Evaluation Methodology Graduate Certificate
The 12-credit hour graduate certificate in Evaluation Methodology is intended for individuals wishing to develop knowledge and skills in evaluation methodology (EM).
This is a distance education graduate certificate as all courses are available online/asynchronous. Open to all UTK students as well as non-degree seeking students!
Certificate Coordinator: Jennifer Ann Morrow, Ph.D.
Home Department: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
(Some courses may count towards your required research courses in your graduate program, check with your advisor!)
Campus Code
Knoxville (K) Campus
Distance Education (DE) Campus
Graduate Certificate Type
Add-On
Stand-Alone
Credit Hours Required
12 Graduate Credit Hours
Required Courses
- ESM 533 – Program Evaluation I (Every Fall)
- ESM 534 – Program Evaluation II (Every Spring)
- ESM 570 – Disseminating Evaluation Results (Every Spring)
Select One of the Following:
- ESM 670 – Internship in ESM (Every Fall, Spring, & Summer)
- ESM 560 – Evaluation Design and Data Collection Methods (Every Summer)
- ESM 583 – Survey Research (Every Fall)
- ESM 581 – Educational Assessment (Every Summer)
Admissions Standards/Procedures
Individuals must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Tennessee or can apply solely for the Evaluation Methodology Certificate through the Graduate Admissions Office. For more information in regard to admissions, click here.
Non-Course Requirements
In order to receive the certificate, students must:
- Submit an appropriate work sample (e.g. a completed evaluation report) that showcases their skills in evaluation. This work sample will be reviewed by the certificate coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Ann Morrow.
- Complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form
- Through myUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program.