Program evaluation helps people discern which programs and policies are successful in improving society and which are not, and what we can do to make programs and policies work better.
Program evaluation is the systematic investigation of the quality of social programs of all kinds and all sizes, including:
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.
Additional information about the requirements may be found in the Academic Programs Catalog on the Office of the Registrar website.
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With an M.A. in program evaluation, you could work in any number of settings, including: