Nationally, every postsecondary institution employs trained institutional research and assessment professionals. These positions range from research data analysts to directors of institutional assessment to vice-presidents of institutional effectiveness. SDSU's graduate certificate in Institutional Research and Assessment in Higher Education enables students to explore fundamental concepts in institutional research and assessment. Students are introduced to knowledge and skills needed to access, manage, analyze, and use data in today's complex higher education contexts. Data use for decision-making in higher education is critical for improving student success and institutional effectiveness. IR and assessment professionals support academic planning, decision making, accreditation, and assessment for academic institutions, while also maintaining reporting requirements for external agencies and organizations.
Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education at University of Arkansas
The Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education at University of Arkansas is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education
- Are an analytical, logical thinker
- Are curious and enjoy solving problems
- Enjoy validating, organizing, and analyzing data
- Want to make a positive difference at a postsecondary institution
- Enjoy creating data visualizations and communicating results
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education at University of Arkansas
Entry Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
- A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
- Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education
- Research data analysts
- Data visualization developer
- Senior Statistician
- Business Intelligence analyst
- Assessment coordinator
- Survey specialist
- Reporting and Data Management Specialist
- Director of institutional assessment
- Director of institutional research
- Director of strategic analytics
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education at University of Arkansas
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research & Assessment in Higher Education at University of Arkansas
Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.
Step 2
Submit all required application materials including:
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
- Financial Documents
- Proof of Immunity
- Documents Required by Your Program of Interest
Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.
Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.
Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.
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