Institutional Research and Policy Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
Data Analysis, Data Driven Decision Making, Education Policy, Policy, institution analysis, statistics, teachers college
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Students interested in attaining a degree or certificate within education are encouraged to explore the wide range of degree options offered by MLFC.
Improve educational policy by developing your research and applied data analysis skills. In this certificate program, you'll learn how to use data to inform important changes in educational settings.
The graduate certificate in institutional research and policy analysis provides you with the training needed to critically assess education programs and policies, and engage in data-driven decision-making. You analyze data from applied settings, including your own schools or organizations.
You glean insights from data that help you make effective decisions in classrooms, schools, districts and other organizations; present reliable and pertinent data to your colleagues and administrators; and develop analyses that can help you identify instructional changes aimed at improving student achievement.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.
15 credit hours
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
EPA 532 Becoming an Informed Consumer of Educational Research (3)
EPA 555 Translating Research for Educational Change (3)
EPA 556 Data Analysis for Education Decision Makers (3)
EPA 559 Systematic Inquiry for Problem Solving (3)
EPA 565 Critical Topics in Education Policy (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa need to apply to and be accepted to a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for this certificate program.
The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.
GRE scores are not required for admission.
Graduates have skills in assessing education programs and policies, synthesizing research literature and conducting applied research. They are prepared to expand or pursue careers that involve the use and interpretation of data. Possible career opportunities include:
- curriculum leader
- policy analyst
- program and project manager
- research and data analyst
- teacher administrator
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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ED 118
GraduateEducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
