Education Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Literacy
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    Education Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Literacy

    George Mason University
    George Mason University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Fairfax
    University Rank:#1034
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 927 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Education Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Literacy

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    Available Concentrations

    Concentration in Data Literacy

    The Data Literacy 12-credit online certificate concentration prepares teachers, building-level and district-level leaders to create, analyze and interpret a variety of student performance assessments in order to improve instruction and student learning. The four carefully-sequenced courses for the certificate focus on developing meaningful teacher-created and classroom-based student assessments, interpreting both informal and formal assessment data, and using those data in making curricular decisions. Practicing teachers and other school leaders have the opportunity to apply assessment and decision-making skills to their own classrooms or schools. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the Educational Psychology, MS.

    Concentration in Program Evaluation

    The Program Evaluation 16-credit graduate certificate concentration prepares individuals seeking evaluation positions in educational organizations, government, and non-government agencies. Grounded in evaluation theory and practice, the program of study includes coursework in qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation methodologies that culminates in an internship. Students will acquire a skill set to engage in program evaluation and an appreciation for the distinct nature of evaluation work. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the Educational Psychology, MS or the PhD in Education based on faculty approval.

    Disciplines

    College of Education and Human Development

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    International students interested in pursuing graduate study must meet the following requirements:

    • Completed online application for graduate study and application fee
    • An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center. Note: Due to admissions deadlines, graduate students are sometimes admitted before conferral of a bachelor’s degree. Students who are awaiting conferral of the degree will be permitted to register for their first semester. However, continuance in any graduate program requires an official transcript which verifies conferral of a bachelor’s degree.
    • Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center from all universities attended.
    • All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. For suggested NACES evaluation services, please reference the International Transfer Requirements section above. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. The Office of Admissions has final authority on all evaluations. Evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.
    • Verification of English language proficiency. Please see English language requirements page.
    • Official GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or MAT or other official test scores, as required by your program sent directly to Mason from the testing agency
    • Other supplemental materials specified by your academic program such as essays, departmental forms, portfolios, or interviews

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 67
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 88

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    Your complete application package will require supplemental forms and documents to go along with your application. Examples might include your high school transcript, letters of recommendation, transcripts from universities/colleges attended, visa status, results of standardized tests, essays, resume, activity lists, etc. Materials that you supply can be prepared before you apply. For the Common Application, these items can be uploaded into your application. For Mason’s Exclusive Online Application for Admission, these items can be sent electronically or mailed as directed when you apply. The rest of your documents can be provided after you apply, just be aware of the deadlines that apply to you.

    Education Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Literacy

    George Mason University

    George Mason University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Fairfax

    Go to Official Website