Program Availability
The online Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Why Earn an Online Evaluation and Assessment Certificate at Indiana State?
Our 100% online Evaluation and Assessment Certificate is ideal for individuals seeking specialized knowledge in evaluation and assessment, including K-12 teachers and administrators as well as professionals working in mental health and other professional settings.
Benefit from a Program Designed for Working Professionals
The Evaluation and Assessment Certificate is a 14-credit graduate program that can be completed in 12 months. You also have the option of extending the program if work or family obligations require a less aggressive schedule.
As a student in the program, you will learn to apply principles of evaluation and assessment; identify and utilize research methods; analyze data to inform decision-making; and design and conduct program evaluations.
You will complete all of your coursework online. Campus visits are not required.
Note: This certificate program is well-suited for students enrolled in the University’s doctoral programs in Higher Education Leadership, School Administration, School Psychology, and Psychology.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
As a student in our Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate program, you will benefit from faculty who are exceptional practitioners and applied researchers with diverse professional backgrounds and interests. Their commitment to excellence is evident throughout their teaching, service, and research activities. Their work often emphasizes collaboration with students and community engagement.
Our support staff excels at promoting the mission of the department and working closely with students and faculty. Most importantly, our graduate students are bright, dedicated, and emergent practitioners and scholars in their own right. Their work greatly enriches our department, university, and surrounding communities.
What You’ll Learn in the Online Evaluation and Assessment Program
Our online Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate includes 14 credits, including coursework in program evaluation, assessment, statistical methods, data-based decision-making, and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Career Possibilities for Evaluation and Assessment Graduates
The demand for individuals skilled in program evaluation, data analysis, and assessment methods has been increasing across various sectors including education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and corporate settings.
Career opportunities include professional positions in state and federal agencies, non-profits, educational institutions, health care, and independent consulting.
Admission Requirements and Application Instructions
The online Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate program supports a rolling curriculum, allowing students to begin the program in any semester. For assistance with the application process, or to determine if materials have been received by the program, please contact Annie Liner.
Admission Requirements and Information
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in the applicant’s major field of study. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 may be provisionally admitted based on the strength of other submitted application materials.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required for this program.
Application should include a current curriculum vitae/resume and a one-page written letter of introduction describing the applicant’s interest in the certificate and intended use of the skills acquired.
Application should include contact information (name, phone number, and email address) for one reference who knows the applicant in an academic and/or professional capacity. Important: Explain to your reference that they will receive an email from Indiana State University requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation. Please ensure that your reference expects to receive this request. It will be sent to your reference immediately upon completing the application.
Application Instructions
Complete Indiana State University’s online application for graduate admission at apply.indstate.edu/apply/.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@indstate.edu.
Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
A current resume or curriculum vitae. A one-page written letter of introduction that describes the applicant’s interest in the certificate and intended use of the skills acquired. Contact information (name, phone number, and email address) for one reference who knows the applicant in an academic and/or professional capacity.
Important: Explain to your reference that they will receive an email from Indiana State University requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation. Please ensure that your reference expects to receive this request. It will be sent to your reference immediately upon completing the application.
International applicants submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or provide equivalent evidence of language proficiency. Submit scores to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. For important information, see Instructions for International Students.
Next Steps
Select applicants will be invited for an individual admissions interview. Once admitted, students receive notification from the University as well as their University ID number needed to activate their University Username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important University services, including e-mail and University announcements.
