Evaluation, Graduate Certificate

Overview

The graduate certificate in evaluation in Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development equips you with the fundamental expertise needed to expertly collaborate with evaluation teams and manage critical evaluation-related activities in any organization. This certificate will teach you leading theories, explore evaluation design processes and acquire tangible skills through Experience-Driven Learning opportunities. This program is available in-person, online, and hybrid.

Taught by program faculty who are actively engaged in research, this 12 credit-hour certificate delivers a comprehensive study of the evaluation field. When you graduate from the evaluation graduate certificate program, you will have mastered the full spectrum of evaluation designs, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods. You'll also have developed the effective communication and reporting skills essential for real-world application in various professional settings.

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Meet Najat

Dr. Najat Elgeberi, a Fulbright Fellow and WMU alumna, advances community impact through program evaluation as an Assistant Professor at University of Nevada, Reno.

  • Flexibility: This program is available in-person, online, and hybrid.
  • Real world experience: 100% of graduates from the evaluation, measurement and research programs participated in experiential learning at WMU.
  • Career ready: 100% of graduates from the evaluation, measurement and research programs felt prepared for their profession

Through courses in this program, you will acquire a working knowledge of the critical elements of the field, including contemporary evaluation theory, practical tools and techniques, professional standards of quality and ethics, appropriate evaluation uses, and its vital impact on decision-making.

To learn about admission requirements, please visit the Graduate College's webpage.

Applications for the graduate certificate are accepted year-round.

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