States
Expected June 2025
College of Education and Human Development
104 Burton Hall,
178 Pillsbury Dr. S.E,
MINNEAPOLIS,
Minnesota,
55455, United States
A completed graduate-level degree, master of education (MEd) or master of arts (MA), in an appropriate content area, including education, social work, public health, or public policy.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.