Evaluation, Statistics, & Methodology Graduate Certificate
The 18-credit hour graduate certificate in Evaluation, Statistics & Methodology is intended for currently admitted University of Tennessee doctoral students (or individuals who have already earned a doctoral degree) wishing to develop knowledge and skills in evaluation, statistics, and methodology!
Home Department: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Certificate Coordinator: Louis Rocconi, Ph.D.
Some courses may count towards your required research courses in your graduate program, check with your advisor!)
Campus Code
Knoxville (K) Campus
Graduate Certificate Type
Add-On (Doctoral Candidates Only)
Stand-Alone (Earned Doctoral Degree Required)
Credit Hours Required
18 Graduate Credit Hours
Required Courses
- ESM 533 – Program Evaluation I
- ESM 534 – Program Evaluation II
- ESM 577 – Statistics in Applied Fields I
- ESM 677 – Statistics in Applied Fields II
- ESM 581 – Educational Assessment
Select One of the Following:
ESM 678 – Statistics in Applied Fields III
ESM 680 – Advanced Educational Measurement and Psychometrics
Admissions Standards/Procedures
Individuals must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of Tennessee or have earned a doctoral degree from UT or another university. For more information in regard to admissions, click here.
Non-Course Requirements
- Individuals must submit an appropriate work sample (e.g., completed evaluation report, completed research paper) that showcases their skills in evaluation, statistics, and/or measurement. This work sample will be reviewed by the ESM faculty.
- All courses must be completed within five years of admission to the certificate program.
- Contact the ESM Certificate Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Ann Morrow with any questions.
In order to receive the certificate, students must:
- Complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form
- Through myUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program