Academic Programs Catalog

The Master of Arts degree in Program Evaluation prepares students for evaluation careers in diverse settings including government, education, social services, and evaluation consulting firms. It emphasizes professional development in history, theory, and standards of evaluation practice; evaluation methods; effective interpersonal and communication skills; and management of evaluation activities. Students will obtain direct practice experience under the supervision of program faculty.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and the College of Social Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.

Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Arts degree in Program Evaluation, applicants must have:

1. a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution.
2. an academic record equivalent to at least 3.00 (B) in undergraduate course work in their junior and senior year.
3. submitted three letters of recommendation and a personal statement about their academic and professional goals and experience.
4. submitted Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if they are an international student.

Admission to the program is selective and meeting the minimum standards does not guarantee admission. The applicant’s overall record is considered, including the student’s personal statement, recommendations, academic transcripts, and other documentation as required.

Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Program Evaluation

The Master of Arts degree in Program Evaluation is available only online and only under Plan B (non-thesis). A total of 37 credits are required for the degree.

1.	Students must complete 37 credits from the following courses:
	PSY	880	Foundations of Evaluation Practice				3
	PSY	881	Evaluation Design				3
	PSY	882	Evaluation Data Collection Methods				3
	PSY	883	Statistics for Evaluators I				3
	PSY	884	Qualitative and Mixed Method Evaluation Methods				3
	PSY	885	Communicating and Reporting				3
	PSY	886	Evaluation Practicum Preparation				1
	PSY	887	Statistics for Evaluators II				3
	PSY	888	Evaluation Management				3
	PSY	889	Evaluation Practicum				12
2.	Completion of a final oral examination or evaluation.