Program Evaluation (Graduate Certificate)
Master purposeful evaluation through evidence-based, quantitative approaches that transform raw data into sound decisions. This graduate certificate builds the analytical skills you need to measure what truly works and prove your impact.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Program Evaluation graduate certificate description
Professionals in the government, nonprofit and private sectors are increasingly required to demonstrate effectiveness of programs and activities. This graduate certificate program in program evaluation provides you with a solid grounding in the applied and conceptual tools for conducting evaluation research and implementing assessments.
Why earn a program evaluation graduate certificate at ASU?
Housed in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, this graduate certificate roots its quantitative and data science coursework, including R programming, in real applied settings, from government agencies and educational institutions to health care facilities and nonprofits. You can complete it entirely online, with multiple enrollment sessions offered throughout the year.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
15 credit hours
Required Core (15 credit hours)
PAF 510 Foundations of Program Evaluation I: Multiple Regression (3)
PAF 511 Foundations of Program Evaluation II: Research Design (3)
PAF 512 Foundations of Program Evaluation III: Advanced Regression Tools (3)
PAF 513 Foundations of Data Science I: Introduction to Data Programming in R (3)
PAF 541 Program Evaluation (3)
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in criminology and criminal justice, social work, public service, nonprofit management, parks and recreation management, tourism management, business, education, family studies, public health, education, psychology or a related social and applied sciences 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: Additional Application Information International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program prior to 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 admission to this certificate program. Admission examinations are not required for this program.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
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.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this program evaluation graduate certificate prepares you for
Program evaluation is valued in many fields and industries. These include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, government programs and more. Once students deepen their program evaluation capacity, options for employment are diverse. Career titles with program evaluation as a central component of their role include:
- city government program manager
- compliance officer
- education curriculum or program specialist
- evaluation specialist in a public or nonprofit organization
- foundation officer
- government grant manager
- health care administrator
- monitoring and evaluation analyst
- nonprofit manager or executive director
- research analyst
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
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Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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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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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
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.
