Program Evaluation graduate certificate

University of the Fraser Valley

Canada, Abbotsford

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University of the Fraser Valley

Canada , Abbotsford

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines7-Sep-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,840 / credit

Next Intake 7-Sep-2022

Program Evaluation graduate certificate

About

Learn to evaluate projects, policies, programs, regulations, and other initiatives in order to determine their relevance, success, and cost-effectiveness.

The graduate certificate in Program Evaluation consists of four courses, for a total of 15 graduate-level credits, offered over two years. All four courses are delivered online, making it perfect for working professionals in the social sciences and public administration who wish to grow their careers and extend their expertise in the area of program evaluation.

Program evaluations are complex endeavours that must be conducted professionally and competently in order to be both credible and useful. The quality and integrity of evaluations depend on the quality and competence of the professionals involved. As an evaluator, you must be able to apply appropriate research and statistical methods rigorously. You must be able to make sound critical evidence-based judgments and communicate well with clients in order to support them in bringing about change. The core competencies of evaluators have been empirically identified by major professional associations, including the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES), and the Treasury Board of Canada.

All courses are competency-based, designed to provide you with the practical knowledge, skills, and credibility for conducting, managing, or participating in the program evaluation process.

Inquiry-based learning is a central feature of the training approach. You link scholarship to practice through case studies and problem-solving exercises. The goal is to enable you to apply sound evaluation methodologies in an ethical and professional manner. With the support of a faculty advisor, you have the opportunity to work in your interest area.

Program recognition and transfer options

This graduate certificate will be recognized by the Canadian Evaluation Society and members of the Consortium of Universities for Evaluation Education.

Once you have completed your Program Evaluation graduate certificate at UFV, you have to option to receive 12 credits at Royal Roads University towards earning a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Required courses
Course	Title	Credit
PREV 700	The Context of Policy Development and Performance Evaluation	3
PREV 710	Program Evaluation Principles and Processes	4
PREV 720	Evaluation Design and Issues in Program Evaluation I	4
PREV 730	Evaluation Design and Issues in Program Evaluation II	4

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

B.C. high school graduation or equivalent;
Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted;
Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class;
Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester.

Career

In Canada, program evaluation is a mandatory function for all government departments and agencies. In recent years, The Auditor General of Canada reports facing a shortage of qualified evaluators, particularly at the senior levels. This has resulted in expanded opportunities for experienced professionals who have relevant credentials.

Trained professionals in program evaluation are also needed to meet the reporting needs of funding agencies and program managers, both in the corporate and non-profit spheres. Projects exist in sectors as diverse as human resources, technology, finance, energy, social enterprise, and more.

Payscale reports that job satisfaction among program evaluators is high. Practitioners help improve program outcomes, while also enjoying the variety afforded by working on a different project every few weeks or months.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,840

How to Apply

How to apply

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