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EVALUATION STUDIES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Program Outcomes

• Develop the skills you need to evaluate programs, policies, processes or people.
• Gain a skill that will enhance your marketability for virtually any professional position.
• Students completing the certificate will obtain competencies deemed essential by the International
• Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction’s set of Evaluator Standards ©.
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Online Course Sequence

Benefits

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ONLINE COURSE SEQUENCE

Prerequisite: Completion of a bachelor's degree

Option A: Complete one or more courses for professional development or to acquire graduate credit towards UW-Stout's classroom-based Master’s in Applied Psychology program.

Option B: Complete all three courses and a practicum to receive a certificate in evaluation studies and receive credit towards UW-Stout's classroom based Master's in Applied Psychology program.

Option C: Complete one or more small modules to quickly obtain specific evaluation research skills, such as conducting a focus group or conducting basic data analysis. Complete all the modules tied to a particular course for course credit and credit towards UW-Stout's master's program. Complete all 45 modules and the practicum to receive the Evaluation Studies Certificate.

COURSES

During the practicum you will demonstrate your evaluation skills on a real-world project under the supervision of the Program Advisor.

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BENEFITS

• Eight-week intensive online courses
• Expert facilitation by veteran online instructors
• Small, highly interactive classes
• Professional quality projects for an e-portfolio to aid in job searches
• Career mentoring and job placement assistance
• Highly competitive tuition
• Credits may also apply toward the Master of Science in Applied Psychology graduate degree program
• Accreditation

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What can I do with this certificate?

The Certificate in Evaluation Studies is designed for new and experienced evaluators working in the following areas:

• Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Elementary, Secondary and Higher Education
• Institutional Research
• Human Services
• Human Resources, Training and Development
• Healthcare
• Organizational Consulting
• Business Analysis

What types of job opportunities are available if I complete this certificate?

This certificate provides students with skills suitable for performing evaluations in such positions as Assessment Coordinator, Data Analyst, Research Associate, Evaluation Specialist, Healthcare Analyst, Market Analyst, Institutional Researcher and many other positions in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The American Evaluation Association maintains a current listing of many of suitable openings in their Career Center.

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REGISTRATION

When can I start and how do I register online?

Register online now to reserve your spot. All courses are offered three times each year in the Spring, Summer and Fall terms.

Do I need to apply for admission to the university's graduate program?

No, you do not need to apply for graduate admission to the university unless you are beginning a Master's degree program at UW-Stout. We welcome non-degree seeking students.

When is the registration deadline?
Registration is available until each session is filled or two weeks before the course begins.

TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

How much will it cost?

Tuition is the same for Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students. Tuition for 2013 is $550 per graduate credit ($2,200 for each of the two four-credit courses; $6,600 for the entire certificate) for professional development. This is an extremely competitive price for a graduate-level Evaluation Studies Certificate. Some courses require textbooks not included in the tuition fee. (NOTE: Tuition for students enrolled in a master’s degree program at UW-Stout will be billed at the degree program credit hour rate.)
Payment options: e-check, check, money order, employer purchase order or credit card.

Is financial aid available?

You may qualify for financial aid if you are enrolled in the UW-Stout Master of Science in Applied Psychology degree program and taking a minimum of five (5) credits.