Evaluation studies overview
Study and apply evaluation methods, theory, and practice to inform the decision-making process for all kinds of organizations in a variety of fields. We help institutions all over the world achieve their missions by assessing their impact, improving their performance, designing innovative programs, and informing the creation of new policies and procedures. We value inclusive, culturally-responsive, and diverse evaluation perspectives. We share our most advanced practices and theories in order to support more effective and innovative organizations. And, we tell stories, glean data-informed insights, illuminate potential solutions, and creatively overcome roadblocks for the common good.
The field of evaluation is growing steadily in influence and demand. Businesses, government agencies, and public programs looking to be more adaptive, efficient, and effective have turned to trained evaluators to analyze and assess their efforts. For example, the American Evaluation Association more than doubled their membership in the last 15 years, and there is an ever-increasing number of international professional associations devoted to the science of evaluation.
Programs
Program evaluation graduate minor
An area of inquiry that uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to address questions of concern to policy makers, administrators, managers, and, in some cases, program participants.
Program evaluation certificate
Our certificate in program evaluation prepares you to lead program evaluation efforts. You will learn applied methods, techniques, and processes, and how evaluation fits into larger economic, social, and political contexts.
Evaluation studies MA
You will be able to provide specialized knowledge and skills to all kinds of professional settings, including education, governance, health care, industry, non-profits, and NGOs.
Evaluation studies PhD
This track program equips you with the knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness needed to be a professional evaluator, evaluation researcher, or educator in a variety of settings.
