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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:
Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

Effective leaders never stop improving. The focus of this certificate is on fostering a culture of continuous development and iteration. In this program, educators will engage in hands-on applied experiences and utilize processes for rigorous research, assessment, and evaluation of complex organizational systems in an effort to effect positive change. 

Certificate Courses

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Quarter Course Credits
Quarter 1

EDPD 8020 - A New Vision of Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

 5 credits
Quarter 2

EDPD 8021 - Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors

 5 credits
Quarter 3

EDPD 8023 - Evaluating and Improving Programs, Organizations, and Systems

 5 credits
Quarter 4

EDPD 8024 - Dynamics of Communication for Impact and Results

 5 credits