New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Evaluation studies track
in educational policy and administration
Masters (M.A.) program
Doctorate (Ph. D.) program
Program evaluation minor
Program evaluation certificate
The evaluation studies program offers a unique course
of study to those seeking to inform the decision-making process in a variety of
fields, including education, business, and the social services. Evaluation studies
students build upon a foundation of knowledge in evaluation theory and practice
supplemented with coursework in such areas as organizational development, education
systems, and conflict resolution. Our graduates leave with a portfolio filled with
the tools of the evaluation trade—qualitative and quantitative inquiry methods,
communication skills and computer database analysis experience—gleaned not only
from time in the classroom but also from internships and collaboration with evaluation
professionals in real-world settings.
Grow within a learning community:
The faculty of the evaluation studies program work with students to help each individual
meet his or her personal and professional goals. The students within the program
come from diverse backgrounds and get to know each other through a biweekly colloquium,
shared coursework, and social gatherings. Students regularly work together and draw
upon one another's knowledge to improve their own learning.
Study today what can be used on the job tomorrow:
Evaluation studies students take a range of qualitative and quantitative methods
courses. They become versed in such areas as survey design, statistical data analysis,
and qualitative inquiry. Most importantly, students apply new knowledge in real-world
settings through internships and assistantships.
Learn from outstanding evaluation scholars and professionals:
The evaluation studies faculty is comprised of outstanding
scholars from a range of disciplines. The program coordinator recently received
the American Evaluation Association's Myrdahl
Award for Evaluation Practice. Other faculty members and regular speakers have written
books on their area of expertise. Plus, the Minnesota
Evaluation Studies Institute, held each summer in the Twin Cities, features
workshops given by some of the best-known evaluators in the country.
Evaluation studies students
- Study at both the M.A. and Ph.D.
level
- Learn in small classes drawn from a diverse student body
- Collaborate with a community of practitioners and scholars
- Build a strong knowledge base in both quantitative and qualitative inquiry
skills
- Create positive change through assisting programs in development
- Undertake internships both locally and nationally
- Enjoy a one-on-one relationship with a faculty mentor
- Participate in institutes and workshops with nationally-known figures in
the evaluation field
Admission requirements
Faculty
Alumni and students
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